Stand Up Paddle Board Racing for Beginners: A Quick Guide on Training for Your First Stand Up Paddleboarding Competition
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“Stand Up Paddle Board Racing for Beginners” is the perfect newbie's guide to preparing for your first paddle board race.
Paddle boarding takes certain equipment and it can be intimidating to even think about entering a competition, so this provides a great place to start. There is a lot of information out there and training guides geared towards advanced paddle boarders, but nothing really for the beginner. This is a nice, easy introduction to the basics of paddle boarding and how that relates to training for a race.
In this guide, learn about:
-Why I wrote this book
-Different water to train in and how their altitude affects training (specifically in Lake Tahoe, USA)
-Finding the right coach
-Access to water and why people paddle board
-The basics of paddle boarding
-Finding the right kind of paddle board for your race
-The best paddles and other accessories for your competition
-What to wear
-When to start training
-Know how much time you have to train
-Developing balance, strength and endurance
-Paddle stroke techniques
-Safety: the key to having fun
-What to expect on race day
-Takeaways from my first races
-Tips and tricks
-My personal training diary and additional resources
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Stand Up Paddle Board Racing for Beginners
A Quick Guide on Training for Your First Stand Up Paddleboarding Competition
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Table of Contents
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Introduction- Why Did I Write This Book?
More about Lake Tahoe and Why It is The Place to Train for a Paddle Board Competition
Chapter 1- To Get Started in Training for a Paddle Board Competition, Find a Coach
First and Foremost, Make Sure You Have Access to Water
Understanding the Basics of Paddle Boarding
Finding the Right Stand-Up Paddle Board for Your Competition
Talk to Other Paddle Boarders
Chapter 2- Paddle Board Competition Gear
The Best Race Paddle Boards on the Market
The Best Paddles to Use in Your Paddle Board Competition
Other Necessities for Your Paddle Board Competition
Other Helpful Accessories for Racing in Your Paddle Board Competition
What to Wear in Paddle Board Competitions
Chapter 3- When to Start Training for a Paddle Board Competition
How Active Are You?
How Much Time Do You Have to Train?
Setting Realistic Goals for Your First Paddle Board Competition
Chapter 4- Training for Long Distance Paddle Board Competitions
Again, Take the Time You Need to Go the Distance
Developing Balance, Strength, and Endurance for Your Paddle Board Competition
Proper Stroke Technique= Going Faster Through the Water
Consider Safety in Your Paddle Board Competition
Chapter 5- Freshwater vs. Ocean Paddle Board Competitions
Know What Kind of Waters You’re Getting Into
Know the Paddle Board Competition Course
How to Deal With Waves in Your Paddle Board Competition
Chapter 6- What to Expect on Paddle Board Competition Race Day
More about Preparation…Make Sure You Have All of Your Paddle Board Competition Gear
Arrive Early To Your Paddle Board Competition
Have the Right Mindset
Chapter 7- A Snapshot on Race Organizations That Host Paddle Board Competitions
Why People Host Paddle Board Competitions
Types of Paddle Board Events (SUP, Outrigger, Prone, Kayak)
How to Find Paddle Board Competitions in Your Area
My Takeaways from My First Races
Mike’s Sunday Fun Race- September 24, 2017:
River City Paddlers Fall Classic at Folsom Lake- Oct. 7, 2017:
Chapter 8- Additional Resources
Tips and Tricks for Completing (or Winning) Your Paddle Board Competition
Quickblade Phases of the Stroke and Fatal Flaws to Correct
Conclusion- What I Learned in This Process
Extras- My Personal Training Diary and Additional