It has taken a few years for paddleboarding to reach the Cape Region,
but local surf shops say it's here, and there's no stopping it.
Stand
up paddleboarding, better known as SUP, originated in Hawaii but was
not popularized until about 15 years ago by surfer Laird Hamilton. SUP
has been known for years as a West Coast sport, a mix of surfing and
kayaking in one activity.
Riders stand on a board roughly the
size and shape of a large surfboard and use a paddle to move around. The
paddle has a curved, plastic blade at one end and a lumpy handle
designed to ensure it's held the right way.As simple as it sounds, riders can’t get enough of it.
Recently
SUP providers Delmarva Board Sport Adventures, Coastal Kayak and East
of Maui got together to introduce people to the sport. The providers all ...more
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