Book review: Stand Up Paddling

When learning a new sport, especially one that you can do in a variety of environments like stand-up paddling (SUP), it’s not always convenient to take a class. But that doesn’t mean you can’t snag a solid how-to book to tote with you on your adventures—whether it’s merely paddling on a calm river or learning to surf.

In Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers, author Rob Casey outlines everything from gear to paddling strokes to injury prevention. Yearn to surf SUP, hit the flatwater, or learn to paddle rivers? There’s a chapter for each discipline to focus on.

Short features on expert paddlers give insights into how they discovered the sport and pointers for novice paddlers. The diagrams and photos help illustrate elements that are often difficult to communicate in words—so you can not only read how to execute a paddle technique, but also see it done.

Whether you’re interested in boarding at home or while vagabonding, Stand Up Paddling can help you get set up the right way to enjoy the water.

Stand Up Paddling is now available on Amazon in paperback.