Stand Up Paddle Surfing on South Padre Island

Capt. Kenny shows us how to do it, Cliff Stand Up Surfing the tippy board, Lana & Jay enjoy a gentle cruise at Dophin Cove

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (otherwise know as SUP, Beach Boy Surfing) combines standing on a large surfboard and propelling yourself with a canoe type paddle. The sport was once practiced by the beach boys of Waikiki, with roots even futher back to  ancient Hawaiians.  

Recently cross over watersport enthusiast around the world are picking up on the resurgence of this sport as an alternative sport to surfing, ktieboarding and windsurfing..  It is hardly uncommon to see surfers paddling into waves with carbon paddles at most surf beaches or people just gliding gently across the water for a downwinder

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Ted Hughes first day on the smaller board, Lynn Hughes practices the big board in the bay, Kim enjoys Dophin Cove

Stand Up Paddle Boarding provides the ultimate cross training and core workout for anyone looking for an alternative when the waves are small, or the wind isn’t blowing.

The boards are extra wide and long for stability. The wider boards, 30” wide and 11’ long, are super stable, whereas the narrower boards, 26” wide 11’6” long are a bit trickier to balance and paddle through any heavy terrain.

Stand Up Paddling is a great way to enjoy the water, while getting a great workout, and an excellent alternative if the wind is light during your kiteboarding visit to the island. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is also great fun for any one who loves the water.

NO WIND - NO WORRIES, check out this new sport. Give us a call or email for prices. We also carry the Jimmy Lewis Stand Up Paddle Boards and Quickblade Carbon Paddles, or the less expensive wood laminate paddles. So let us know if you would like to own your own Stand Up Board.

Our Complete Board & Paddle Packages range from $1500 - $1700

Cliff takes the Stand Up Paddle Board Surf Challenge on the Jimmy Lewis 11'6" L x 26" W board

Check Back Soon for more Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventures on South Padre Island