Stand Up Paddleboard Technique: How to paddle straight

A great deal of Stand Up paddleboarders find it challenging to paddle their Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) in a straight line. This is especially true for beginners but also plagues intermediate paddlers as well. The need to constantly switch paddling from one side of the SUP to the other not only reduces your power but also takes time which results in much less efficient paddling. It's also not much fun. There are a few simple things you can do with your paddle stroke to keep the SUP tracking in a straight line and maintain your power and efficiency. Watch the following video to learn these techniques and then go out and practice them. You'll be surprised how simple they are to learn and integrate into your paddling technique.