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Paddle Boarding for Beginners: How to Stand, Paddle, Turn and Fall Safely

September 29, 2026

Learn to paddle board: how to stand up, hold the paddle, the forward stroke, turning strokes, falling safely and getting back on.
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Independent, plain-English guides to stand-up paddle boarding: boards, gear, where to paddle and staying safe in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Ireland.

Boards and gear

Types of paddle board
Inflatable vs hard
Materials
Sizes guide
What a board costs
Essentials

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Beginners guide
Safety guide
Weekend packing list
Board care
Electric boards
SUP fishing

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Australia
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Paddle Boarding for Beginners: How to Stand, Paddle, Turn and Fall Safely