Synopses & Reviews
Stand up paddling (SUP) is a new recreational activity experiencing fast growth in the United States and around the world. According to ESPN.com, sales of stand up paddleboards surpassed sales of surfboards in 2010. Its an activity that can be enjoyed on inland lakes and rivers, as well as on the ocean and in the surf—thats why board companies are seeing an explosion of sales at metropolitan locations such as Chicago and Austin. Most importantly, its fun and a great way to stay fit.
The Art of Stand Up Paddling includes everything both new and not-so-new paddlers need to know—from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to paddling rivers and surfing waves in Hawaii. Also included is a fascinating and controversial history of stand up paddling, which, although new to many, actually dates back hundreds of years to Peruvian and Hawaiian fishermen.
Review
Congrats on THE most complete book on stand up paddling! I cannot imagine a better person to write it. Ben Marcus has nailed it and captured the all around feel of the sport.”
Clay Feeter, publisher, Standup Journal
Synopsis
This large trim, full-color book covers all aspects of stand up paddling, from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to surfing waves in Hawaii.
Synopsis
Stand up paddling (SUP) is experiencing fast growth in the United States and around the world. It can be enjoyed on inland lakes and rivers, as well as on the ocean and in the surf—but most important, its fun and a great way to stay fit.
The Art of Stand Up Paddling includes everything both new and not-so-new paddlers need to know—from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to paddling rivers and surfing ocean waves. Also included is a fascinating and controversial history of stand up paddling, which, although new to many, dates back hundreds of years to Peruvian fishermen, Venetian gondoliers, and Hawaiian beach boys. Chapters on surf-break etiquette, fitness, and the exhilarating potential for adventures on a stand up paddleboard make this a complete resource for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
About the Author
Ben Marcus is a longtime surfer who has written thirteen books. He writes for surf magazines worldwide, and his nonsurfing work has appeared in LA Weekly, Muscle and Fitness, the Los Angeles Times, Malibu Magazine, and Malibu Times.