A general introduction
to the sport of standup paddleboarding and other types
of paddleboarding. Also includes where to find
paddleboarding resources on the Internet.

Wikipedia Introduction to Paddleboarding

Includes the history of paddleboarding,
information about paddleboards and other paddleboarding
equipment, famous paddleboarding spots,
paddleboard riders, and paddleboarding events.

Standup Paddleboarding: Getting Started

Article on the REI Web site with information about getting
started in the sport of stand-up paddleboarding. Includes
an introduction to paddleboarding gear and
beginning paddleboarding techniques.

Paddleboarding Organizations

World Stand Up Paddleboard Association

Organization founded in 2008 to provide its members
members and the stand up community real-time race information,
product reviews, and tips from professional riders.

World Paddle Association

Organization created to provide a comprehensive voice,
fair and equal access and organizational structure to
the sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) and its
participants in a manner that benefits the collective
paddling community.

Atlantic Paddle Board Association

Founded in 2011 to promote and support paddleboarding
in the Northeast United States.

More Paddleboarding Resources

Directories of Paddleboarding Web Sites

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Open Directory of Paddleboarding Web Sites

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Yahoo Directory of Paddleboarding Web Sites

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Other Board Sports

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