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  This post was originally published on Hornetwatersports.com. Packing the sunscreen is easy, but traveling with your paddleboard equipment can be a logistical nightmare. It can be such a hassle that many forgo carrying their paddleboard gear altogether.  Paddleboards and their paddles are cumbersome in size. If you’re flying, many airlines have strict restrictions you must adhere to when packing something shaped differently than a suitcase or duffle bag. Renting at your destination is one option, but what’s the point of owning your own gear if you can’t enjoy it?  Using your own gear is important for serious sports enthusiasts...

  For the original blog post, please visit: http://paddlechica.com/the-f-word/  Ever since you were young you’ve heard about the “F-word.” You were warned about it, became frustrated by it, tried it out, accused others of its misuse, and then eventually learned the extent of its power. It has upset you, disheartened you, maybe even harassed you. This may surprise you, but I’m talking about the word “fair.” Using the F-word in dragon boating gives some people an inordinate amount of pleasure but strikes absolute dread in others. Depending on the type of team you paddle on, your team might embrace its use or renounce it. Yet whatever your team’s...

This article was originally posted on Hornetwatersports.com. What is SUP? Ok, let’s start with the basics. SUP stands for ‘stand up paddleboard’ or ‘stand up paddleboarding’. The modern version of the SUP originated from Hawaii as an alternative to surfing when there wasn't enough swell for ordinary surfing.The clue is in the name with this sport as you take to the water standing on a board quite like a standard surfboard. SUP boards usually are a bit longer and thicker than traditional surfboards. However, unlike traditional surfing, you also take with you a long hand-held paddle which you use to...

This post was originally posted on Hornetwatersports.com.  Ah, paddleboarding. This is well-known as one of the most relaxing watersports because it’s most commonly done on calm waters. Yoga lovers hit the waters on their paddleboards for an added challenge. People of all ages are able to stand up and coast while taking in the scenery while on the water. For adrenaline junkies, however, paddleboarding has other opportunities too. From paddling over some of the largest marine life in the world to surfing big waves and downwinding fast runs, paddleboarding can easily get your heart racing with excitement.  Here are a...

For the original blog post, please visit: http://paddlechica.com/motivation/   I have been pondering motivation quite a bit lately and contemplating its effect on us as paddlers. Some days I feel like I am much more motivated than other days in the gym, paddle pool, or even out on the water. Each of my teammates seems to have a different level of motivation as well, but more importantly it appears that each has a different source for his or her motivation. So, I started wondering: what exactly is motivation? And what motivates us? In basic terms, motivation is the desire to do things, and in our case,...