Stand up paddle surfing dates back to the 1930′s where the original Hawaiian Beach boys used to surf in Waikiki, Hawaii using canoe paddles to power themselves into waves.

Interest in the sport later faded out with the introduction of shorter and lighter boards, but it has recently seen a resurgence with a swag of surfers keen to try their hand at the latest aquatic craze. There are even Stand Up Paddle Boarding Contests happening around the world.

Our SwellWomen and SwellCo-ed Surf and Yoga retreats now have Stand Up Paddle Boarding added to our program.

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Women’ Surfer, Me-Shell Mijangos, trying the new craze out.