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What to Look for in a SUP Travel Paddle

Matt Chebatoris

Apr 14, 2019
3 min

What to Look for in a SUP Travel Paddle

Five things you should definitely consider when purchasing a travel paddle Not all SUP travel paddles are created equal. This mantra carries over to the travel paddle market where it may be even more important. The last thing you want is for your gear to have a negative impact on your epic vacation or trip to a SUP race in an exotic location. Having a paddle that easily breaks down for storage can not only save you odd-sized check in fees and broken equipment with airline tra

Top Places to Paddleboard and Stay in Hawaii

Matt Chebatoris

Apr 8, 2019
4 min

Top Places to Paddleboard and Stay in Hawaii

Hawaii is a surfer’s and paddleboarder’s idea of heaven and they simply must visit https://www.urbanoahu.com/kakaako/symphony-honolulu/ to see if they could afford to live here full time, but aside from its awesome beaches and fast waves it’s home to shops like SIC Maui Custom , which we have featured before here on Paddlexaminer. SIC is a world-class standup paddleboard maker that all paddleboarders visiting Hawaii should know about. Then again, what good is a top-of-the-l

How to Be An Environmentally Conscious Traveler

Matt Chebatoris

Feb 8, 2019
3 min

How to Be An Environmentally Conscious Traveler

Traveling and sustainability may sound like a juxtaposition, but with a little planning and some smart choices doing both is definitely within the realm of possibility. Before booking a trip, take into consideration how you’ll get there, where you’ll stay, and how you’ll get around. The environmentally conscious choice may not always be the obvious one and oftentimes it will take a bit more effort on you end. To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up six tips for being

Paddling in Panama’s San Blas Islands

Matt Chebatoris

Dec 10, 2018
7 min

Paddling in Panama’s San Blas Islands

Talking to a friend last winter, she mentioned she mentioned she had recently returned from a trip to Panama. She and some friends stayed on a sailboat for a few days in the San Blas islands. They had fresh lobster, layed around in the sun, and relaxed. I was intrigued. I got the contact information for the tour operator and starting researching. The San Blas Islands are on the Caribbean side of Panama, North of the Isthmus of Panama and east of the Panama Canal. The islands

SUP Adventure: Paddling and Snorkeling in Laguna Beach, California

Matt Chebatoris

Sep 27, 2017
2 min

SUP Adventure: Paddling and Snorkeling in Laguna Beach, California

Exploring the coves and sea life in Laguna Beach One of the gems of Southern California, the Laguna Beach coastline is renowned for it beauty. A rugged array of cliffs and coves line the shore of the Pacific Ocean along the stretch initially settled as a remote artists’ colony, far from the bustle of Los Angeles and San Diego. Today, Laguna Beach is home to more than just artists, but much of the area’s beauty which attracted the early residents remains. The ocean off Laguna

A Paddler’s Guide to Dana Point

Matt Chebatoris

Sep 27, 2017
2 min

A Paddler’s Guide to Dana Point

Where to eat, drink and get your gear in Dana Point, California Visiting a new location can be daunting. Options for dining are everywhere and there may be more than one paddle / surf shop in town. How do you separate the wheat from the chaff? You go where locals go. And when I’m in Dana Point, these are a few of my favorite spots. JC Beans Coffee House 34114 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 Open: 4:00 am – 8:00 pm Conveniently located along the PCH up the hill from th

How I Became a Stand Up Paddler

Matt Chebatoris

Feb 20, 2017
4 min

How I Became a Stand Up Paddler

From Hiker to Stand Up Paddler and Back Again Everyone has a story about how they started stand up paddling. Many of the top SUP racers initially made their name at another paddling discipline long before making the transition to SUP. Andrea Moller, Danny Ching, Travis Grant, and Georges Cronsteadt are a few of the names which readily come to mind. Each excels at paddling outrigger canoes, among other craft. Similarly, many recreational stand up paddlers living along the coas

Where to Stay in La Ventana, Mexico

Matt Chebatoris

Nov 3, 2016
3 min

Where to Stay in La Ventana, Mexico

La Ventana, Mexico If you are looking for an easily accessible paddling destination outside of the U.S., you may want to consider a trip to La Ventana, Mexico. Located on the Sea of Cortez in Baja, Sur, the scenic coastal community boasts great wind, sparkling azure water, fabulous weather and warm local hospitality. And perhaps best of all, there is a wide selection of accommodation options from resorts, classic surf hotels, and B&Bs. Palapas Ventana – Organizer of the La Ve

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