Introduction 1 Part 1: Before You Get Your Feet Wet. 7 Chapter 1: What'SUP? Paddling While Standing up through History. 9 Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Board for Your Adventure. 19 Chapter 3: Shopping for SUP Gear. 31 Chapter 4: Paddle Perfection: Finding a Match to Propel You Forward. 43 Chapter 5: Safety Dance: Take a Chance, but Don't Leave the World Behind. 51 Chapter 6: Shielding Yourself from the Elements. 63 Chapter 7: Preparing for the Big Blue 71 Chapter 8: Before You Jump In.

81 Part 2: Get Up, Stand Up 89 Chapter 9: Stand Up Comedy: Your First Balancing Act. 91 Chapter 10: Avoiding the Most Common Rookie Mistakes. 101 Part 3: Leveling Up: From Wobbly Novice to Zen Waterman 109 Chapter 11: So You're No Longer a Beginner 111 Chapter 12: The Need for Speed: Getting into SUP Racing and Endurance Paddling 123 Chapter 13: Conquering the Waves: SUP Surfing Technique. 135 Part 4: The SUP Lifestyle 149 Chapter 14: The Unexpected Health Benefits of SUP. 151 Chapter 15: Finding Your Paddle Tribe: Enjoying the Sport Socially. 159 Chapter 16: SUP Racing: Going for the (Olympic) Gold. 169 Chapter 17: Taking Care of Your Board: Maintenance and Repair. 181 Chapter 18: SUPer Adventures: Paddle Adventure Guide.

201 Part 5: The Part of Tens 217 Chapter 19: Ten Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Stand Up Paddleboard. 219 Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Tips to Go Faster. 229 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Deal with (or Prevent) Injuries 237 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Enjoy SUP. 249 Chapter 23: School Smarts: Ten Resources for Learning More. 261 Appendix: SUP Lingo For Dummies 269 Index 279.