Paddle Board and Three Different Sport Modalities: Kayak, Stand up Paddle (Sup) and Paddle-Yoga

Authors: Garcia-Falgueras A*

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000376

Volume 8, Issue 4

Abstract

The paddle surf is a relative recent sport, that started at the beginning of this century. However, through history, human beings have had always methods and techniques to navigate over rivers or lakes for fishing. Recently the inflatable stand-up paddleboard (iSUP) enables the athlete to visit and explore remote liquid areas. Over the board of the paddle surf, at least three different sportive practise are possible, two propelling modes (kayak and SUP) and one stretching mode (Pilates or Yoga- SUP). Some risks for injuries and preventive measures are described in the text.

Keywords: SUP; Stand-up Paddling; Stand-up Paddle; Paddle Boarding; Water Sport; Natural Environment; Pilates; Yoga; Paddle-Yoga; Paddle-Pilates

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