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Stand-up Paddling

Surf lesson cancelled due to flat conditions? (As in the waves are having a bad hair day and refusing to come out to play.) No worries. Try the no-waves alternative (and then, when you get good at it, you can even surf small waves with it!). It's called stand up paddle surfing or SUP, and it's fast becoming the hottest thing in surfing.

The concept isn't new, but in the past few years it's a trend that's been revived in the Islands. Originating in Waikiki about 60 years ago, Beach Boy Surfing, as it was known then, was commonly used to get over the occasional flat day in Waikiki, and also for taking pictures of visitors learning to surf. With lightweight paddles, extra wide, aero-dynamic surfboards, and a little bit of balance, this activity is slightly easier than surfing and a lot of fun.

On the North Shore, you can rent a board and paddle or take a lesson with skilled and licensed instructors, at a fraction of the cost of an SUP setup. You will practice on the sand before heading out for a paddle, and when you're ready you can make your way out to some small waves at nearby Pua'ena Pt., a great beginner spot.

Stand up paddling is also popular on Kailua Bay, where Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks rents the equipment.

As you stroll atop the water, be sure to keep an eye out for sea turtles, fish, and, if you're lucky, a monk seal.

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