Ocean Downwinding - Board Tips and Paddle Techniques
Lately there has been a big trend towards going narrower and also in going to a dugout model type race board, These boards are great - if you can comfortably balance on them like the Pro's........but if you can't, narrow dugouts are very limiting and you'll find yourself spending more time in the water and less time catching bumps. Flatwater racing (in lakes, rives, creeks) is very different to paddling in the Ocean and you need to be sure you are getting the right board for