June 2015
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6 Paddle Boarding Tips on How To Paddle a Board Straight
Sometimes just paddling straight seems like such a chore! Although wind and water conditions can play a part in how straight you go, there are other factors within your technique that play a huge impact on your course. Don’t work harder than you have to! A few simple changes could drastically improve your SUP experience. Here’s a few tips to... -
Next Level Beach Cruisers From YOLO
Next Level Beach Cruisers From YOLO Yolo Bike Company was founded on simplicity, innovation and function. We didn’t enter the crowded bike market to offer just another “me too” product. We wanted to provide a line that would take the active YOLO lifestyle to the next level with a durable, timeless, aesthetically soothing and bomb-proof product that... -
SUP Pilates - A Beginner Workout For Paddleboarders
SUP Board Workout - A Beginners Pilates Workout For Paddleboarders I was first introduced to stand up paddleboarding years ago when I was approached to teach Pilates on the board. Having never really paddled a board before, I was amazed to find that the board I was given to “play with” was essentially a floating yoga mat. It... -
A Simple Guide To Storing and Traveling with A Stand Up Paddleboard
Well you did it! You bought your first board. Congratulations! Whether it’s the 12’ Yolo Original Sea Turtle or the 14’ Orange Crush speed machine, you probably have questions regarding how to store and travel with your new board. These simple tips will help. STORAGE Whenever possible store your new board indoors. Make sure you have a secure place... -
Down for Whatever
Stand-up paddleboarding is among the nation’s hottest water sports, and Tyler Marshall wants you to get on board. Most times, Tyler Marshall ’10 calls it “the Aloha attitude.” But sometimes, he’ll revert to the California vernacular, and wax poetic about “the surf lifestyle.” By whatever name, it is the feeling of walking along the water with board shorts on, shoes... -
YOLO Board Relay Results - Race 2
8th Annual YOLO Board Relay Results - Race 2 Thanks for all who participated in the race last Thursday. SPECIAL OLYMPICS WOMEN'S RACE RESULTS 1. Special Olympics- 38 2. Bean Counters- 38 3. RUN/SUP- 32 4. Barefoot Babes- 30 5. St. Joe Club and Resorts- 27 6. Team Muddy Water Mayhem- 14 7. Lethal Ladies of 30A- 12 MEN'S... -
4 reasons to bring a stand up paddleboard on your next adventure
4 reasons to bring a stand up paddle board on your next adventure Ten years ago, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) was something you might see on a Pacific vacation. Now, chances are, that if you live near any body of water, you’ve seen SUP riders in droves, gleefully gliding across the water. Even legendary surfer Laird Hamilton, who’s... -
1st Relay Was Awesome!
Thanks to all of our sponsors, spectators and paddlers who participated in our first race of the 2015 YOLO SUP Relay Series presented by Garden of Life that took place on May 28 at The Bay Restaurant! So much fun was had by all that we can't really explain it. You have to see it for yourselves. Our Special...