This instructional book will give you all the skills to enjoy your Stand Up Paddling experience. It focuses on basic to intermediate skills supported with over 130 photo illustrations. This book is streamlined to get you up to speed quickly while providing the necessary background covering: gear, paddle strokes, buyer/user guide to help you choose the right board and paddle, safety & rescues, flatwater & surf paddling, fitness, yoga, beginning racing and finally a chapter on ways to transport your SUP.