I love going out paddleboarding on the ocean near me
I've never been paddleboarding! It looks hard! Is it?
No all you have to do is swim while your belly is on the board.  if you get good you can try to kneel or stand
I can't swim, so I'd be afraid to fall off the board! It may be fun to try with a life jacket though.
Definitely wear a life vest!  it will keep you afloat in water and could save your life
I also live near an ocean, maybe I'll take up paddleboarding. What other equipment do I need?
Standup paddleboarding
Stand up paddle surfing and stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave comes, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. The sport was documented in a 2013 report that identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants in the United States that year. Variations include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, or sightseeing,
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