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Carlo Raffa

Carlo Raffa is a blogger, stand-up paddleboard enthusiast, water lover and local to Brighton city in the South of England.

Paddle boarding is my escape and this is only the starting point. Being a larger guy at 260lbs I am finding it very good exercise as well, especially for building core muscles. This is something that believe it or not cycling 16 miles a day at 6 miles per hour doesn't seem to be doing.

Paddle Boarding allows me to just grab my board and walk right through the busy bar filled beachfront between the two piers in Brighton and head straight out of shore. It's not long before the shouting and cheering of our buzzing beach fade into just the lapping waves and the people to just small dots of the Brighton shoreline.

Are iRocker Paddle Boards any Good? An owner’s view

I must say, I am the very happy owner of a black and white iRocker Cruiser Paddle board, and promise to try and give an unbiased and fair view of the iRocker brand in this article. Tim and his wife own 2 different iRocker boards, as well. iRocker is an excellent inflatable paddle board brand …

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How To Make The Most Out of Paddle Boarding With An Apple Watch

If you own a smart watch and enjoy exercise, tracking your exercise minutes and calories can be a fun activity. It allows you to set goals for yourself and reach them every day. Paddle boarding is a great physical activity to hit those goals. It activates many muscles to build strength and stability. How do …

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How to Paddle board: The Complete Beginner’s Introduction

What is the best way for a beginner to learn how to ride a paddleboard? Paddleboard riding is one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports. If you live near any body of water, chances are you have seen people paddleboarding. Paddleboarding definitely looks fun, but it’s a little scary too. How hard is it to stand …

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Do You Need Insurance to Paddle Board?

You’re all prepped and ready to enjoy an exciting, memorable day of paddle boarding. You’ve got your board (of course), your paddle, and your leash. You also have a personal flotation device and even a whistle if you need help. Do you need anything else? Do you need insurance for your paddle board? While it’s …

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How Paddle Boards Float: The Science of Paddle Boarding

When you see a paddle board floating out on the water loaded down with a fisherman and all his gear, it almost seems like magic that a slim piece of foam, plastic, resin, and epoxy could support the weight of a full-grown man without capsizing or tipping over.  So how do paddle boards float? It’s …

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How Long Do Inflatable Paddleboards Last?

As someone who loves to paddleboard, I want to make sure I have the best gear, but I’m torn between inflatable paddleboards and hard paddleboards. What I really want to know is how long do inflatable paddleboards last? I decided to do some research to figure out how inflatable paddleboards compare to hard, epoxy paddleboards. …

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