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.

Stand-up paddleboarding also referred to as ‘SUP,’ is a new water activity that is bursting with popularity. Everyone from kids to adults, yoga lovers to thrill-seekers, and even dogs are getting on the action. But if you don’t know what board is right for you, it may be challenging to decide which one is right. …

If you’ve recently picked up paddleboarding, you’re probably wondering what you’re going to need to sport on the board. If you’re considering paddleboarding during all seasons, you’ve come to the right place. We have just what you need to do just that. What you choose to wear for paddle boarding will vary with the weather. …

Paddle boarding is an incredibly fun water sport that can be as relaxing and therapeutic as it is good for your physical health. Anything extraneous can have a potential for danger and mistakes can be made in the sport of paddle boarding which result in death. Understanding how to be a safe water enthusiast will …

Doing a handstand on your paddleboard is a real challenge for your balance and your coordination. It’s an excellent exercise for your core muscles and a lot of fun to do. Getting started on this masterpiece of body and board working together can be a bit daunting though! Place your hands at shoulder width near …

For any outdoor enthusiast who can’t get enough of the water, the paddleboard kayak hybrids seem like a dream come true. They have it all in one easily accessible space, so you can go from kayaking to paddling boarding in a flash. The 8 Best Paddleboard Kayak Hybrids on the Market: HydroForce Oceana Inflatable Stand …

Paddle boarding is a sport in which a person lays, kneels, or stands on a paddleboard and paddles with his or her hands or a paddling tool. It is a popular water sport that is a variant of surfing and can be enjoyed by nearly everyone because of the different forms of paddle boarding that …

Many water sport enthusiasts have seen both paddleboards and surfboards in action and seen how differently they are used. But what does this really mean for the board, are there more things than meets the eye that is different, or is it just size? What’s the difference between a paddleboard and a surfboard? The different …

You love your inflatable paddle board because it’s lightweight and portable, but when it comes to inflating it, you’re still not sure what to use. You’ve heard some SUP buddies of yours recommend an electric pump, but you have some questions. Electric pumps are a great way to quickly inflate your paddle board. The best …

Your top speed on a paddleboard is determined by many factors and going faster can be approached from several different angles. As we covered in our stand-up paddleboard top speed article, speeds of up to 17.7 MPH have been achieved! That is perhaps not a goal for everyone, but it shows that a lot can …

Transporting your paddleboard to and from the water can be a real chore. Unless you live right on the water, transporting is perhaps the least enjoyable part of the hobby. Not having a roof rack for your car complicates this quite a bit but there are solutions. Same goes if you do not even have …