Back
Stand Up Paddle boarding has become an increasingly popular sport in places like the Caribbean, and can be a great hobby for you when you choose a locum tenens assignment in the tropical territory.
This Hawaiian heritage aquatic activity is an ancient form of surfing, and was reborn as a way for surfing instructors to oversee large groups of students. Assuming a standing position on their boards provided them with a higher vantage point to spot incoming swells or a student struggling on his board.
Now, the sporting hobby has become one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Caribbean and is perhaps the closest alternative to walking on water. While you’ll surely discover that your dream of entering a worldwide surfing competition is not probable, stand up paddling is much easier to learn and a lot less discouraging—most people are able to stand up on their boards within an hour of practicing.
Don't be alarmed if you feel sore after a day of paddling and basking in the sun. The zero impact sport is an intense calorie burner that is so much fun, you won't even think of it as a workout.