The windsurfable stand up paddleboard, aka, the SUP: 

The Grand Unified Theory of Everything

  Wind, waves, or flatwater.       Sail, paddle, or surf.       Beginner, intermediate or expert.

  One board.

It's not just theory -- it's reality. The re-birth several years ago of this royal Hawaiian sport has revolutionized surfing -- and windsurfing -- worldwide. Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the world's fastest growing watersport. And for experienced windsurfers, adding a SUP to your quiver -- or if you're a beginner, choosing one as your first board -- makes perfect sense! The windsurfing brands of SUP's all have mast tracks for your sails and perform wonderfully as windsurfers in sub-planing and higher-wind planing conditions. 'Specially if you live inland, or have a busy time-constrained lifestyle, or have family members to share a board with -- it's really a no-brainer. You can get "out there" no matter what! This may be the easiest money you could ever spend in water sports: you will always have use for this board! After the beginner learning curve is over, the SUP keeps on giving.    

The paddle mode of SUP can be learned in 5 minutes and be enjoyed on any lake, river or ocean. It is great, fun cross-training -- if you want it to be. It's an easy escape -- if you want it to be.  The advantage of SUP board over a basic surf board is the added width allowing you to stand up and use a paddle, thus get more power and speed. When you take off on the wave, you are already standing up!! You're surfing before you know it! The paddle further acts like a balancing pole, making it easier to turn and keep your balance. On my Outer Banks trips, I've had first-timers catch and ride their very first wave ever attempted. For inland flatwater  -- lake, river, canal, you name it -- it's like walking on water. Nothing to it, yet amazingly rewarding.

See local people you might know, in places you've probably been, showing EVERYTHING an SUP can do:

       Whitecap offers lessons in SUP, too!

OK...let's look at some stand up paddleboards. (Prices are manufacturer's suggested list but in some cases I can discount off of that -- call or email for a quote.)

         SUP's with mast track for windsurf sails:

       Mistral PACIFICO (in stock)  <>  Bic JUNGLE <> Starboard SUPer <> Other Windsurfable SUP's

and, of course, PADDLES:

Werner's SPANKER <> Aquaglides ALUMINUM <> BIC carbon 2-piece SUPaddle

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Now, if you would, Please test your knowledge by taking our test....

Question #1: 

Pick a condition:      Pick a mode:      Pick a  level:            Pick an attitude:          Pick a rider:

___ waves              ___  sail           ___  beginner          ___  chill                    ___ dogs

___  flatwater        ___  paddle       ___  expert             ___  escape                ___ chicks

___ wind                ___ surf             ___  intermediate   ___  push the limits    ___ kids

Question #2:

Pick a board that works for all of the above: 

___ the Stand Up Paddleboard

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