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Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Water Sports

SUP is a versatile water sport that has spread quickly in recent years and suits both calm and choppy water. Children can start on their knees. It develops core strength and balance like few other sports.

Benefits
  • Core strength
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Nature awareness
  • Relaxation
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersBackLegs

Supporting Muscles

ArmsGlutes

Fitness Components

balancecoordinationstrength
Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Kneeling on the board, calm water

12

Up to age 12

Standing up, basic paddling technique

15

Up to age 15

Race SUP or SUP yoga

A Family Sports Background Helps
Surfing: Board balance skills are passed on

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–4 hours
Advanced 4–6 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
SUP Board₺3,000–10,000
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Paddle₺500–2,000
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Life Jacket₺400–1,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Yelken Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Knowing how to swim is recommended for safety.

🏄Olympic

Surfing

A one-of-a-kind water sport that uses the energy of the waves to build balance and movement skills on a board.

Ages 6+2–3 hours
Water Sports
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Kids Yoga / Pilates

Builds breath control, balance and flexibility through play; a core complementary discipline for every sport.

Ages 3+1–2 hours
Individual Sports

Stand Up Paddleboarding Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Stand Up Paddleboarding? What Gear Do You Need?

A video explaining SUP and its equipment for beginners

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What Is Paddleboarding? Who Can Do It?

A Turkish video in which an instructor explains SUP

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