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The Only Floating Fitness Studio in the Hamptons!

Paddle Diva — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:15 +0000

Over the last year, stand up paddleboarding has clearly moved beyond its “novelty sport” status to become one of the Hamptons’ most beloved outdoor activities. We don’t need to extoll the virtues of SUP here – anybody who has tried it can tell you how easy it is to learn, how calming and enjoyable the [...]

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Five Reasons to Love the Paddle Dude

Gina Bradley — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:44:10 +0000

It is father’s day coming up this weekend and it is one of my favorite holidays for two reasons: my Dad and my Husband — the Dad of my two children. My father, Lou, is a mainstay at Paddle Diva and many of my regular clients know and love him. He’s been seen putting up [...]

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Stand Up Paddle for Charity this Weekend!

Paddle Diva — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:55:54 +0000

Don’t just float through life – stand up paddle and make a difference! This Saturday, you can join the “Get Up, Stand Up Paddle” Charity Race sponsored by Main Beach Surf and Sport with all proceeds going to Paddlers For Humanity. This organization raises money and awareness for local and global organizations dedicated to bettering [...]

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Five Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day!

Paddle Diva — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:44:22 +0000

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly designated 8 June as “World Oceans Day.” The oceans are essential to food security and the health and survival of all life, power our climate and are a critical part of the biosphere. The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of [...]

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Honoring Susan Rockefeller at SoFo Natural History Museum

Paddle Diva — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:46:10 +0000

Paddle Diva is pleased and proud to share the news that our friend, Susan Cohn Rockefeller, will be honored by the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) next Saturday, June 15th, at their Summer Fundraising Party. This is a hot event for a great cause! SoFo’s mission is to provide nature education for children and adults [...]

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Diva Picks! 5 Must-Have SUP Accessories

Paddle Diva — Fri, 31 May 2013 06:54:05 +0000

With the SUP season in full-swing, it’s time to share some of our latest picks for a more comfortable, fun and fashionable SUP experience. Croakies Floating Sunglass Holders. We see too many clients lose sunglasses! While it is super important to have your eyes protected while on the water, it’s more important not to lose [...]

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Summertime Babysitter Blues

Paddle Diva — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:13:44 +0000

With the end of the school year, many of us (including Gina) find ourselves wondering what to do with the kids all summer. Camp can be really expensive, and if you live in a place like the East End of Long Island, with beaches and so many fun activities right outside your door, your kids [...]

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Friday Fives: Five Stand Up Paddle Classes You Won’t Want to Miss!

Paddle Diva — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:41:19 +0000

Summer has finally arrived! Here are five of Paddle Diva’s regularly scheduled stand up paddle classes — we’ve got something for everyone! Ocean SUP classes, scheduled bi-weekly morning and evenings! These stand up paddle classes are designed to help our students overcome any trepidation they may feel about heading to the ocean to SUP. Taught [...]

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Nurture the Environment, Reap the Benefits!

Gina Bradley — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:09 +0000

No one knows better than the Paddle Diva crew about the urgent need to care for and nurture our marine environments. After all, this is how we make our living, and paddling around the bays and estuaries gives us (and you, when you come along with us) a firsthand look at the kind of damage [...]

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Five Things you Need to go Stand Up Paddling!

Paddle Diva — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:46:40 +0000

It’s the #1 most frequently asked question. Here’s Gina at the Paddle Diva SUP Center showing you what you’ll want to bring on your stand up paddling tour. Too pressed to watch (it’s only a minute and a half, but OK)? Here’s the short list: Personal flotation device. These are required by the United States [...]

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