WORDS & PHOTOS: TEZ PLAVENIEKS BEYOND THE SUMMER SEASON
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WHY
AUTUMN
MIGHT BE THE BEST SEASON FOR SUP
WORDS & PHOTOS: TEZ PLAVENIEKS BEYOND THE SUMMER SEASON
MOST PEOPLE, WHEN THEY THINK OF STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING, PICTURE BLAZING SUMMER SUNSHINE, WARM WATERS, AND BUSY BEACHES. AND IT’ S TRUE— SUMMER IS WHEN PADDLEBOARDING EXPLODES IN POPULARITY, WITH BOARDS DOTTING EVERY STRETCH OF COASTLINE, LAKE, AND RIVER.
But here’ s the thing: once the calendar tips into autumn, a lot of paddlers stash their boards away, waiting for the next burst of heat. In doing so, they’ re missing out on what I consider to be the very best season for SUP.
I’ ve paddled year-round for many years now, and while each season has its charms, autumn consistently delivers a unique blend of quiet waters, stunning natural displays, and that invigorating crispness in the air. Let me take you through why I think autumn is an underrated gem for paddleboarders.