Surfer Laird Hamilton rides a business wave
Stand-up paddling, a variation of surfing in which you stand on a board and propel with a paddle almost like a kayak, is taking beaches by storm, largely due to its endorsement by Hamilton. The sport stands to change ocean recreation, much as snowboards changed the ski slopes.
Tags: Beaches, Endorsement, Kayak, Laird Hamilton, Ocean Recreation, Ski Slopes, Sport, Surfer, Surfing, Variation