Introduction to Paddleboarding

The Introduction to Stand-Up Paddleboarding Skills series is a seven-episode YouTube educational project produced in collaboration with AQ Outdoors, created to showcase and support their paddle sports instructional content. Designed specifically for an online audience, the series breaks down essential SUP skills in a clear, approachable way while keeping the energy of real on-water learning. Shot in a run-and-gun style on rivers and open water, the project features local paddleboarders and instructors working through practical techniques in real conditions, giving the series an authentic and relatable feel. The focus was on making paddleboarding education accessible, engaging, and grounded in real-world experience. The series was recognized at the Paddling World Festival Film Festival, winning Best Instructional Film for the episode How to Self-Rescue on a Stand-Up Paddleboard. This project reflects a collaborative, hands-on approach to educational storytelling, combining community, sport, and instruction into a dynamic digital series.