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My 2016 kickstarted with an adventure that I tried with my loved ones. It's the stand up paddle boarding. This is one of the fastest growing water sport activities in the world. Technically, this is done by standing up on the board while using the paddle to propel through the water. Sounds easy, right? Actually, it's quite challenging.

Since I love the beach so much, it wouldn't be interesting without trying any sport that could be something memorable. We're all newbie paddle boarders, but the instructor simply demonstrated how to use the board properly, and what to expect while on the board. Well take note, you have to fall plenty of times! To balance yourself not to fall in the water could be a bit exhausting at first, but as you repeat the process over and over, you could tend to get used to it.

Moreover, it's difficult to maintain an upright stance on the board, but once you learned to balance yourself, you'd feel the excitement while paddling through the water. So every time we're able to stand up on the board and made a smooth movement, it's like little rewards on our part. You also have to understand that you'd experience hamstring and leg discomfort, just like trying out a new, advanced exercise regimen.

In addition, you need to learn the tricks in propelling against the moving water. I would assume it's much easier to practice it in lakes rather than the beach because of its currents. It's important to be calm and focused whenever there's a chance to stand up on the board. The fun part is to see yourself falling awkwardly on the water. :)

Due to limited time and scourging heat, I had to quit early. But I enjoyed taking some photos of people trying to balance themselves on their paddle boards. These people were very lucky to get successful while doing this sport. I wish I could share a photo of myself paddling up this board as well. Unfortunately, when it's my turn to have my photos taken, the camera went out of juice! I'm sure there'd be another time.

I learned that this outdoor sport activity would test your patience, guts, and endurance. It would probably take a long time for me to get familiar with this sport. What matters now is that we're able to take advantage of the nice weather and enjoyed the experience to the fullest. Most importantly, we burned a lot of calories!

In a nutshell, stand up paddle boarding is a trending water sport nowadays. Trying out this activity requires physical and mental alertness. Enjoy it with caution as you please, so your experience would be worth it. I could say that the whole experience we had was such a 'barrel of laughs'.

Have you tried something new this 2016 yet? Share your experiences on the comment box below. Thank you in advance!

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