Paddling with Kids | When Can Kids Start Stand Up Paddleboarding?
Feb 14, 2026
When can kids start stand up paddleboarding? With the appropriate safety gear and a calm body of water, kids can start stand up paddling at almost any age, as Ken Whiting explains in this episode of Paddling with Kids.
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