Sometimes less is more. And one of the fastest growing watersports in the Turks and Caicos is an activity that requires no more than a board and a paddle.

Standup paddleboarding (also known as SUP) is a relatively easy sport to pick up, and it’s also the perfect way to immerse yourself in nature on Providenciales. Calm, windless days are the ideal time to try standup paddleboarding, which above all else is a test of balance and strength.

So what’s the the hype with standup paddleboarding? No doubt one of the sport’s biggest draws is its higher vantage point, which allows you to get a better view of the sea life below. You’re bound to see a variety of critters particularly if you’re paddling around the mangroves, which is a sanctuary for juvenile marine life. Keep your eyes peeled for bonefish, pufferfish, lemon sharks, sea turtles and more as you paddle through the mangroves. Above water, a variety of bird life thrives, from pelicans to the island’s many types of herons.

Beyond the opportunity it offers to get up close to marine life, standup paddleboarding also happens to be a great cardio workout. You use almost every one of your muscles at some point while paddleboarding. Standing and balancing on the board requires leg and core strength, while paddling works out your arms, shoulders and back.

New to paddleboarding? No problem. It’s a low-impact, easy-to-learn sport that requires just a little bit of practice before you embark on an excursion. And that’s one of the activity’s greatest appeals—it’s accessible to almost everyone.

Here’s some more good news: You don’t even have to leave your villa for your standup paddleboarding experience. At Triton, we provide paddleboards so you can get out and explore the waters of Long Bay Beach.