clearwoodpaddleboards

04/21/2026

Careful of the locals in that lineup!

Photo: Rambo Estrada
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03/10/2026

Clearwood has some 1”+ thick paulownia that’s perfect for shaping paipos.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

5’6” kneeboard from Clearwood.

02/05/2026

v14 prototype.....most likely the fastest 14' hollow wooden SUP on the planet!

01/16/2026

When I first mitered the nose on my SUP builds it was a bit tricky to figure out how to clamp the strips. Temporary clamping blocks hot glued to the strips made all the differece.

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01/10/2026

8lbs! After strip-planking most of the rails and all of the deck, this video demonstrates the process of cutting this 14’ x 34” Cascade performance touring paddleboard free from the assembly table. While flipping the board I weighed it, and never cease to be amazed by the properties of Paulownia. So strong and so light! You simply can’t achieve a stronger, lighter hollow, wood board using any other material.

12/31/2025

The key to achieving snug fitting strips for your hollow, wood surfboard or paddleboard homebuild project is the rolling bevel. These steps demonstrate from rough shape to epoxy glue-up and clamping, how strong and light strip-planked boards are created.

11/30/2025

Scarfing two long thin strips together with a shallow bevel at a 12:1 ratio, length to thickness, forms a high load bearing bond. Ideal for rail sections on hollow, wood surfboards and paddleboards in the 12’ to 18’ range.

11/02/2025

“In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. . . How do you measure a year in the life?”

Reading the late Dr Wallace J Nichols book, “The Blue Mind”, we learn the science behind why we are happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what we do when we are near, on, in and under the water.

I know, I am preaching to the choir. But, yesterday, I attended the “seminary”.

AquAbility at the Y administers Therapeutic Aquatic Certification training for those who teach adaptive programming and want to learn the aquatic, physical, behavioral, and cognitive skills necessary to provide individualized, inclusive instruction for people with:

Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Limb Difference
Paralysis / Stroke
Seizures
Traumatic Brain Injury
Post Traumatic Stress
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Visual Impairment / Blind
Downs Syndrome / Genetic Disorders
Developmental Disabilities
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Parkinson’s Disease
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury

In partnership with the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and mentors Ocean Positive-Blue Journey, this January we will be launching adaptive paddling here in Southwest Idaho. Using paddleboards as therapy to improve and enhance:

Strength & Conditioning
Cardiovascular Endurance
Coordination / Balance / Mobility
Muscle Relaxation / Calming
Pain & Inflammation Reduction
Flexibility / Range of Motion
Pressure Relief / Circulation
Cognitive Performance
Functional Ability
Independence / Quality of Life
Mental Outlook

If you are interested in more details, looking to expand adaptive paddling in your location, or want to join here in Boise - find me at the Clearwood website.

09/04/2025

112 liters of pure, hollow woodie surfing fun….the Clearwood ROGUE with fins and boxes from Hanalei Fins