[header] How to stand up on a paddleboard [title] Wade out into shallow water and stand directly next to the board. [step] You'll want to be about knee-deep in the water when you mount your board, and you should stand on whichever side of the board you feel most comfortable. [substeps] Make sure the board is placed so the fin is down in the water. 
[title] Place your paddle horizontally across the board. [step] The grip of the paddle should be aligned with one side of the board (the side closest to you) and the paddle is touching the water on the other side.