Kayak and SUP (stand up paddleboard) speeds/expeditions

[Amp34]

Anyone SUP? If so what sort of average speeds do you get, and/or do you SUP with a kayaker? Alternatively has anyone done a multi day trip on one?

I'm currently looking into organizing a kayaking expedition in the Caribbean but my GF has suggested one person paddleboard and one kayak (expedition sea kayak). Now never having experienced SUP I have no idea why sort of speeds you get on them, but my guess is it'll be a lot slower than a kayak and I'll be waiting around a lot for her to catch up?

 

[adey]

I know it may be a bit late but I SUP!

I'm not sure of speeds but last year a friend of ours took an inflatable kayak and more often than not we ended up waiting for him......unless it was windy.

If she gets a touring/sporty sup and a decent paddle (carbon or fibreglass) I think she will keep up just fine.

 

[Buffman]

If you're used to kayaking I imagine it will be a lot faster.