There are several ways to carry your board. Some are easy, some are for more experienced paddlers.

The Carry Handle Slot
The easy way out is the slot. If you have purchased a board with a
center slot, it’s pick up and go. When selecting a board, make sure you
can lift it from the side. A slot is good if you can handle the weight, less
so if you can only carry the board 20 feet from lift off.

A slot is good if you can
handle the weight.

Shoulder Carry
Shoulder carrying is an all-around technique to use with any board.
If you’ve been paddling for a while and want to advance your SUP
carrying technique, follow these tips. Be careful if there’s wind.

1 // Finding the center, lift from the back so you can leverage the board
with balance.

2,3,4 // As you lift your board from hands, slide it to your upper arm
and balance it from outside the shoulder and head.

5,6 // Once balanced, you can now kneel down to pick up your paddle
and head out to the water.
Do not use this technique in the wind. If you are a novice paddler,
establish this method in knee- to waist-deep water to prevent board
damage.