Never stop exploring
Like many other paddlers, I’ve not strayed far from home since the Covid-19 lockdown was announced here in the UK on 23 March. In the whole four months that have […]
Category Archives: SUP
Plastic Patrol
Isn’t amazing how everyone seems to be re-inventing themselves as we all respond to the Covid-19 restrictions! I’ve always considered the outdoors – rivers and hills when I can and […]
Starting SUP?
It’s holiday time and we’re seeing plenty of new stand up paddlers here on the Thames. If you’re reading this you’re probably already a canoe or kayak coach or leader; […]
Pass the passion
Why do we do it? Because we love it and we love sharing it! I’ve enjoyed some really good times on the water this month, both with new and established […]
All systems Go!
Sometimes when someone else is in trouble a paddler has no option other than to get in the water to help although our training tells us this is our most […]
Paddling at the margins
So the wonderful summer of 2018 has finally come to end! The clocks have gone back and even here in the Thames valley we’ve had the first (albeit gentle) frosts. […]
To BA or not to BA?
That is the question… posed by this year’s wonderful summer! I have to admit that historically I’ve definitely been in the ‘thou shalt wear a Buoyancy Aid’ camp; I’ve always […]
Instructor, Leader, Coach?
Instructor, leader, coach? I’m often asked what these names mean in the world of paddlesport, particularly by those who remember the ‘old days’ when to do any of these things […]
