Archive for October 2016
Laird Hamilton shows what can be done on an SUP
Legendary waterman Laird Hamilton is one of the world’s best SUP riders. In this video, he shows what tricks can be pulled off on boards like the inflatable SUP boards at Canoe and Kayak direct. Laird was one of the first people to start riding a stand up paddle board after he was teaching his…
Read MoreTwo guys are kayaking from the Caribbean to Miami
Will McCreadie and George Parry must be gluttons for punishment, as they are currently embarking on a gruelling 2,000-mile trip from Grenada to Miami, via kayak! The two men started their Golden Arc Expedition on October 1st and are aiming to reach the mainland of the United States by sometime in December. The…
Read MoreHow watersports benefit your health and fitness
Did you know official research from Baylor University Medical Centre has found that some of the fittest and happiest people are found in and on the water? The research has proven that people who take part in watersports enjoy these fitness forms much more than their dryland counterparts. But just how do watersports…
Read MoreMan from Minnesota breaks world record after paddling giant pumpkin on river
Yes, you read that correctly… A man from Minnesota in the United States has broken the world record for paddling a pumpkin, after travelling a whopping 26 miles down a river. But it wasn’t plain sailing for Rick Swenson, who initially thought he’d only have to travel eight miles in his giant pumpkin…
Read MoreWant to boost your brainpower as you exercise? Then choose paddle sports
If you are looking to increase your brainpower whilst also benefitting from the physical gains you get with exercise, you should look into paddle sports, longer distance running or cross country skiing, a new study has found. A recent study has found (in rats at least) that you should pick medium to long…
Read MoreDomino’s Pizza are set to deliver their food in a unique way… via canoe!
In a rather bizarre but brilliant move, Domino’s Pizza has announced plans to deliver their food to customers by canoe! The pizzas will be delivered in boxes that can float and are accompanied by a buoy to prevent the pizza from sinking. Each order will be delivered by (a rather excellently named) pizza…
Read MoreAfrican adventurers are standing up for rhinos
A group of adventurers based in South Africa and Zimbabwe have launched a rather ambitious project to become the first ever to ride the rapids of the Zambezi River on stand up paddleboards. Traditionally, stand up paddleboards or sup’s are used for calm waters, but this group are set to battle it out in the…
Read MoreConnor Baxter wins the Red Bull Heavy Water SUP race
The strong currents, multiple obstacles and unpredictable swells has made the Red Bull Heavy Water event one of the most gruelling races in stand-up paddling. Taking place in San Francisco, California, the best SUP athletes in the world faced waves reaching 10-plus feet on a course which stretched over seven miles. The course started…
Read MoreWatch Oscar the paddleboarding Staffy take to the waters of Liverpool
Liverpudlian Jayne Rigby has been cruising the waters of the Mersey since the summer, taking part in her new hobby of paddleboarding. But she is not travelling alone, as she is joined by six-year-old Oscar, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Miss Rigby first tried the sport earlier this year when on holiday in Jersey…
Read MoreWhat are the Health and Fitness Benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding?
The popularity of stand up paddle boarding continues to grow each year, with more people exploring the sport for both recreational and fitness reasons. But what are the benefits of taking part in stand up paddle boarding? We have taken a look at some of the ways taking part in the sport can benefit…
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