Archive for November 2016
Charlie Head to continue exploring England and Wales by SUP
On the 27th June 2016, Charlie Head left London with only his paddleboard, some emergency supplies and a tent in an attempt to travel the coast of England and Wales via stand up paddleboard. He previously completed the 1000km Land’s End to London leg of the journey in 2012, and is now ready…
Read MoreThree things to consider before buying your first paddleboard
If you are new to the world of stand up paddleboarding, the idea of buying your first board may be a daunting one. You can rest assured that when you buy one of our stand up paddleboards for sale, you are getting a quality item, but to make things a bit easier, we have looked at…
Read MoreTeam Australia reclaim gold at 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship
Team Australia have reclaimed the Team Gold Medal and Waikiki-Peru World Team Champion Trophy at the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, beating the other 25 nations to the title. Australia had previously won the team title at the first three editions of the competition after losing to Team USA at…
Read MoreFirst World Champions crowned at 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship
Four World Champions have been crowned after the third day of competition at the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, with the finals of the SUP and Paddleboard Technical races drew to their conclusions. Team Denmark’s Casper Steinfath has made history by earning a third gold medal in the SUP Technical…
Read MoreFour SUP stroke flaws and how to fix them
Getting your stroke right in stand up paddleboarding is extremely important to your overall performance. Without an efficient stroke technique, you won’t be going anywhere very fast on the water! Practising your stroke is the best way to improve it, but we have taken a look at four common flaws in paddling and…
Read MoreThomas Oschwald to paddle over 300 miles on SUP
Next month, Thomas Oschwald will begin a rather incredible SUP journey, where he will paddle unsupported for 310 miles, in the middle of winter… In Norway! Travelling from Tromsø to Nordkapp, his journey will take him around two weeks as he paddles through the Norwegian fjords. Currently a teacher, Thomas is set to…
Read MoreWorld’s best SUP and paddleboarders head to Fiji
The 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship kicked off over the weekend in the South Pacific, where events started on the 12th November, and will run until the 18th. The fifth edition of the event organised by the International Surfing Association (ISA) will crown champions in six divisions across various locations,…
Read MoreRecent studies find interesting results about SUP fitness
Two recent studies were commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) which looked to examine the health benefits of the increasingly popular sport of stand-up paddleboarding, and there were some interesting results. Many people are taking up SUP to strengthen their core and increase cardiovascular benefits quickly. While both can be improved by the…
Read MoreWatch kayakers play extreme rock-paper-scissors
It’s pretty well known that rock-paper-scissors is the best way to settle something important, such as who gets to eat the last biscuit or whose turn it is to cook dinner. But for extreme kayakers Nouria Newman and Dane Jackson, losing at rock-paper-scissors results in a bit more of an extreme consequence than…
Read MoreHow to stay safe on your autumn paddle
Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean that paddling season is! In fact, autumn is a perfect time to get out on the flat water and enjoy the beautiful palette of colours that nature has on offer. However, you should still take all relevant safety precautions. Just because the air temperature might…
Read MoreMan to paddle from Canada to Alaska to raise awareness of mental health issues
Only 12 months ago, Nic Lowe was fighting life-threatening medical conditions as the result of anorexia. Now, the 20-year-old will spend the next nine months inspiring social change and training for a 2200km kayak trip from Canada to Alaska. Speaking of why he is undergoing such a mammoth task, Mr Lowe said: “There…
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