A chat with Tamara

I’m Tamara, and I live in Australia (Wollongong, NSW). I’m studying a Masters of Counselling right now, and last September as I thought about self-care in a highly emotionally demanding career I realised how important being out on the water was to me. I used to kayak as a child but I put weight on

What will they think?

I hear this question a lot well I don’t, I hear the answer to the question. “I’m too fat”, “I look like a fool”, “my face is too red” or “everyone will be watching me’. But I wonder how many of us have considered that other peoples opinion of us is actually none of our

A chat with Holly Pye

Im Holly 👋🏼 I’m 23 and live in South Devon. I’ve been racing now for about 3 years. My day to day life revolves around the water, I always know the forecast so that any chance I get I’m on the water within minutes!! When I’m not on the water I work as a Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

A chat with Jo Moseley

Hi, I’m Jo. I’m 56 (on Boxing Day!) and I live on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. I’ve been a single Mum to my gorgeous boys – now both in their 20s – for quite a while and am now in a new chapter of life, an empty nester!  I started SUP in 2016,

10 Things I’ve learnt from the first 120 miles

1. 847 miles is going to be toughI might have underestimated how far it is or my ability but that’s okay – it’s a challenge for a reason. It’s also for a great cause raising awareness for #PaddleKitHerWay and money for Weldmar Hospice. 2. Confidence can waverSome days my confidence feels like a powerhouse on

My Top 4 Lockdown Locations

It’s not long until corona virus restrictions are due to begin lifting, with day travel within the UK back on the cards from May! For me, that means more chances for paddle adventures, slightly further afield in Dorset and I can’t wait. I’m very lucky to have incredible paddle destinations right on my doorstep which

Six SUP Tips for Beginners

For me, the lessons SUP has taught me reach much further than I ever imagined – it’s not just about the board and the water. – it’s about confidence, resilience and drive to do more. But hey, if you’re reading my blog you’ve probably already realised that!

So the journey begins

So On January 1st I began my virtual paddle from Lands End to John O Groats – 847 Miles. 👏🏻 I want to show that plus size bodies conquer challenges without needed to shrink ourselves first. I’ve done many challenges but never had it not truly been about weight loss in some way – this

Hello!

Hi I’m Sarah!  I started paddling this year and I fell in love with this wonderful sport, joined a club, upgraded my board (twice!) and fell head over heals for everything SUP.💙 As it gets colder, I found it increasingly challenging to find kit in women’s sizes. Most brands only go up to a Women’s

A chat with Samantha Rutt

Introduce yourself, when did you start paddling and what type of paddling do you do most?   It feels much longer but I first stood on a SUP in 2015 on holiday in Portugal.  I think most people know me from racing but I have recently started doing some longer distance challenges and am pretty much combining