My SUP Stories

Welcome to My SUP Stories.

I’m Anu Aladin, author of Paddle London (Bloomsbury). It’s a guide to 40 paddling routes in and around the capital, from peaceful urban canals to iconic stretches of the Thames.The book is now available to buy on Amazon, the Bloomsbury site and bookshops nationwide. I’d love it if you picked up a copy.

My SUP Stories brings together my paddling adventures, the people I meet on the water and practical SUP tips based on real experiences on the water.

paddle london stories

real paddlers, real routes

routes

more routes

More routes in the blog.

Let’s talk SUP, shall we? Well, I hope that’s why you are here. If you have any route tips or want to say hi, please get in touch.

anu@mysupstories.com

Bits & bobs

Annual Richmond draw-off

Santa SUP events in 2025

Tides, weir & flow at Richmond
My SUP life in London

latest on Instagram

The people and places SUP brings to my life. A late May weekend to remember. The Thames has 180 islands. This is D'Oyly Carte Island🐊. Five years ago I was leading a @paddleboardinglondon paddle on Regent's Canal. @jomoseley was there researching her debut book. Now she's reviewed mine in the June 2026 issue of the Paddler Magazine. It's like a full circle. Back then I had no idea my own book was five years away. Thank you, Jo 💙 Swipe → Who knew a gym social could look like this?