Category: Fun
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Paddle London: Seen from the Water – Glimmers
Urban paddling is full of tiny surprises — a sketcher at City Road Lock, a bookswap box at Enfield Lock, a coot nesting in a boat fender. I’ve put together ten small glimmers from my London paddles that made me smile.
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Santa SUP Season: Festive paddles in 2025
Santa SUPs are brightening winter waterways across the country. Costumes, music and charity spirit make these events wonderfully social. And if you fancy joining in, there’s a handy list of 2025 festive SUP events included.
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Hidden Gems: Where River Meets the Sea
During my SUP travels, I’ve been immersing myself in the coastal geography of the UK. Unfortunately, not always with great success. There have been places such as Plymouth, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Bournemouth, Dartmouth… Do you see the pattern emerging here? As I sat in Vicky’s car en route to Dorset, it finally dawned on me.…
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SUP Tips: POV: London Paddleboarder
One day I will be a paddleboarder with a decked-out camper van. My van will be called ‘Wanderlust Wheels’. It will have solar panels and the trendiest coffee-making gadget. I’ll seek out the best paddle spots and explore crystal-clear lakes, meandering rivers and scenic coastlines. But until then, my everyday SUP life in London is…
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