Category: Paddleboarding
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SUP Route: Venice, Italy
I usually paddle in Little Venice in London. I’m excited to see if there’s any resemblance to the real Venice in Italy. Venice is built on a group of 118 small islands with no roads or cars, making it a pedestrian-only zone. The islands are connected by canals, bridges and walkways. The transportation options are…
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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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SUP Route: Cambridge
Punts are to Cambridge what gondolas are to Venice. These flat-bottomed wooden boats have been around since the 19th century, navigating the shallow waters of the River Cam by way of a long pole. What started as a leisure activity for Cambridge University students has since become a top attraction for thousands of visitors. Can…
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SUP Route: Richmond-Hampton Court, Thames
I cheated this winter. I completely neglected my relationship with SUP and had an intense affair with the gym. It was all physical. In the warm embrace of the indoors, I was swept away by the allure of the barbell, kettlebell and sorry, the ski erg! More about my gym Barch in a separate post…
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SUP Route: Anglesey, Wales
“Why not?” is my simple answer to those who ask why I sometimes opt for guided SUP tours despite having my own board and good skills. It’s a treat, like dining out at a restaurant instead of cooking at home. It’s convenient, enjoyable and sometimes inspirational. Just like my recent guided SUP experience in North…
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SUP Tips: Checklist for Safe Adventures, River Thames
Are you ready for some SUP on the River Thames in London? Hold your horses, cowperson! Before you hit the water, let’s go over this quick checklist to keep you safe and sound on your SUP adventure: And there you have it, my simple checklist for a safe and enjoyable Thames SUP adventure. Don’t forget…
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SUP Route: Putney-Richmond, Thames
I travel to Putney on the District Line and walk to our launch point. So thankful for my wheelie bag! Like most Saturdays, the Embankment is heaving with rowing crews. Just before low water, the ebbing Thames has left the concrete slipway along the riverbank muddy and slippery. We pump up the boards and wait…
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SUP Route: Weybridge, Thames & River Wey
Sometimes I wish I had a car. Getting from Richmond to Weybridge riverside on public transport was complicated with the usual weekend engineering works – 90 minutes for a modest 17km. Seriously! It would have been a feasible bike ride, but I am yet to carry my SUP bag on my trusted electric Brompton. At…
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