Category: Resources
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SUP Tips: Who pulled the plug at Richmond?
The Richmond draw-off is when the PLA lifts the sluice gates and lowers the Thames between Richmond and Teddington to its natural tidal level for annual maintenance. Water levels drop – here’s why it happens, what changes on the river and what paddlers need to know.
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SUP Tips: Tides, Weir & Flow at Richmond, Thames
Ready for a Richmond Thames paddle? Know the tides, river flow and how the Richmond lock and weir impact paddling.
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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 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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