Tag: Coastal
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SUP Route: Crocodile Islet, Gigaro, France
I love a summer holiday in La Croix-Valmer in the South of France. Just one bay away from the glitz and glam of Saint-Tropez, the unspoiled beauty of Gigaro Beach offers the kind of a serene and simple escape I’m after. June is my preferred time to go. There is plenty of sunshine, it’s warm,…
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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 Route: Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
I get such van envy when on the coast. All these cute camper vans dotting the seaside roads. Each more creatively decorated than the last. It seems as though every traveller has their own personal masterpiece on wheels. One day, I too shall join the ranks. For this SUP weekend away, I hop on the…
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SUP Route: Plymouth, Devon
The story of my life: Always having to embrace Plan B. See, I love devising SUP adventures. But no matter how meticulously I plan, I always find myself embarking on a different journey altogether. Like my recent SUP training course in Plymouth. I must confess that my grasp of UK geography is somewhat shameful. I…
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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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