SUP Mag UK

2021 Mistral Round Hayling Island Challenge

By Steve West The Iconic Round Hayling Island Race established 1980, now becomes the ‘Mistral Round Hayling Island Challenge’ back to its Windsurfing roots. ‘Hayling [...]
Old sport… new sport

We were asked by SUPM, for our thoughts on how outrigger canoe (OC) and SUP complement each other. Being completely new at the OC, this is our take on it… [...]
Should leashes be worn on rivers?

There are a number of ‘safety’ leashes on the market, and each designer and manufacturer has their own ideas of what constitutes a safe leash. [...]
Re-discovering Zante by SUP

This trip was to revisit a childhood haunt of mine on the Greek Island of Zakynthos. My journey into watersports started on this Island at the Peligoni Club, as a windsurfer and natural progression introduced me to kiteboarding, SUP, surfing and now I’ll take any opportunity to get on the water. [...]
(SUP) Doctor’s note

I am a self-confessed SUP enthusiast and have nurtured SUP as one of my collection of official hobbies. You know when a hobby becomes official when you find yourself putting it on your CV. [...]
It’s our BIG 3-0 – new August 2021 issue 30 – ready to order…

Due to increased demand, we have produced yet another extended edition for what will be a another summer scorcher for 2021 [...]
Leadership on the ocean

This year I predict an explosion into coastal SUP and exploration with new-found confidence and skills growing, plus newly qualified coaches and leaders excited to put their theory to the test. [...]
First strokes to SUP surfing stoke

Words: Rob Small Pics: Julie Small SUP surfing, stand up paddle boarding, sea sweeping; whatever you call riding waves on a SUP board with a paddle in your hands, it’s a [...]
An epic SUP adventure in Mexico

My girlfriend Deb suggested heading off to Mexico for the winter, which had crossed my mind a few times thinking, “What an adventure that would be!" [...]
Jersey girls

Words: Verity Thomas (aka Vee Jay)Pics: Dave Ferguson, Steve Walker, Matt Noel – Salty Lens Photography, Tim Axford – STAxford Productions, Cameron Aird and [...]
Trent 100

If you want a feel-good team event that pushes your fun receptors to the limit, you should look no further than the Trent100. [...]
A chinwag with David Walker – co-developer of Paddle Logger

Easy tracking with… Paddle Logger [...]
Knowledge is… POWER

The thoughts of Becky Dickinson (SUP Becks) and the SUP ladies of the south west… [...]
Women in SUP

So what is it that has caused this sudden shift in perspective and adoption of the sport by women? [...]
The beauty, majesty and power of the River Severn

I wanted to follow this journey on the River Severn, which at 354km, flows through Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire before emptying into the Bristol Channel. [...]
The Jurassic Coast BIG 5

In my opinion, the five highlights of the Jurassic Coast are Durdle Door, Lulworth cove, Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach, and Old Harry Rocks. [...]
SUPport: verb

By Sarah Thornely (Supjunkie) To give encouragement to someone because you want him or her to succeed Having recently verbalised the support I have from my husband Antony [...]
The Most Sustainable Stand-Up Paddleboard

Michael Walther and Janneck Grocholl produce a SUP from 95% renewable resources. [...]
New Ainsworth carbon one-piece paddle

After designing and making paddles for nearly 50 years, Ainsworth Paddles know a thing or two. [...]
New March 2021 issue – ready to order…

Looking forward to what is hopefully a better year, we have produced an extended '2021 season opener' edition for March 2021 [...]

Re-discovering Zante by SUP

August 22, 2021

This trip was to revisit a childhood haunt of mine on the Greek Island of Zakynthos. My journey into watersports started on this Island at the Peligoni Club, as a windsurfer and natural progression introduced me to kiteboarding, SUP, surfing and now I’ll take any opportunity to get on the water. [...]
An epic SUP adventure in Mexico
Women in SUP
The beauty, majesty and power of the River Severn
The Jurassic Coast BIG 5