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Tony Bain SUP knowledge – where to get it (knowledge that is!)

Words and pics: Tony Bain Knowledge is power, so the saying goes. Without it we’d be nothing. Stand up paddling is perceived initially to be easy; a sport that anyone can [...]
A quiet corner – seeking SUP refuge on IOW’s south western fringe

Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: Tez & Fi Plavenieks Here we throw things back to the previous winter and one from SUPM’s magazine archives. Following a hectic summer, [...]
Tony Bain SUP knowledge – preparation is key

Words and pics: Tony Bain Too many times recently we’ve heard about people coming unstuck while paddling. As new recruits’ skills grow they take on more adventurous [...]
The best rivers to paddle board in Europe

The idea of paddle boarding tourism tends to lead us to flat, transparent waters in tranquil and tropical locations, or else to glass-like lakes with beautiful surroundings. [...]
GoXperience a life on board in Croatia – The McConkey’s on tour

Words: Jenny McConkey Pics: Nathan Williams, GoXperience Andy and Jenny McConkey, McConks When we were offered the opportunity to spend a week on board a 51’ yacht sailing [...]
Tony Bain SUP Knowledge – Pretty Darn Funny (PFD use in SUP)

Words and pics: Tony Bain I’m an instructor of SUP. I don’t really have a choice: I have to lead by example. That is what I have been taught to teach. To put in front of [...]
Tony Bain SUP Knowledge – the magician of your wand

Words and pics: Tony Bain Novice SUP paddlers are an adventurous bunch, curious and always up for a challenge. But they do seem to worry about getting it right. Oh, and [...]
Grass roots start up – Behind the brand with McConks’ Andy McConkey

Interview: SUPM Pics: McConks Ever tenacious and determined to succeed the McConkey clan started McConks SUP a few years back with the aim of providing affordable yet [...]
New spots! – Ollie Laddiman pro stand up paddle boarder profile

Here’s one from earlier in 2018. Ollie recently took the BSUPA UK National SUP Surf title. Words: Ollie Laddiman Pics: Steve Laddiman, Patrick Mutargh Ollie Laddiman is [...]
Chameleon carver – Loco Inca 9’6 x 27” x 115L 2018 longboard surf SUP review

It’s been a while since we last laid hands on a Loco sand up paddle board. In that time the NE based UK brand have updated their graphical livery and added a few new sleds [...]
SHAC Attack! – Wild Scottish SUP Adventures with Scott ‘Skip’ Innes

Words and pics: Scott ‘Skip’ Innes Scott ‘Skip’ Innes, owner of the Surrey Hills Adventure Company (SHAC for short), describes his experience of wild SUP (as he puts [...]
Embrace the froth (sometimes) – SUP surfing in onshore conditions

Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: Tez Plavenieks, Craig Osgerby, Fi Plavenieks There’s nothing more dreamy than rocking up at the beach to be confronted by groomed peelers [...]
Kate Baker Interview

Sarah Thornely of SUPjunkie spoke to Kate Baker on behalf of the GB SUP National Series. Kate is a British paddler living in Australia, who at the time of writing is [...]
‘Facing down my fears’ – Ginnie Odetayo’s Pacific Paddle Games experience

Words: Ginnie Odetayo Pics: OnIt Pro In my mind, the PPG was always something of the ‘Holy Grail’ of SUP racing; I’ve loved watching it over the past three years since [...]
Faster – speed: generating it, keeping it and SUP surfing more dynamically

Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: Caz Rigby, Fi Plavenieks, Tez Plavenieks, Reuben May Watch any good paddler SUPing in waves and the overriding impression will be one of speed. It [...]
Paddling Britain by Lizzie Carr

Lizzie Carr´s first book ‘Paddling Britain’ is out! It includes 50 of her favourite places to paddle (canoe and kayak too) around the UK. There’s inspiration for short [...]
Nothing fluffy – Mistral Cloud Nine 9’2 x 32L x 145L SUP review

Picking up Mistral’s Cloud Nine (geddit) Cloud Burst surf SUP you wouldn’t think it was 32” x 145L. Even with a full deck pad it feels light as a feather and looks good [...]
Flying into the unknown – SUP (and other) foiling experiences with Sam Green

Interview: SUPM Pics: Jono Carmichael and Kitty Gregorelli Dual national ripper Sam Green splits his time between summers in Greece and winters in Oz. A fan of the foil, [...]
Clean and smooth – Neptune Surf SUP 9’ x 30” x 130L MACH #2

We stepped aboard Neptune’s Surf SUP 9’ MACH #1 a number of years ago. Back then it delivered user friendly performance across a bunch of different surf scenarios. We [...]
‘You’ve purchased your first inflatable SUP…now what?’ – inflatable stand up paddle board versatility

Words & pics: Tez Plavenieks There are loads of stand up paddle boards kicking about as I write. With the good weather we’re currently enjoying (as of July 2018) the [...]

New spots! – Ollie Laddiman pro stand up paddle boarder profile

November 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here’s one from earlier in 2018. Ollie recently took the BSUPA UK National SUP Surf title. Words: Ollie Laddiman Pics: Steve Laddiman, Patrick Mutargh Ollie Laddiman is [...]
Kate Baker Interview

November 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sarah Thornely of SUPjunkie spoke to Kate Baker on behalf of the GB SUP National Series. Kate is a British paddler living in Australia, who at the time of writing is [...]
Flying into the unknown – SUP (and other) foiling experiences with Sam Green

October 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Interview: SUPM Pics: Jono Carmichael and Kitty Gregorelli Dual national ripper Sam Green splits his time between summers in Greece and winters in Oz. A fan of the foil, [...]
Q&A with Crispin Jones, Club Captain of Waterborn SUP (winners of 2018’s SUP Club Champs)

October 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Interview: Fiona Batson, British SUP Club Championship Team Pic: Bray Lake, Waterborn SUP Fiona Batson caught up with Crispin Jones who manages Waterborn SUP, 2018’s [...]
The French connection – Behind the brand with Redwoodpaddle’s Chris Defrance

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Interview: SUPM Pics: Redwoodpaddle Redwoodpaddle have been around for a while and steadily building their UK reputation. Here at SUPM we’ve been fortunate enough to try [...]

Tony Bain SUP knowledge – where to get it (knowledge that is!)

A quiet corner – seeking SUP refuge on IOW’s south western fringe

Tony Bain SUP knowledge – preparation is key

The best rivers to paddle board in Europe

GoXperience a life on board in Croatia – The McConkey’s on tour

Tony Bain SUP Knowledge – Pretty Darn Funny (PFD use in SUP)

Tony Bain SUP Knowledge – the magician of your wand

Grass roots start up – Behind the brand with McConks’ Andy McConkey

New spots! – Ollie Laddiman pro stand up paddle boarder profile

Chameleon carver – Loco Inca 9’6 x 27” x 115L 2018 longboard surf SUP review

SHAC Attack! – Wild Scottish SUP Adventures with Scott ‘Skip’ Innes

Embrace the froth (sometimes) – SUP surfing in onshore conditions

Kate Baker Interview

‘Facing down my fears’ – Ginnie Odetayo’s Pacific Paddle Games experience

Faster – speed: generating it, keeping it and SUP surfing more dynamically

Paddling Britain by Lizzie Carr

Nothing fluffy – Mistral Cloud Nine 9’2 x 32L x 145L SUP review

Flying into the unknown – SUP (and other) foiling experiences with Sam Green

Clean and smooth – Neptune Surf SUP 9’ x 30” x 130L MACH #2

‘You’ve purchased your first inflatable SUP…now what?’ – inflatable stand up paddle board versatility

A quiet corner – seeking SUP refuge on IOW’s south western fringe

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A quiet corner – seeking SUP refuge on IOW’s south western fringe

GoXperience a life on board in Croatia – The McConkey’s on tour

Grass roots start up – Behind the brand with McConks’ Andy McConkey

New spots! – Ollie Laddiman pro stand up paddle boarder profile

Chameleon carver – Loco Inca 9’6 x 27” x 115L 2018 longboard surf SUP review

SHAC Attack! – Wild Scottish SUP Adventures with Scott ‘Skip’ Innes

Embrace the froth (sometimes) – SUP surfing in onshore conditions

‘Facing down my fears’ – Ginnie Odetayo’s Pacific Paddle Games experience

Faster – speed: generating it, keeping it and SUP surfing more dynamically

Flying into the unknown – SUP (and other) foiling experiences with Sam Green

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