Paddle UK introduces ‘SUP Starters’ to help get more people into Paddleboarding

To help make the journey onto the water as smooth as possible and to keep paddlers up to date with our safety advice, Paddle UK have produced a series of videos called SUP Starters. 

Paddle UK aims to engage and inform a new wave of paddlers. We’re helping those who are just getting started in this fantastic activity by providing them with reliable information on safety, kit choices, and basic techniques.

To help make the journey onto the water as smooth as possible and to keep paddlers up to date with our safety advice, we’ve produced a series of videos called SUP Starters. 

These videos break down some of the fundamental skills, kit decisions, and safety guidance into easy-to-digest videos that paddlers can find on our YouTube channel. 

Meet the presenter
Presenting this series is Clair Connibeer, a SUP coach and leader who practically lives on her board in Cornwall! Clair is a SUP Ambassador for Paddle UK and has been involved in paddleboarding for many years, so she knows what she is talking about. 

Want to check it out?
The series has launched and is ready for the summer season, and we’re hoping to see more people take up SUP. You can watch them now here on the Paddle UK YouTube page: www.youtube.com/channel/
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If you’re looking to find out more about getting into SUP or more paddling-related tips and guidance, then head over to our Go Paddling website and have a read of our blogs: https://gopaddling.info/.

So, what sort of topics are covered? 
Here is a bit about what you can expect. If you are just starting or know someone who is, encourage them to watch and subscribe… 

Choosing your first paddleboard
What board do you need? What are the choices? Clair covers the difference in inflatables and hard boards, different lengths and widths, and what each is good at. Find out more here: https://gopaddling.info/blog/tips-and-advice/choosing-your-first-sup-board-a-beginners-guide/.

How to stand up and paddle
It’s called Stand-up Paddleboarding, so the goal is to stand up, right? Well, only when you’re ready to. Sitting is also an option, which makes it so inclusive. In this video, Clair covers where to put your feet, how to stand up, and how to stay there! Find out more here: https://gopaddling.info/blog/tips-and-advice/mastering-the-art-of-standing-up-on-a-paddleboard-a-beginners-guide/.

SUP gear for beginners
You have a board, but what else do you need to get going on the water? Here, Clair runs through the essential bits of kit you need to be best prepared for paddling. Find out more here: 
https://gopaddling.info/blog/tips-and-advice/stand-up-paddleboarding-gear-for-beginners/.

Coming up…
We have many more videos on how to take you from novice to expert, including how to paddle and turn, what to do if you fall in, some common mistakes and how to avoid them, and much more! So make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to avoid missing anything!