Where in the world would you have paddled this easter weekend…
We’re in lockdown. No paddling (at least in the UK). But. If you could get out and SUP, where is the first place you would head for on this easter weekend? We asked some of [...]
Tony Bain
Tony Bain SUP knowledge – Pack to paddle
Words and pics: Tony Bain I was on a four-day British Canoeing paddle sports leader coaching course in Scotland recently. At the end of the course the weather was looking [...]
Tony Bain SUP knowledge – Get the C.L.A.P
Words and pics: Tony Bain With summer here lots of you will be thinking about heading out on group adventures. You may or may not do this as a club or group and you may or [...]
The first issue of the year…
The first issue of the year: SUPM supports and gives airtime to the UK SUP scene 100%. And we’re the only mag that does… The April issue of SUP Mag UK is available to [...]
Tony Bain SUP knowledge – Pick it up (right)
Words and pics: Tony Bain Most of us just pick up our board head to the shore and wade right in. It’s as simple as that, or is it? Of course it is: we drive down to a car [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SUPM’s summer sizzler – get your copy now!
SUPM’s hot summer sizzler of an issue is now here for you to enjoy. Featuring all manner of stand up paddling goodness including a Q&A with the world’s [...]