What about places you fancy hitting up - what are your top three and why ? 1 . Durdle Door – to get that photo of the rocks – it ’ s a beautiful spot . 2 . Mexico – for a long ride , warm water and sea life .
3 . An aqueduct anywhere – something different , a good explore , looks cool and a little scary going over those big bridges !
What do you love about SUP ? The things I love about paddleboarding are that it ’ s free ! Once you have your kit anyway ! You can go whenever the conditions are good . It ’ s a great family activity . It can be social , meeting up with friends for a SUP , and making new like-minded friends at the beach , but time on the water alone is one of my favourite things . Great for the mind-body and soul . Having the freedom to escape and get on the open ocean .
And what don ’ t you like so much and why ? There is not much to not like in my experience . Apart from too much wind to stop me from getting out . Or general horrible weather which we can get in winter . Sea breezes in summer can also be a pain if you don ’ t get out early .
Who do you SUP with most ? Friends I have made through SUP . We arrange to get out together . I have a few mates that SUP , and we try to get out as often as possible . I have two children . But we get to the beach as much as we can for family time . I often take the SUP board to mess about with them on . Other days I SUP alone but getting spare time can be tricky , so I go whenever possible . And whoever ’ s around at the time tends to be my chosen paddle group for the day in question .
What do they bring to your overall paddling enjoyment ? I love getting down to the beach with my kids and friends . It ’ s a great way to spend our free time in and on the water . Sharing my favourite activity with my favourite people - cheesy , I know ! And a little beach BBQ and sunset to top it off . Perfect ! s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k 26