If you have any queries on the changes or want to get involved , please reach out to Adrian , Phil or Scott directly or email info @ gbsup . co . uk .
Photo : John Baldry regardless of their board . This way , they are competing directly against paddlers of similar ability , and we have already seen a positive uptake on this model throughout our regional and test events .
We hear GBSUP have an exciting collaboration with benefits for our top paddlers ! Can you tell us more about the Pro APP London Race qualifiers ? This year , we have teamed up with the APP , taking the top two ladies and men from our distance series and handing them a wildcard entry into the Pro APP London race . This is a fantastic event and allows some of our amazing GB paddlers the chance to shine on the international stage .
Last year , GBSUP fully supported the RNLI with some great fundraising – are you planning to support them through 2022 ? The upsurge in people taking up SUP over the last few years has not slowed ; more and more people are taking to the water and enjoying our wonderful sport . The RNLI has continued attending more and more paddleboarders , and plenty of other water users in difficulty . So , as we said last year , we all need to work together and do our bit to help this great organisation keep us safe .
So , we have decided to continue our support of the RNLI . Last year we had a few people taking on challenges to raise money for our cause , and over 50 % of our support was raised by these incredible people completing those challenges . If you are interested in taking on your own fundraiser , please reach out to one of the GBSUP team , and we can help you .
This year , we will be holding raffles for some awesome kit at some of our races , so please look out for the ticket sellers at our events . If you have any prizes you would like to donate ; please reach out to our GBSUP team .
Last word from Sarah
Thank you , Adrian , this all sounds promising for yet another excellent season for all the paddlers , and we certainly remember all those great prizes kindly donated for the fundraising raffle .
Having personally been volunteering for over four years , I see these new ideas as forward-thinking and refreshing . GBSUP have been aware of certain shortcomings over the last couple of years and are willing to change and give the paddlers what they want . For 2022 there are some great races , from the traditional and well-loved Battle of the Thames to two new and exciting venues in Northumberland and Norfolk . So please get involved , be it on the water flat out racing or cruising in the Challenge Tour , and there are always opportunities for volunteering – many hands and all that ! Keep your eyes peeled on all social media channels and the new website for all the latest news . See you on the water .
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