Bewl Water , Kent - July 23rd
Smashes World Record
Bewl Water , Kent - July 23rd
Photos : Dave White ( www . davewhite . photography ), Aidan Egan Tranter
Neilson SUP
The SUP boarding community came together in force on Saturday July 23 at Bewl Water for a fantastic festival of SUP boarding and a Guinness World Records™ title attempt ! Hundreds of SUP boarders and their families and friends enjoyed a huge range of activities on the water , checked out all the latest gear in the SUP village and relaxed in the sun on the lawns surrounding the lake at Bewl .
Dan Charlish , Director of Armada Events said , “ We are delighted that the event went so well and people had such a good time . To see so many people of all ages on the water having fun – from beginners through to experienced racers and pros – is exactly what the SUP Armada is all about . And then to finish off with this huge effort to successfully break the World Record with 390 SUP boarders around a mile course just finished the festival off perfectly .”
Alongside the beginner taster sessions , SUP team races , SUP yoga and intermediate sessions the event also included competitive SUP racing for the first time , with the UK SUP National Series Races and the Red Paddle National Junior Championships taking place as part of the day . Head of Water Safety at the event , Andy Gratwick from Easy Riders , said , “ We had a huge variation of activities taking place on the water but the venue is ideal for this kind of event and the boats and safety crews worked hard to ensure everyone had a fantastic ( and safe !) time on the water .”
An atmosphere of fun ran throughout the day , highlighted by a large number of fancy dress superheros taking to the water during the record attempt . Organisers were also delighted with how many families and children signed up . Dad of three boys Christopher Reed came with his family and said , “ This was a perfect festival for families . We brought our three young boys and they camped for the first time – and loved it . They tried loads of SUP activities and then went out and broke a world record . You guys certainly know how to create great memories for people !”
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