SUP Mag UK Coaching special 2024 | Page 3

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Safety device or a death trap ?

By Paul Hyman

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SUP surfing vs SUP foiling

By Tez Plavenieks

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A guide to staying injury-free

By Leanne Bird

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A guide for SUP with kids

By Dale Mears

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All in your hands

By Scott Warren

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SUP foiling in depth

By Tez Plavenieks

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It is the season for SUP Yoga

By Danique van Oosterhout

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How to get your dog on a SUP

By Stephanie Barnicoat

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Foreword

A decade to remember

IN RECENT YEARS , OUR SPORT OF SUP HAS SURGED IN POPULARITY , CAPTIVATING ENTHUSIASTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS AND EVOLVING INTO A GLOBAL PHENOMENON , ATTRACTING MANY PADDLERS FROM OTHER WATERSPORTS . IN THIS SUPM COACHING SPECIAL , WE AIM TO INSPIRE A CULTURE THAT REVERES THE ART OF BALANCE , STRENGTH , AND MINDFULNESS , ILLUMINATING THE PATH TOWARD MASTERY IN THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF SUP .

Whether you are gliding gracefully across a tranquil lake , riding the waves of the open sea , navigating the currents of a meandering river or attempting to navigate white water , each paddle demands different skill sets . No matter where you are on your SUP journey , there is always room for growth , discovery , and a splash of fun .

You will find a wealth of knowledge from experienced coaches , athletes , and experts who have dedicated their lives to pursuing SUP excellence . From fundamental techniques to advanced manoeuvres , we delve into the intricacies of stand up paddleboarding , ensuring that whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro , you will hopefully find valuable insights and tips to elevate your skills and enrich your paddling experience .

Beyond the exhilarating and competitive nature of the sport , SUP can also be a holistic and fun pursuit , nourishing body and mind , and that ’ s why we ’ ve included articles featuring yoga and how to get your kids and dogs onto paddleboards . The rhythmic motion of SUP is a source of meditation , a moment of serenity in a world that can often be filled with chaos . It is a sport that invites you to be present and witness the beauty unfolding as you explore nature from a unique vantage point .

This coaching special is not just a manual ; it is a celebration of SUPM ’ s tenth birthday . Since April 2014 , we have aimed to foster a sense of community among stand up paddlers in the UK . That has resulted in over 4,000 pages of content from the very best in the sport , and we ’ re rightly proud of that achievement . It ’ s also a huge chance to thank all you paddlers who have purchased the magazine over the years . To the advertisers for contributing to the print and postage costs and the contributors and kit reviewers for their amazing input – it ’ s been a blast . Here ’ s to the endless horizons , the open waters , the boundless joy SUP brings into our lives and ten more years . Huge thanks from myself , Tez and Anne . Enjoy the ride ! Peter Tranter , February 2024 The first SUPM of 2024 will be out on April 4th .

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Thanks to photographers & extra contributors :

RNLI , SUPjunkie , Jade Rogers , Geoff Mather , Paul Simmons , Emily King , Bruce Dyer , Emily Crawshaw , Dirk Herpel GioRez stock . adobe . com , Active360 , Robin Boot Photography , Oli Lane-Pearce , Simon Bartlett , Piotr Kadziela , Chris Davies , Jon Siddal , Sebastian Schoeffel , David Mellor , Lizzie Carr MBE , Jo Moseley , Sophie Smith , Dave Hudson , Ant Barrett , Peter Tranter , Georgina Maxwell , Sonja Jones , Matt Haydock , P3T Photography and Red Paddle Co . Cover : Tracey Coule on the Derwent – Darley Dale to Artists Corner . Photo : Emma Love 154

Planning your first SUP adventure

By Chris Brain

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