SUP Mag UK July 2018 issue 17 | Page 57

London Crossing SUP Race The London Crossing will start at Putney and finish near Shadwell Basin – a distance of 15.5km. It’s the first SUP race right through London. Racers will get to see many of London’s historical sites including the Eye, St Pauls, the Shard and the Tower from the river. Big Ben Challenge The Big Ben Challenge will also be taking place on September 23rd, 2018. Participants start at Putney Embankment (where the famous Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race starts) and SUP to Big Ben and back. It’s a 20km round trip (non racing) event open to more than 200 experienced and confident SUP paddlers. https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=129223 MORE BOARD TIME