Ed ’ s note
Travel to paddle
With the ability to now travel again on the agenda , this season is primed to be your summer of SUP discovery . Inflatable SUPs - the most popular craft - are super easy to pack down and get gone with . ( But hard boards are also just as worthy ). As opportunities to head off present themselves , why wouldn ’ t you load up the SUP kit in tandem with your other essentials ? There ’ s a whole world waiting .
During the last few years of COVID enforced staycationing , doorstep paddling has been the go . There was never a thought about SUP travel for most new paddlers , and SUP has been seen as a toy to while away the hours locally . Yet there ’ s so much potential with owning such a versatile craft . And SUP travel isn ’ t just limited to domestic sojourns either .
I ’ ve done my fair share of overseas SUP trips with iSUPs and hard boards , among other watersports toys . I don ’ t mind journeying with rigid boards . But I get many riders will see this as a hassle , and Inflatables do remove much of this .
There are no excess baggage fees ; the ability to cram other belongings into your iSUP bag ; zero worries about damaging your board ; the list goes on . To me , it ’ s a no brainer .
There ’ s never been a better time to travel with SUP kit . Even if it ’ s not your main priority whilst away , having an iSUP at your disposal whilst on holibobs gives the opportunity to make the most of those available paddling windows when they open . You might only get afloat once or twice , but if you didn ’ t have gear , there ’ d be no opportunity at all .
Travel is a great way to experience new things . Add a SUP to the mix , and your experience will take on a whole new perspective and elevation . If you recently purchased stand-up paddle gear , don ’ t leave it languishing . Utilise its versatility to the max as you renew your wanderlust . Trust me ; your holidays will be enhanced considerably .
Moving on with summer just around the corner , longer days and improved weather should be motivation for getting wet ( if you haven ’ t done so already ). Step those skills up , become more immersed in the activity you love and enjoy your recreational time . Stay safe , and love your time afloat . Having discovered paddling , it ’ d be a crying shame to get too caught up in all those pre-pandemic things ( again ) and not devote time to recreation .
Enjoy the latest mag , and we may see you on the water .
Thanks and praise to the many contributors that make SUPM possible . Also , a big up to SUPM ’ s advertising supporters . Without these elements , you wouldn ’ t be reading this or any other issue . No question times remain tough , so for anyone getting involved with us , we wholeheartedly appreciate it . Big up from Anne , Pete , me and the whole SUP Mag UK team . Onwards !
Tez Plavenieks – June 2022
004 Supjunkie reporting
By Sarah Thornely
008 # ShePaddles Cymru
By Nicola Forsyth 012 Jurassic jewel
By Andy Hill-Parker
016 SUP pup Ella
By Stu Gammon
026 Jo Moseley … Q & A
By Sarah Thornely
036 # ShePaddles chats
Emma Love interviews Kate Simmons & Vikki McPherson
044 Chat with Howard Shep
By Tez Plavenieks 052 Misty mornings By Mike Spencer 056 Getting race ready By Scott Warren 062 SUP foiling in depth
By Tez Plavenieks
068 McConks SUP safety
By Andy McConkey 076 Loch Awesome By Emma Ross
082 SUP yoga
By Danique van Oosterhout
088 Gear shed
Cover photo : # ShePaddles Cymru weekend Photo : Jake Webb
@ jakeyjakejacobs Thanks to : Antony Thornely , Dave Adams , Tom Furey , Graham Woollven , Eilidh Connolly , Jim Gibson , Donald MacPherson , P3T Photography , Emily Crawshaw , Oli Lane- Peirce , Luke Ravenhill , Caroline Dawson , Rapid Skills & Paul Smith , SUP Shropshire Adventure Guiding , Landy Expedition , Loch Awesome , Sebastian Schoeffel , Dale Mears , Lloyd Scott , Robert Carroll , Steve Beaman
Not all contributors are professional writers and photographers , so don ’ t be put off writing because you have no experience ! Next
issue is August 2022 with a deadline of submissions on June 5th 2022 . Technical Information : Contributions preferably as a Microsoft Word file with 800-1200 words , emailed to tez
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