SUP Mag UK May 2015 issue 5 | Page 5

Blue Chip's annual Inflation Day event, held on the banks of the Thames, is an opportunity for paddlers of all levels to come along, check out the latest inflatable stand up paddle boards, chat to brand representatives and generally have a whale of time – whatever the weather. Come rain, shine, snow or hail, the Blue Chip crew and all involved make this shindig go off as it signals the official start to the UK's summer paddling season. 2015's event was no different with plenty of SUP folks making the trek – bags of SUP action was had by all, despite less than ideal air temperatures, and all were stoked to be part of another cracking gathering. Here's to next year and the event blowing up even further! (Sorry, we couldn't resist that last pun...). 5 s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k