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Quickfire fun questions:
Who would it be if you could paddle with anyone, dead or alive? The writer, Margaret Atwood and visual artists, Mona Hatoum, Frida Kahlo and the incredible Louise Bourgeois.
If your board had a name, what would it be? I’ ve never understood why we name inanimate objects! Isn’ t that a thing that blokes get obsessed about?
What’ s the strangest thing you’ ve seen floating in the water? Nothing strange, I can think of the worst – raw sewage!
What essential gear do you always bring? My safety bag – never go anywhere without it!
If your board could talk, what would it say about your paddling skills? So much room for improvement!
If you could only bring three items on a SUP trip – what would they be? Can I call my dog an item? Plus, of course, his BA and a dog treat!
What’ s the strangest thing you’ ve ever tried to transport on a board? Nothing strange, more memorable. I once tried to rescue a beautiful collie by trying to get her onto my board. She had decided that swimming across the River Trent was a good idea! I ended up herding her back to her owners.
IF YOU COULD ONLY PADDLE TO THE BEAT OF ONE MUSICAL TRACK, WHAT TRACK WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Insane – Flume featuring Moon Holiday. It was featured in a short film showcasing USA WW SUP and included Corran Addison & Dan Gavere. It was the first time I had seen what could be achieved on a SUP. The song still sends an excited shiver down my back!
What’ s the oddest snack you’ ve ever eaten while paddling?
If only my life were that exotic!
What’ s your most unusual board ritual or superstition? My van must always be packed in a specific way, not due to superstition but down to being menopausal. I would never find anything otherwise!
What’ s the ultimate SUP superpower you wish you had? How much time have you got?
Finally, any shoutouts? I would like to give a big shoutout to Desperate Measures, in Nottingham, who have given such excellent customer service to all the students I have signposted their way.
HUGE THANKS, EMMA, FOR TAKING THE TIME OUT FOR THIS.