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For Hayley and Jo , paddle boarding is not just about the sport ; it ’ s a way of life . They want to introduce and share a way of life with everyone through their new venture , the Paddle Cabin , based on the beautiful River Medway in Kent .
Their mission is clear ; to make your soul happy through paddleboarding sessions , experiences and community of local paddlers .
By Hayley Browning and Jo Taylor
HAYLEY AND JO ’ S STORY
Despite growing up in Kent on the doorstep of the Paddle Cabin ’ s new home , Hayley and Jo met at sunrise at the summit of Snowdon , their favourite mountain , back in 2014 and never looked back .
Jo ’ s passion for SUP began in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex and being actively involved with her local club SUPSECT , which inspired her to develop and hone her technical skills , and gave her a real sense of community to enjoy , explore and learn together .
Knowing Hayley ’ s love for the outdoors and passion for well-being , Jo introduced her to the sport , and the water quickly became the place she felt at her happiest . Being on the water triggered a sense of relief that Hayley had been searching for since her breast cancer diagnosis .
That moment she stepped on her paddleboard was the first time she had felt connected to her true self again , after two years trying to navigate her life postbreast cancer . Not only had she ’ d been recovering from the short- and long-term physical effects from
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PADDLE CABIN