PADDLER 9
By Lisa Drewe https :// wildthingspublishing . com Review by Sarah Thornely ( Supjunkie )
PADDLER 9
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South West England Paddle Boarding – 100 Places to SUP , Canoe & Kayak
By Lisa Drewe https :// wildthingspublishing . com Review by Sarah Thornely ( Supjunkie )
The south west of England is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to and from the UK . With the boom in getting on the water by paddleboard , I was delighted to have been sent this new book – it focuses on this quite stunning area and gives the low-down on the best places to paddle on the coast and inland waters too .
The cover draws you in , showcasing the crystal turquoise waters of Cornwall , and the photographs throughout are beautiful . There is great content from the outset , from choosing a board , advice for beginners , and planning a trip to what to pack in your dry bag .
There is a helpful paragraph on how best to use the book , from route planning and paddling environment to a ‘ Best for ’ section , be it paddling with your family , visiting cliffs , caves and arches , history and heritage , to island circumnavigations . The grading system from 1 to 5 is clever , so 1 might be a smaller , protected area and never far from the bank , and at the other end of the scale , 5 would be a coastal journey on more exposed water . Lakes , rivers , canals , estuaries , and coastal environments are all covered in the grading system .
Finally , at the end of the book are two very important chapters , Keeping Safe on the Water , which gives excellent advice on equipment , safety procedures , and potential health issues . Last but not least is Paddling Responsibly , which , in a concise chapter , gives a wealth of information from the paddler ’ s code , wildlife , licences and permits , and how to make your voice heard , if necessary , to the organizations who undertake to protect our waterways .
This guidebook has been well written by award-winning writer Lisa Drewe whose other publications include ‘ Islandeering - Adventures Around the Edge of Britain ’ s Hidden Islands ’ and ‘ England and Wales - Island Bagging ’.
A beautiful book , incredibly well researched and written by Lisa , which would inspire any paddler , be they at the beginning of their SUP journey or a seasoned pro – this book is a no-brainer if you love SUP at £ 18.99 .