PADDLER 10
Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District By Jo Moseley www . adventurebooks . com Review by Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
PADDLER 10
REVIEWS
Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District By Jo Moseley www . adventurebooks . com Review by Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
It doesn ’ t seem a moment since I reviewed Jo Moseley ’ s first publication , Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain , and yet here I am with the second of her stunning books , Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District , in my hands .
If Jo ’ s first book was anything to go by , I was really excited for this one to arrive and am so grateful for the opportunity to review it . Jo ’ s writing style is quite unique and different from many others but in a very good way . Jo doesn ’ t just give you the facts and figures for paddling in the Lake District ; she has written another love letter to SUP and clearly has a wonderful relationship with the Lake District . We are taken on a journey where Jo weaves us through the mountains and lakes , their history and all those people she meets along the way . This is so much Jo ’ s style , and we are delighted nothing has changed .
Jo is meticulous about her research , and it shows . No stone is left unturned regarding the routes , launch spots or safety , to name but a few . We can imagine Jo , notebook in hand just before publication , trudging along a track to ensure that a specific gate was still there and working or that the cake provided at a favourite paddling cafe was still on the menu . That is why this book is such a joy .
Each route is written with beautiful storytelling . Then Jo provides guidance on multiple launch spots and parking per lake and technical information , including how to get there , webcams , permits , water sports centres , and boat information . There are many places to eat and stay , with information on what to do locally , such as cycling and exploring , and museums and castles to visit for each lake .
We love hearing about the people Jo meets along the way , like Harrison Ward , ‘ Fell Foodie ’, who cooks with her , along the way . Paddlers like Cal Major and
Anna Little are also ‘ creating an inspiring legacy ’. These beautiful and interesting humans met along the way become familiar to us too .
Jo gives excellent information on lakes you are permitted to paddle on , down to the no-boating zones that protect certain wildlife – there is no excuse not to get it ‘ right ’ in the Lake District , as Jo has done all the hard work for you .
FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGHOUT
There are fabulous photographs throughout , many of which were taken by James Kirby . The lakes are stunning in all weathers , and James certainly has used his talents to showcase the Lake District in all its glory . The photos complement Jo ’ s wonderful writing .
I have never paddled in the Lake District for one reason or another , and reading this book makes me believe that I now have or will in the future . Its words and photos are as inspirational as it gets . It ’ s a beautiful guidebook whether you paddle or not , as it has so much information contained within , and it ’ s published by the award-winning Vertebrate Publishing , who “ Want to connect readers both young and old to the outdoors and inspire adventure .”
We loved Jo ’ s first book and are now in love with the second . I have absolutely no doubt that this book will be as successful as the first . It ’ s a love letter to SUP and the Lake District , written by a woman who is passionate about both . Good luck , Jo , and happy paddling . Price : £ 22.00