WindsurfingUK issue 10 March 2019 | Page 32

Alloy SOLUS 150-250 with twin tailpieces. One boom for all your sails! £165 FULL CARBON BOOMS From £375 Full Carbon CPX 150-210 £375 CPS 180-240 £485 Carbon Mast Extensions 30cm/45cm from £59 Booms Extensions l U p S t a n d P a d d l e M a g AN ADVENTURE TO THE REMOTE BROUGHTON ARCHIPELAGO I live in Vancouver BC and I am passionate about SUP touring. There’s nothing I love more in life than paddling to a remote island, harvesting seafood from the area and cooking it over a campfire and sleeping on the beach. So in the last four years I’ve been getting deeper and deeper into island chains and exploring the coastline with my SUP board. Word and pics: Aya Kristina Engel My reason to SUP: freedom, healthy for my body and the best views! The feeling I had the first time I did an over night paddle trip was akin to that feeling when you get your first car. A giant new found sense of freedom. I can go anywhere, whenever I want feeling! Except this one is on water with no ‘lanes’, less rules and more beaches. I love paddling on my SUP board because it’s so versatile. I find when I’m doing distance paddling in a kayak, my back gets stiff and cramps. On my SUP board, I can move my body in a more ergonomical way that feels good. I can rotate from standing, sitting or kneeling. Also, when you’re standing on SUP you get a way better view of the wildlife beneath you. I have now paddled over the top of orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and dolphins – and saw them all while standing on my board. Our goal: Broughton Archipelago This summer, my friends and I (Ariane Tasca and Valtteri Rantala) decided to go to the northern tip of Vancouver Island to a place called the Broughton Archipelago. It should be noted that most Canadians have no idea where this is or have never heard of it – it is that remote. We chose this location due to its immense whale activity. We wanted to paddle with whales… and did we ever! s t a n d S t a n d U p P a d d l e M a g u p p a d d l e U K LENNY'S WORLD Kai Lenny in profile PLASTIC PATROL Lizzie Carr interview DOUBLE TAP SUP surfing knowledge THAMES FIRST The London Crossing AQUA INC Behind the brand SUP CHALLENGES with Sam Wilson CLAIRE GLASBY photographer profile SUP X white water frolics + TONY BAIN'S SUP KNOWLEDGE SUP GEAR TEST REPORTS TRAVEL INSPIRATION PLUS MUCH MORE!… m a g u k 62 63 s t a n d u p p a d d l e m a g u k l Bases www.mkwindsurfing.co.uk U K Alive, kicking and ready to order in print or digital… SUP mag UK covers all the latest features, stories, interviews and gossip. Whatever style of riding floats your boat (or board), your perfect SUP magazine is available – posted straight to your door. Printed on top quality paper and perfect bound and with so much awesome content from the UK and further afield, SUP Mag UK is your perfect SUP companion. To subscribe to the digital copy with approx 60% savings over the print issue: https://joom.ag/YksY To buy a printed issue on top quality paper with varnished gloss perfect bound covers please visit: http://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/subscribe/ The printed paper copy costs £7.49 inc P&P for a single issue or £27.99 inc P&P for a subscription of four magazines. Please contact us: 01480 465081 Email: [email protected]