Connecting with the water and understanding the various issues that the river Avon faces is essential for appreciating both its ecological significance and its role in local communities. The river, while a source of beauty and recreation, is also confronting challenges such as pollution, habitat destruction, and changes […]
In September this year four of us travelled from the source of the river Wye to the sea by walking, biking and SUP. Here is the video we chucked together from our trip. What a stunning river the Wye is!
The Red Paddle XL is one hell of a big Stand Up Paddleboard, in fact its 17 feet in length and 60 inches wide. It has been designed for group paddles and events, and an add on to schools. Although not designed for individuals, surprisingly you can paddle […]
I always try and make the most of the free time I get, and when on a business trip, I also try to get a bit of “outdoor time” in. Recently, whilst setting up Battle Archery North Wales, we happened to be in Bala, right next to a […]
The Bristol Avon is more that just a river. In fact most people don’t get to see just how amazing it really is! One way to explore this stunning river is by Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). This is a clean, quiet and tranquil way to travel along the […]
Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP, is shooting off in so many different directions at the moment its hard to keep track of it. But one area that I have been keen to explore, especially as I am an instructor, is Whitewater! After a nice Autumnal trip down my […]
I remember sitting around a pub table in the middle of Wales discussing the Source2sea trip with the rest of the team. Little did we know at that time that Level Films would end up following us on our journey with video cameras in tow. It was a […]
Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP, is a very fast growing sport in the UK, and as it grows so do the SUP clubs. A growing number of paddlers in the Bristol area decided it was time for Bristol to get its own club. A few of the new […]
As a SUP, or Stand Up Paddleboard instructor I was keen to find out more about SUP Yoga, especially as I have never had a go at Yoga! In countries like the USA it has really taken off, so why is it becoming so popular? I got together […]
The Red Paddle Explorer board is aimed at the paddler that wants to know what’s around the next corner. The clue is in the tittle! It is a 12’6” inflatable board that fits in the boot of your car. It looked and sounded like a great concept, so […]
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