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Do Paddle Boards Have a Weight Limit? Understanding Guidelines

One of the most common questions I get is do paddle boards have a weight limit and the simple answer is yes. In this guide, I explore the weight limits...

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Do I Need a Life Jacket to Paddle Board? Safety Insights

I get that part of the draw of paddle boarding is the fact that we look incredibly cool and that image of coolness is often punctured by an unwieldy life...

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Do You Need a License to Paddle Board? Regulations Explained

It’s a common misconception that you can paddle board freely anywhere with no limitations but in the UK this isn’t the case. As you will see below, while there are...

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Best Places to Paddle Board in the UK

The UK is arguably one of the best places in the world for paddleboarding - we are an island after all! Not only that but within our relatively small patch...

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How to Get Back on a Paddle Board

I consider myself to be an experienced paddleboarder, but there are instances where I still fall off my board or have to climb off into the water. It’s unavoidable! As...

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Where to Stand on The Paddle Board

I love watching people climb onto their paddle boards and attempt to stand on them in a variety of weird poses with their feet at varying positions and angles. But...

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How to Hold an SUP Paddle Like a Pro

So, you’re kitted out with an epic board and paddle, you’ve mastered climbing onto your board, and are ready to go. With your paddle in hand, you attempt to go...

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How to Inflate and Deflate a Paddle Board

If you’ve opted for an inflatable paddle board you will get to the point when you have to inflate it for the first time! Now, I have bad news -...

How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board

How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board

If you’ve looked at the range of paddle boards available I wouldn’t be surprised if you were overwhelmed or struggling to make a choice. It can be confusing as there...

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How to Stand Up on a Paddle Board?

So, you’ve bought yourself a paddle board and have all the necessary gear such as a paddle, leash, and PFD. It’s now time to take the next step… literally… and...

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What Size Paddle Board Do I Need?

You’ve decided that you want to get into paddle boarding - amazing! The first step, therefore, is to buy yourself a paddle board! But, you look at the different sizes...

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What Muscles Does Paddle Boarding Work?

There’s an annoying misconception that we paddle boarders have to suffer - the misconception that this sport offers no physical benefit and that it does nothing as part of an...

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How Many Calories Does Paddle Boarding Burn?

Part of maintaining a healthy regime for your body includes gaining and burning calories. Calories provide energy and allow our body to work properly but too much can result in...

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What to Wear When Paddle Boarding in the UK

You’ve probably seen the amazing photos on our site of the team in action and you’ll notice we are mainly wearing shorts and bikinis. It’s not always like that! I...

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What is Paddle Boarding [Ultimate Beginner Guide]

Although paddle boarding is not a new sport historically, it’s new in the sense of popularity and availability. This leaves many people asking, what is paddle boarding? And I find...

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The 7 must have accessories to fuel your paddle boarding adventures

Paddle boarding is an exciting and fun-filled water activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner,...