Investigating towards Botley

One of the many things that I have enjoyed about paddleboarding is the feeling that I am exploring and discovering new things.  Due to family commitments, I am normally out paddling when others wouldn’t even consider going out.  Sunday was a case in point.  I managed to get out onto the water by about 1030…

Another first – a sea paddle

The great thing about taking up a new sport is that, for a while, there are a lot of ‘firsts’.  Today was no exception.  I had a choice between paddling from Eastlands Boatyard, my normal spot or going further afield.  I did some research last night and saw that the winds were going to be…

And my new sport is paddleboarding

For those of you who either have an interest or participate in surf sports, you’ll probably know about stand up paddleboarding or SUP for short.  I’d known about the sport for a couple of years but I’d never got round to having a go.  Well, three weeks ago, I decided enough was enough! I contacted…