Friday 29 Aug 2025
| by Sarah Thornely - SUPJunkie
Some partnerships just work – and that’s exactly the case with the brilliant crew at Northerly Swell Surfside Emporium and the Northern SUP Race Club. You know good people when you meet them, and thanks to the equally wonderful Anna Little, I was introduced in 2024 to Northerly Swell’s very...
1. The North: GBSUP Big Dippa Weekend at Whitley Bay
This Saturday, 23 August 2025, Whitley Bay plays host to
The Big Dippa – Round 6 of the Black Project...
Thursday 21 Aug 2025
| by Sarah Thornely - SUPJunkie
In just over two weeks’ time, on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, the 2025 Edition of SUPERFestival will launch in stunning Torbay.
Along the dramatic coastline...
Thursday 14 Aug 2025
| by Sarah Thornely - SUPJunkie
Photos by Henry Carter
In just over a week’s time, at the quiet upper reaches of the River Thames, stand-up paddleboarders will line up along the grassy banks of Lechlade. Kayaks, canoes, surf skis, and prone boards will join the mix and this moment marks the start of something extraordinary....
I am a Children & Young Persons Coordinator for Surrey Young Carers (part of Action for Carers, Surrey) and had an event for 12-15 year old young carers on Friday 1st August. We had 13 young carers join and we all took part in the thorough instruction and safety briefing...
Friday 01 Aug 2025
| by Sarah Thornely - SUPJunkie
How do we best share the love of stand up paddleboarding – whether that’s racing, exploring, or community events?
Through personal recommendations and enthusiasm, of course. But ultimately,...
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
| by Duncan Troy - CEO | Oscar Propulsion Limited
Every paddle sold helps support AquaPaddle events across the UK!
If you love the simplicity and community vibe of AquaPaddle, you’re probably also someone who enjoys getting the most out of...
Sebastian Szubski has officially broken the record for fastest circumnavigation of Britain by kayak. The Polish Olympian set off from near Mallaig, in western Scotland, on the 12th of June. He...
Friday 25 Jul 2025
| by Sarah Thornely - SUPJunkie
Photo Credits – most photos Craig Sawyer/Blue Juice
The Yukon 1000 – currently the longest paddle race on Earth – wrapped up just last week, and once again, it delivered endurance, resilience, and incredible adventure stats.
The inaugural Thames Ultra 200, a 200-kilometer paddleboarding event stretching from Lechlade, Gloucestershire to Teddington, Southwest London, was an adventure that truly tested my limits. As I prepared to start, the rain poured down, mirroring the anxiety I felt after a sleepless night. Having never paddled this section of the...
At the source of the Thames River tomorrow in Lechlade, over 100 paddlers will embark on the inaugural Thames 200 Ultra: a race that covers the entire length of the navigable, non-tidal Thames. James Fletcher is determined to set the first record for prone paddling the length of...
The newest paddling race in the UK: who’s going to win the first Thames 200 Ultra?
This August Bank Holiday weekend marks the start of the first ever Thames 200 Ultra, the UK’s newest endurance paddling race. Paddling the full length of the Thames, from its navigable...
Poplar
We have started working with a new charity, introduced to us by the PLA (Port of London Authority) who have generously funded the sessions on East London as part of their Active Thames Project. The Charity is the Kitchen Social project. It is for underprivileged...
Monday 24 Jun 2024
| by Marian Spiers & Brett Scillitoe
BlueSpace Report – Newham – ELCAN – The Dost Centre – 22nd June 2024
Due to many months of terrible Winter and Spring weather, running BlueSpace sessions has been a big challenge. But now, finally, the sun has come out and organisations are feeling like taking up our offer of...
Advice from Paul Simmons, UK Brand Manager – Starboard SUP
Stand up paddleboards come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing board that’s wide and boasting width in the nose and tail brings the stability that first-timers require for confidence-inspiring paddling. Such boards do have their limitations...