A Beginner’s Guide to Paddleboarding

A Beginner’s Guide to Paddleboarding

Author: National Trust September 8, 2022 Duration: 20:27
Hiking, running, and cycling can be great ways to get from A to B for the environmentally conscious traveller.

But for a truly alternative mode of transport why not embrace the power of the paddle? Jo Dyson heads to Anglesey to learn the ropes and become an expert in Stand Up Paddleboarding aka SUP.

Production
Host: Jo Dyson
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

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For more about paddlesports at National Trust places here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/best-places-to-kayak-and-canoe 

We hope this episode inspires you to begin your own paddleboarding adventure. However, this podcast is not a comprehensive guide. 

It’s important to research dos and don’ts to stay safe when you take to the water. Here are some useful resources to get you started: 
British Canoeing
https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2021/sup-safety-week-all-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe-on-the-water 

RNLI
https://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/stand-up-paddle-boarding 

For further inspiration, National Trust book Slow Adventures features Psyched Paddleboarding and lots of other ideas for your next wild expedition.

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