{"id":1330,"date":"2024-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guide-to-stand-up-paddleboarding\/"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:27:16","slug":"paddle-boarding-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/paddle-boarding-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddle Boarding Tips &#8211; A beginner&#8217;s guide to stand-up paddle boarding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_27c149b9c5893d6bfbbdc46ecfec1fa2\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/beginners-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeginner&#8217;s guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/water-sports\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWater sports\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/paddle-boarding\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaddle Boarding\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPaddle Boarding Tips &#8211; A beginner&#8217;s guide to stand-up paddle boarding\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Paddleboarding Adventures\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-07-02T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">July 2, 2024<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t6 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x312.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x234.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x468.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/guidetosup_herov2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x419.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_fca90935a5e12fc26417b3e8aeff0d56\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paddle-boarding-tips\">Paddle Boarding Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to try stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) for the first time or you&#8217;re looking to improve your skills, this guide will ensure you have a great time out on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paddle-boarding-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Paddle Boarding Tips - 3 people enjoying SUP on a river in the summer\" class=\"wp-image-6469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paddle-boarding-tips.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paddle-boarding-tips-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paddle-boarding-tips-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-stand-up-paddle-boarding-sup\"> What is stand-up paddle boarding? (SUP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Born from surfing routes in Hawaii, stand-up paddle boards float on the water and are propelled along with the use of a long paddle. Most paddle boards are inflatable (iSUP), though you really can\u2019t tell when you are on one! Whether you want to cruise along rivers, play in the surf, get wild on white-water, take a trip with the kids and your pooch, or try your balance with a little SUP Yoga. This water sport really does have something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-25.png 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-25-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-25-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-skills-do-i-need-for-paddle-boarding\">What skills do I need for Paddle Boarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can try their hands at stand-up paddle boarding and flat water is best for beginners. First, start by kneeing and as your confidence grows, you&#8217;ll be able to stand up and use your paddle. If you\u2019ve caught the SUP bug and brought your own board, you\u2019ll need to know how to make that board move like a pro! Be able to read water and weather conditions and know what to wear for maximum enjoyment and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst most people can stand and manage to paddle along without too much trouble if you want to be confident and safe on the water a little coaching can go a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_d6ce20b6761c23cf251137662e43b185\" class=\"BigCommerce BigCommerce--no-products radial pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none      \"  data-color-scheme=\"radial\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"BigCommerceBanner\">\n\n\n\t<div class=\"BigCommerceBanner__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"BigCommerceBanner__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/untitled-design-1.png\" class=\"BigCommerceBanner__product-img\" alt=\"OS Guidebooks and Maps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/untitled-design-1.png 393w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/untitled-design-1-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"BigCommerceBanner__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\tEXPLORE THE\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"BigCommerceBanner__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tOS Shop\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"BigCommerceBanner__description\">\n\t\t\t\tWe are with you every step of the way.\u00a0Shop our trusted walking and hiking maps and guidebooks\u2028so you can explore the outdoors with confidence.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGo to the shop\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"BigCommerceProductsBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"Heading\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2\t\t\tclass=\"Heading__title h2\">\n\t\t\tChanging Robes Perfect for Post Paddle Boarding\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper BigCommerceProductsSwiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper Products\" data-products=\"6127,6138,6131\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center BigCommerce__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGo to the shop\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-get-paddle-boarding-training\">Where Can I get Paddle Boarding Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to learn is from a passionate pro with recognised qualifications. Many SUP schools offer beginners skills coaching sessions that last between 90 minutes and 2 hours. You can expect to learn how to handle the board and paddle effectively, safety and rescue techniques along with basic paddle skills such as the forward, front sweep, and reverse sweep strokes. A good coach will fuse these skills with fun games to ensure you catch the SUP love bug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-below-is-a-list-of-recognised-sup-professional-bodies\">Below is a list of recognised SUP Professional Bodies:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsupa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSUPA<\/a> (British Stand-Up Paddle Association)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcanoeing.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCU<\/a> (British Canoe Union)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academyofsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASI<\/a> (Academy of Surfing Instructors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Top up your paddle skills from the comfort of your own home with the <a href=\"https:\/\/the-water-skills-academy.teachable.com\/p\/isup-smart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISUP SMART<\/a> course from Water Skills Academy. You will enjoy an interactive theory course with a certified WSA instructor, covering equipment, weather, and navigation, managing hazards and associated paddle risks, SUP rescue techniques and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-26.png\" alt=\"sunset SUP - Paddle Boarding Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-26.png 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-26-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-26-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-go-paddle-boarding\">Where can I go paddle boarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>River. Canal. Lake. Reservoir. Coast. You and your SUP can travel the world, experiencing and enjoying every type of waterway there is! iSUPs (inflatable stand-up paddle board) roll down and pack into a carry bag, many with wheels, making it easy to transport and find new places to explore. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes?activity=OTHER_PADDLING&amp;routeType=trusted&amp;stars=0&amp;distanceMin=0&amp;lat=51.776100&amp;lon=-1.894300&amp;zoom=7.0000&amp;style=Leisure&amp;type=2d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paddle routes in OS Maps<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_add6c819cd3a8d63b2c25c7f8bc46ada\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes?activity=OTHER_PADDLING&#038;routeType=trusted&#038;stars=0&#038;distanceMin=0&#038;lat=51.776100&#038;lon=-1.894300&#038;zoom=7.0000&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPaddle Boarding Routes UK\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-paddle-boarding-on-rivers-and-canals\">Tips for Paddle Boarding on Rivers and canals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rivers have free paddle board access such as my home the Wye, others require a licence. To be sure you\u2019re covered grab yourself a paddle membership with Water Skills Academy and you will receive a Canal and Rivers Trust Licence granting you access to over 3,000km of waterways. As a bonus you\u2019ll also receive 10 million public and civil liability insurance. Launch and landing points particularly along rivers can be private access only. A useful site to check for access is <a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/paddlepoints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Paddling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paddle Boarding on rivers requires knowledge of weather and water conditions to paddle safely, particularly if the rivers are tidal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Paddle Boarding Tips - SUP group session\" class=\"wp-image-11381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-27.png 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-27-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-27-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-paddle-boarding-on-lakes\">Tips for Paddle Boarding on Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my favourite paddling has been on lakes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/popular-locations\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a>. Ullswater, Wastwater and Derwent Water are particularly beautiful! Many of the big lakes around England and Scotland allow access to the public. Whilst private lakes such as those at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-cirencester-swindon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Cerney<\/a> in the Cotswolds require membership and a recognised branded board if you\u2019re bringing your own kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakes are a super safe start place for newbie paddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-paddle-boarding-on-reservoirs\">Tips for Paddle Boarding on Reservoirs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some stunning reservoirs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/national-parks\/brecon-beacons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brecon Beacons<\/a> but\nthese do require a licence from a certified water sports provider. Look out for\nlocal SUP schools running events in these stunning locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-28.png\" alt=\"SUP sea water - tips for paddle boarding\" class=\"wp-image-11382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-28.png 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-28-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-28-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-paddle-boarding-in-the-sea-and-by-the-coast\">Tips for Paddle Boarding in the Sea and by the Coast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably some of the most incredible paddle experience will be found on the coast but coastal paddling also requires the most skill and knowledge of conditions and navigation. Whilst it is free and easy to launch anywhere along the coast in the UK, to truly experience the magic of coastal paddling join an organised trip. The <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-purbeck-and-south-dorset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset coastline<\/a> around Durdle Door and Harry\u2019s Rock is stunning. At the Gower coastline around Rhossili and Three Cliffs you may get to paddle with grey seals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_75a00f079e62a4a6a258b2c40a9f15a6\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-places-to-go-paddleboard-in-the-south-west\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBest places to paddleboard in Devon &amp; Cornwall \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_add6c819cd3a8d63b2c25c7f8bc46ada\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes?activity=OTHER_PADDLING&#038;routeType=trusted&#038;stars=0&#038;distanceMin=0&#038;lat=51.776100&#038;lon=-1.894300&#038;zoom=7.0000&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPaddle Boarding Routes UK\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-equipment-do-i-need-for-paddle-boarding\">What equipment do I need for Paddle Boarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of places to hire a SUP and you can do so for as little as a couple of hours or an entire day. If you love it, you&#8217;ll want to have your own board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all new hobbies, we start small with our kit and build up. Here\u2019s my list of \u2018must haves\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sup-essential-equipment\">SUP Essential Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick release belt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coiled (flat water paddling) or flat leash (coastal paddling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buoyancy Aid &#8211; don\u2019t skimp with this.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you buy a board package these items will come together. Accredited SUP Instructors and SUP Schools no longer promote coiled leashes attached directly to the leg, due to safety concerns. Therefore, a quick release belt which attaches the leash to your waist is a MUST!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my favourite suppliers are:&nbsp;Mc Conks, Starboard, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/red-equipment\/\">Red Paddle UK<\/a>, Oshea, Fanatic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-29.png\" alt=\"Kids SUP beginners tips\" class=\"wp-image-11383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-29.png 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-29-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-29-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sup-accessories-to-extend-your-fun\">SUP Accessories to extend your fun!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the basics you can slowly add to your kit to help extend your time on the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wetsuit shoes \/ deck shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wetsuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/activity-gear\/walking\/dry-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drybag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/clothing-accessories\/changing-robes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Changing robe <\/a>&#8211; 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If you have enjoyed these beginner paddle boarding tips but want to get a bit more experience try joining a local group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a SUP social, community paddle or a SUP litter pick in association with <a href=\"https:\/\/planetpatrol.co\/clean-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet Patrol<\/a>. There&#8217;s also a number of guided paddles and beginners courses. Search online for your closest or ask your local hire company. 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