A Beginner’s Guide to Paddleboarding
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
Discover more
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.
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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
Discover more
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.
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
