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Dive into the extensive library of McConks SUP articles, your go-to digital magazine for everything stand up paddle boarding.

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Latest paddleboarding articles

Earth day 2026 | What does it mean to you?

Why 15 minutes in (or on) water can do more for your well‑being than an hour in the gym

Go Wild with McConks: Save Up to £250 on Premium Whitewater Paddle Boards

McConks and preordering

Kingfishers, tipis, wild swimming and a bit of paddleboarding

Elementor #698014

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McConks and preordering

Why Our Boards Are Available Only for Preorder or in Limited Quantities Hello! If you’ve noticed that many of our …

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August 22, 2025 / andrew david mcconkey

Kingfishers, tipis, wild swimming and a bit of paddleboarding

Kingfishers, tipis, wild swimming and a bit of paddleboarding: Discover the perfect riverside getaway at …

July 16, 2025 / andrew david mcconkey

Water quality : time for change

On 12 March 2025, the Government yesterday issued a press release following a consultation on …

March 13, 2025 / andy mcconkey

Paddle boarding technique – 8 key things every beginner SUPer should know.

Paddle boarding technique is often overlooked. Especially at the start of your SUP journey. With …

February 13, 2025 / Tez

What makes McConks paddleboards such great value?

McConks paddleboards are renowned for their exceptional value and quality, making them a top choice …

January 13, 2025 / andy mcconkey

Places to paddle blogs

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Adventure SUP – 8 of the best McConks touring paddle boarding partners.

Adventure SUP can mean so many different things to so many different people. You may indulge in adventure paddle boarding …

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November 15, 2024 / Tez

SUP places – 5 iconic paddle boarding locations to aim for in 2025

SUP places to paddle should be high on your bucket list of New Year’s resolutions …

December 31, 2024 / Tez

Paddleboarding vs. kayaking: which water adventure should you choose?

Are you torn between stand up paddleboarding and kayaking for your next water adventure? Both …

January 17, 2025 / Tez

McConks SUP travel guides: Gwithian, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall.

McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Gwithian, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall …

July 28, 2020 / andy mcconkey

McConks SUP travel guides: Langstone, Chichester Harbour (north), Hampshire.

McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Langstone, Chichester Harbour (north), Hampshire …

July 30, 2020 / andy mcconkey

Browse our paddleboard blog archive

Earth day 2026 | What does it mean to you?

Why 15 minutes in (or on) water can do more for your well‑being than an hour in the gym

Go Wild with McConks: Save Up to £250 on Premium Whitewater Paddle Boards

McConks and preordering

Kingfishers, tipis, wild swimming and a bit of paddleboarding

eFoiling fun? McConks ex-demo eFoil sale!

McConks SUP travel guides: Chasewater, Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Hydrofoils: the differences between high aspect and low aspect for wing foiling.

Elementor #698014

Outdoor adventure equipment essentials for 5 microadventures.

Outdoor adventures – 5 fun & cheap family adventures to enjoy.

Outdoor adventure gear – 5 essential products to enhance your experience.

Outdoor adventures in the rain – 5 fun family things to do in the wet.

McConks change robes – new in and minus the hefty price tag!

World Water Day 2024.

BIGGER outdoor adventures – 7 fabulous experiences to enjoy with family and friends.

Summer outdoor adventures – 7 marvellous escapes to discover.

SUP safety 2024: the year of stand up paddle boarding safety awareness.

SUP safety considerations for beginners in 2024 – a reminder as we look forward to warmer weather

Paddle board stock level check – McConks paddle boarding kit.

Outdoor adventure combos – 5 fun ways to combine your favourite activities.

Paddle boarding – looking for inspirational places to paddle in Wales?

Outdoor adventure locations – 7 fab UK spots for awesome fun.

Swing into Spring: Free organic cotton hammock worth £45 with our best value inflatable paddleboard package

McConks touring paddle boards GT, T, ST – 6 essential points to consider when buying.

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures Amazon SUP Challenge 2024.

Paddle boarding initiatives 2024 – awesome things McConks are doing this year.

Summer sunshine SUP – high season paddling has finally arrived 100%!

Inflatable kayaking fun – 7 reasons to sit down and paddle.

Summer SUP – 7 reasons now’s a great time to paddle board.

Kayak safety – 13 tips to keep you paddling happy.

Kayaking – 5 fun things to do with your awesome McConks inflatable kayak.

Paddle board versatility – kiddy tandem SUP surfing with the McConks Go Anywhere 14’ GT.

Kayaking in winter – 6 reasons off season sit down paddling is awesome.

Not just a Black Friday offer

Winter paddle boarding guide – 7 top tips for easily making the most of cold weather SUP.

McConks Go Mega SUP – 5 fun ways to use these BIG paddle boards.

Whitewater SUP – 7 of the best McConks WW paddle boarding partners.

Adventure SUP – 8 of the best McConks touring paddle boarding partners.

McConks SUP & outdoor adventure  – 8 awesome gifts for under your Xmas tree.

White water paddle boarding – a McConks 101 how to guide.

Surfing my SUP – a McConks 101 how to guide.

SUP places – 5 iconic paddle boarding locations to aim for in 2025

What makes McConks paddleboards such great value?

What makes a good paddleboarding mentor?

Paddleboarding vs. kayaking: which water adventure should you choose?

Paddle boarding technique – 8 key things every beginner SUPer should know.

Paddleboard press release – Coast to Coast paddle adventure

Paddle boarding is thriving in 2025 – 12 reasons the sport is here to stay

Paddle boarding – when our friends, Ant and Chuck, told us what they had planned, we thought they were insane