Author: Tez
Kayaking in winter – 6 reasons off season sit down paddling is awesome.
Kayaking in winter – just as with off season paddle boarding – can be some of the best paddling you can enjoy. Here at McConks we’re big fans of riding right through the year. Of course, we pick and choose our days. And avoid scenarios where there’s the likelihood the weather may push back at […]
Paddle board versatility – kiddy tandem SUP surfing with the McConks Go Anywhere 14’ GT.
Paddle board versatility is certainly something to be aware of when you’re purchasing your first SUP or upgrading what you already own. Most good quality stand up paddle board designs offer versatility. But you mightn’t know this initially. With SUP being such a board sport – with many different pathways to take your paddling – […]
Kayaking – 5 fun things to do with your awesome McConks inflatable kayak.
Kayaking – particularly the sit on top inflatable kind – is an accessible and fun way to enter the world of paddle sports. You may know McConks as a paddle board brand. However, in a bid to broaden our range out further – but without losing synergy – we now have a range of inflatable […]
Kayak safety – 13 tips to keep you paddling happy.
Kayak safety is as important and SUP safety. Anybody who knows McConks will be aware of our promotion of the latter. All too often we see and hear about paddle boarders getting into trouble. And in some cases, needing rescue. Kayak riders may be sitting down but are still susceptible to the same hazards our […]
Summer SUP – 7 reasons now’s a great time to paddle board.
Summer SUP is here! The kids have finished school for the high season break. And there’s generally more opportunity to get afloat for a paddle. Paddle boarding is a great activity for all the family. And a way to get outside and enjoy nature. As an activity kids can tap into it’s also right up […]
Inflatable kayaking fun – 7 reasons to sit down and paddle.
Inflatable kayaking has been on the McConks radar for a while. We’ve always been fans of sit down paddling. As much as we’re known as a stand up paddle boarding brand there’s been plenty of kayaking fun with Family McConks over the years. And with McConks evolving to encompass outdoor adventures of all types an […]
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Al Storer whitewater SUP edition.
The whitewater river SUP and McConks connection is strong. We’ve had lots of whitewater SUP river paddlers give us their input over the years. So much so that a bunch of MCconks paddle boards are optimised for this very thing. Of course, that’s with additional versatility included as we don’t want to pigeon hole too […]
Winter SUP articles – inspiration and paddle boarding knowledge for the off season.
Winter SUP articles – inspiration and paddle boarding knowledge for the off season.
McConks awesome SUP pics – Dan Stolworthy edition.
McConks awesome SUP pics – Dan Stolworthy edition.
Paddle boarding playlist suggestions – 5 great tunes to consider.
Paddle boarding playlist suggestions.
City SUP – staying connected to the ‘surfing’ lifestyle even inland.
City SUP – staying connected to the ‘surfing’ lifestyle even inland.
5 summery SUP things to do with your paddle board.
Owning a paddle board gives you chance to literally go anywhere and do a whole heap of things on the water. With UK summer in full effect getting afloat is a must. But SUP isn’t just confined to floating mere yards from shore. Here are five easy things to tick off your SUP bucket list […]
A love letter to coastal living & paddle boarding at the seaside.
A love letter to coastal living & SUP at the seaside.
Stuff to do with your McConks SUP…
Stuff to do with your McConks SUP…
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Easter ’22 (week 2) video.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Easter ’22 (week 2) video.
McConks summer SUP vibes (video).
McConks summer SUP vibes (video).
SUP and travel – what are the options?
SUP and travel – what are the options? How to travel with inflatable paddleboards
SUP hack #4768 – paddle board fin screws and tightening them.
SUP hack #4768 – fin screws and tightening them.
SUP litter picks – making a small difference with your stand up paddle board this season.
SUP boards, being the oversize shapes they are, make great workhorses. Able to load up and carry all sorts of gear adventure paddlers will be very aware of how easy it is to carry essentials whilst off on a jaunt. Stand up paddle boards are also great at carrying other things, such as rubbish and […]
McConks watersports guides.
McConks watersports guides.
Surfing wave types and their suitability for progressing SUPers.
Surfing wave types and their suitability for progressing SUPers.
SUP in 2022 – a few stand up paddle boarding predictions for the year ahead.
SUP in 2022 is going to be exciting. With huge numbers of stand up paddlers entering the sport in the last few years the coming 12 months will see progression and participation like never before. That’s how we see it anyway. But what else? Whilst we don’t own a crystal ball it’s fun to make […]
McConks eFoil set up guide – preparing for first flights.
Anyone beady eyed will have noticed of late we’ve been testing a McConks electric hydrofoil prototype. Whilst this might not be for everyone it’s certainly pricked a great deal of interest. If you’re looking to get into eFoiling with the McConks electric hydrofoil board then here’s a handy set up guide that’ll allow you to […]
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Crantock Beach, Cornwall.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Crantock Beach, Cornwall.
McConks SUP family breakout! – Stop Motion animated fun.
McConks family SUP stop motion lockdown BREAKOUT!
McConks SUP reading corner: The Fisherman – an ocean lesson for all.
It never pays to think you know it all…especially where Mother nature’s concerned. When it comes to weather the Fisherman generally knows best.
Go Inspire: It’s all about the kids…
There’s something in development at McConks. For the kiddy SUPers out there.
