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

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

Paddle boarding continues to be one of the most accessible and enjoyable ways to get afloat in 2025, despite recent challenges in the stand up paddling (SUP) industry. While economic shifts and supply chain issues have impacted some brands, the sport itself remains as strong as ever. SUP boarding offers a unique combination of adventure, […]

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

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 stand up paddling often billed as easy technique can be missed. Here are 5 key things every beginner SUP boarder should know and be able to do. Ensure your paddle blade is the correct way round. Paddle boarding newbies can […]

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

Paddleboarding vs kayaking

Are you torn between stand up paddleboarding and kayaking for your next water adventure? Both activities offer a fantastic way to explore lakes, rivers, and coastlines, but they come with their own unique vibes and experiences. In this post, we’ll talk about the pros, and cons of each option, helping you decide which watersport suits […]

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

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. It may be cliche to make that list but having a plan of different locations to paddle will give you something to look forward to and aim for in the coming weeks and months. This is not an exhaustive list […]

Surfing my SUP – a McConks 101 how to guide.

Surfing my SUP a McConks 101 guide

Surfing your paddle board – SUP surfing or paddle surfing to most – is where stand up paddling originally came from. Riding waves, using an oversize board for increased momentum and paddle for additional propulsion was what gave those early pioneers that light bulb moment. SUP surfing – in fact, SUP in general – isn’t […]

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

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White water paddle boarding is an accessible part of SUP. If you’re already a fan of paddle boarding and are looking for a new challenge, we have exciting news for you! You can take your paddling experience to the next level right here in the UK! Our country boasts a wide variety of white water […]

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

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

McConks SUP and outdoor adventure gear products are wide and varied. There’s lots to choose from in the online shop. Which is great, as just around the corner is that man in a red suit who loves to come tumbling down your chimney. Christmas lists and guides may induce groans from the gallery but there’s […]

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

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Adventure SUP can mean so many different things to so many different people. You may indulge in adventure paddle boarding (also known as touring SUP) by simply making small sojourns around your local area. Equally, your paddle boarding adventures may have multi-day excursions with overnighters in the wild. If you’re after a spot of adventure […]

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

Whitewater SUP 7 of the best McConks WW paddle boarding partners

Whitewater SUP is perhaps one of the most thrilling parts of paddle boarding. Piloting your board atop moving flowing water – even in a mellow form – can give a buzz. Whitewater SUP doesn’t just mean hucking big drops and tackling monster volumes of frothy H20. But equally, it can do! If you’re looking to […]

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

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McConks Go Mega SUP boards can be awesome fun. There’s a multitude of ways you can use them. Here’s a list of some of those us and have some craic aboard the BIG ‘un! McConks Go Mega SUP beginner paddle boarding fun. Not everyone takes to SUP easily. And we acknowledge that whilst the sport’s […]

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

Kayaking in winter - 7 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 […]

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

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 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 - 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 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.

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 pigeonhole too much. […]

5 summery SUP things to do with your paddle board.

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 […]

McConks eFoil set up guide – preparing for first flights.

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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 […]