SUP weather heatwave inbound – May 13 (ish), 2022, onwards.
SUP weather heatwave inbound - May 13 (ish), 2022, onwards.
Easter Holidays 2022 SUP weather long range predictions.
Easter Holidays 2022 SUP weather long range predictions.
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…
SUP surfing commitment – staying stoked on wave riding.
SUP surfing isn’t an easy sport. As with prone surfing there’s much to learn and gain experience with. Yet it’s definitely one of the most fulfilling areas of stand up…
One wheel SUP injury recovery with the McConks Skatewheel.
One wheel SUP injury recovery with the McConks Skatewheel.
SUP spring is now sprung! Long range weather update.
SUP spring is now sprung! Long range weather update.
SUP in later life – older generation paddling benefits.
SUP in later life - older generation paddling benefits.
SUP Spring 2022 – how’s it looking weather wise (update)?
SUP Spring 2022 – how’s it looking weather wise (update)?
SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.
SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
Paddle love? Other complimentary SUP disciplines to try.
Paddle love? Other complimentary SUP disciplines to try.
SUP spring is on the way? Met Office long range weather predictions.
SUP and spring go together like strawberries and cream (for many). After a winter SUP hiatus, where kit's been left hanging to dry, the new spring season sounds the hooter…
Time, for learning something new with SUP?
From the title of this post you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re going to be promoting the fact you should be learning new SUP skills and ways of being with…
Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.
Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.
Thinking of starting a SUP business in 2022? Here’s the McConks take.
SUP's recent boom time has seen a resurgence of interest in stand up paddle boarding as a viable business opportunity. More specifically starting a SUP brand. And even more granular:…
SUP defining areas: paddles and paddling.
SUP paddles and paddling define what stand up paddle boarding is. Yet the amount of new recruits that miss this is significant. It’s not hard to understand why. Of all…
eSkate wingin’ – electric one wheel wingsurfing on land.
eSkate wingin' - electric one wheel wingsurfing on land.
SUP frost: sunrise and early morning paddles are now go!
SUP frost: sunrise and early morning paddles are now go!
SUP weather predictions – January into February 2022.
SUP weather predictions - January into February 2022.
Swedish winter SUP reel with Chris Jones (video).
Swedish winter SUP looks amazing. How do we know this? Well, take a look at Chris Jones' images (which you can see more of in the McConks SUP community Facebook…
Adrenaline SUP, euphoric moments and the post-session comedown.
Adrenaline SUP, euphoric moments and the post-session comedown.
SUP in tropical esque conditions (right on your doorstep).
SUP can take paddler anywhere, at any time of year. The weather also plays its part. At times when it should be a bit grotty you may get lucky and…
Forcing the (SUP) issue – when ‘it’s’ just not right…
Forcing the issue with SUP can often be the case when 'it's' not right. And by 'it' we're talking about things like Mother Nature chucking her toys out the pram;…
SUP tips for quick paddles when you’re short on time.
SUP tips for quick paddles when you're short on time.
Festive SUP weather predictions.
Festive SUP - as in getting out for a paddle this Christmas period - is very much dependant on weather. For many people, Christmas means time off work and school.…
SUP weather – long range predictions for the festive period.
SUP weather updates are something we've done in the past. And with the festive period bringing time off work for a good many it can be a good opportunity to…
Stand up paddle boarding and the five Ps to improve.
Stand up paddle boarding and the five Ps to improve.
Sewage in the sea. Sewage in rivers. STOP! NOW!
Sewage in the sea. Sewage in rivers. STOP! NOW! We need to work together to get the dumping of sewage in seas and rivers stopped.
Christmas gifts for SUPers. Too early to talk about?
Christmas gifts for SUPers. Too early to talk about?
SUP backyards: Chris Jones’ Swedish paddling paradise.
SUP backyards: Chris Jones' Swedish paddling paradise.
McConks SUP community awesomeness pics – early autumn 2020 edition.
McConks SUP community awesomeness pics - early autumn 2020 edition.
Sunny September SUP sessions with the McConks Freedom 10’6 hard board.
Sunny September (Freedom) SUP sessions: daddy/daughter edition.
Summer & winter (SUP) watersports holidays – a good choice for many.
Summer & winter (SUP) watersports holidays - a good choice for many.
Paddle, board and camera, check: autumn can be the best time of year for SUP sunrise and sunset photos.
Paddle, board and camera, check: autumn can be the best time of year for SUP sunrise and sunset shots.
Summer’s done: time to hang your SUP up, right?
Pics: Chris Jones. At time of writing the UK is experiencing some late summer heat. With sunshine levels abound, wind levels low and waters still warm it's certainly an enticing…
Working in the SUP industry: what are the options?
Working in the SUP industry: what are the options?
WindSUP cruising style – the benefits of light wind, non-planing windsurfing.
WindSUP cruising style – the benefits of light wind, non-planing windsurfing.
Breezy views – overcoming windsurfing’s difficulties and getting involved.
Windsurfing is such a difficult sport to fall in love with – fiddly component parts, tricky technique (dictated to in large part by Mother Nature) and an ever fluctuating set…
Dawn calls – sunrise SUP sessions for personal well being.
Dawn calls - sunrise SUP sessions for personal well being.
Bungee SUP riding #2 – newbie glides with Oli Lane-Peirce.
Bungee SUP riding #2 - newbie glides with Oli Lane-Peirce.
Appreciate the vista – SUP: the best viewing platform in the world!
Appreciate the vista - SUP: the best viewing platform in the world!
SUP scorchio! But will the warm spell last beyond the weekend (July 24, 2021)?
SUP scorchio! But will the warm spell last beyond the weekend (July 24, 2021)?
No wind or waves? Bungee SUPin’ for additional summer fun!
No wind or waves? Bungee SUP in for additional summer fun!
McConks SUP user guide: responsible and safe stand up paddle boarding.
McConks SUP user guide: responsible and safe stand up paddle boarding.
Olympian Aimee Fuller eFoiling along the Thames, London.
Olympian Aimee Fuller eFoiling along the Thames, London.
A brief guide to UK SUP areas and what you might find (broadly).
With a thriving SUP scene and participation numbers increasing exponentially and showing no sign of slowing down, there’s a thirst for discovering what type of paddling you can experience around…
What’s wingin’ got to do with stand up paddle boarding?
What’s wingin’ got to do with stand up paddle boarding?
Heading for the waves? Know and understand surf etiquette.
Heading for the waves? Know and understand surf etiquette.
What’s at the end of your road? Making the best of it with a SUP.
What's at the end of your road? Making the best of it with a SUP.
(Do) feed your SUP addiction – choose a stand up paddle boarding life.
(Do) feed your SUP addiction – choose a stand up paddle boarding life.
The ruddy weather! Bank Holiday weekend May 28-31, 2021 update.
The ruddy weather! Bank Holiday weekend May 28-31, 2021 update.
The ruddy weather! Are we (at last) going to see summer SUPing conditions?
The ruddy weather! Are we (at last) going to see summer SUPing conditions?
SUP stereotypes: things you won’t hear a stand up paddle surfer say…
Things you won’t hear any stand up paddle surfer say…
Crossing over – SUP race training for stand up paddle surf benefit/SUP surfing for stand up paddle board race gains.
Crossing over – SUP race training for stand up paddle surf benefit/SUP surfing for stand up paddle board race gains.
Why is stand up paddle boarding so popular at the moment?
Why is stand up paddle boarding so popular at the moment?
Change your stand up paddle board tack – keeping things fresh to not lose your SUP mojo.
Change your stand up paddle board tack – keeping things fresh to not lose your SUP mojo.
McConks Go Sail XS inflatable windsurf sail testimonial: Windsurfing UK editor.
McConks Go Sail XS inflatable windsurf sail testimonial: Windsurfing UK editor.
How young is too young to learn how to windsurf (and other beginner kiddy windsurfing points)?
How young is too young to learn how to windsurf (and other beginner kiddy windsurfing points)?
Sticking to our guns, spreading the SUP message and keeping on topic.
Sticking to our guns, spreading the SUP message and keeping on topic.
Cold innit? Another post about weather for SUP (April 6, 2021).
Cold innit? Another post about weather for SUP (April 6, 2021).
Dewy starts, cool mornings and the fulfilment of sunrise SUPing.
Dewy starts, cool mornings and the fulfilment of sunrise SUPing.
Easter 2021 SUP weather: warm, sunny, snowy, cold or something in between?
Everyone's hoping for a good summer this year, After a gloomy winter featuring lockdown, short days and colder temperatures the swinging in of Easter marks (for a good many) the…
Personal SUP skill improvement: one reason to become a qualified stand up paddle board instructor.
Personal SUP skill improvement: one reason to become a qualified stand up paddle board instructor.
Is there a thirst for SUP racing, and will competing be possible (should anyone want to) in 2021?
Is there a thirst for SUP racing, and will competing be possible (should anyone want to) in 2021?
Searching – another essential stand up paddle boarding (and life) skill.
Searching - another essential stand up paddle boarding (and life) skill.
Elevated glide is one of SUP’s most engaging aspects.
Elevated glide is one of SUP's most engaging aspects.
Recreational SUP – it’s OK to simply dabble with a paddle…
Recreational SUP - it's OK to simply dabble with a paddle...
Pop up inflatable SUP businesses, cheap stand up paddle gear and the extended warranty illusion.
Pop up inflatable SUP businesses, cheap stand up paddle gear and the extended warranty illusion.
Ride everything – enjoy SUP and all watersports to the fullest!
Ride everything – enjoy SUP and all watersports to the fullest!
And now, the weather: summer of SUP ’21 set to be a scorcher?
And now, the weather summer of SUP '21 set to be a scorcher.
In a nutshell: a brief description of stand up paddle boarding history.
In a nutshell: a brief description of stand up paddle boarding history.
Waiting…: a stand up paddle board (and life) skill.
Waiting...: a stand up paddle board (and life) skill.
The blissful feel of complete flat water SUP – a buzz in its own right.
The blissful feel of complete flat water SUP - a buzz in its own right.
The euphoria and buzz surrounding a solid wave forecast – coastal SUP at its most exciting.
The euphoria and buzz surrounding a solid wave forecast – coastal SUP at its most exciting.
Planting trees is important – but done the right way!
Tree planting is important - but done the right way! Why rewilding is more than just greenwash.
Three coffees to start the day – growing older but still loving watersports (even in winter).
Three coffees to start the day - growing older but still loving watersports (even in winter).
Standing and paddling – nothin’ new under the Swedish sun.
Standing and paddling - nothin' new under the Swedish sun.
McConks extras
SUP culture and lifestyle – does it exist?
SUP culture and lifestyle - does it exist?
Mind, body, spirit, soul – bringing it back to SUP basics and first loves.
Mind, body, spirit, soul - bringing it back to SUP basics and first loves.
Roll up roll up, get your cheap SUPs here! – Band wagon jumping ahead of 2021’s stand up paddle boarding season.
Roll up roll up, get your cheap iSUPs here! – Band wagon jumping ahead of 2021’s stand up paddle boarding season.
McConks extras
#freedomunlocked – SUP now needed more than ever!
#freedomunlocked - SUP now needed more than ever!
McConks extras
What will your first stand up paddle of 2021 be like? #freedomunlocked
Pic: David Hughes/Brighton Pictures If you're currently not paddling, because of COVID restrictions or the fact it's brass monkeys, chances are daydreams of warmer, less stressful SUP days will be…
McConks Paddleboard shoot , Brighton beach ***Pic by David McHugh / Brighton Pictures 07768 721637***
Quietly achieving – ignoring social media ‘noise’ and doing your own SUP thing…
Quietly achieving - ignoring social media 'noise' and doing your own SUP thing...
2021 stand up paddle boarding challenges – setting some SUP goals for the New Year.
2021 stand up paddle boarding challenges - setting some SUP goals for the New Year.
SUP in 2021 – a few stand up paddle boarding predictions for the New Year ahead.
SUP in 2021 - a few stand up paddle boarding predictions for the New Year ahead.
Surfing vs SUP surfing – different strokes for different folks.
Surfing vs SUP surfing - different strokes for different folks.
McConks reading corner #3: Mental health struggles – a Christmas 2020 story.
McConks reading corner #3 Mental health struggles – a Christmas 2020 story.
The differences between high aspect and low aspect hydrofoils for wing foiling.
The differences between high aspect and low aspect hydrofoils for wing foiling.
Why wait for Black Friday? McConks don’t do Black Friday SUP deals…
Why wait for Black Friday? McConks don't do Black Friday SUP deals...
Lockdown 2.0: will you still keep paddling? – Facebook SUP group survey results.
Lockdown 2.0 - where does that leave us as far as SUP goes?
Resetting the SUP clock – stand up paddle boarding progression done differently.
Resetting the SUP clock - stand up paddle boarding progression done differently.
Big surf, rain and the largest storm of autumn so far – SUP weather watch Oct 27, 2020.
Big surf, rain and the largest storm of autumn so far - SUP weather watch Oct 27, 2020.
2020: vulnerability, SUP and rediscovering your own backyard.
2020: vulnerability, SUP and rediscovering your own backyard.
Stand up paddle boarding in the snow – yes you can!
Stand up paddle boarding in the snow - yes you can!
Time to get your groove on – what would you do aboard the McConks Mega SUP?
Time to get your groove on - what would you do aboard the McConks Mega SUP?
Ahoy there shipmates! – eFoiling and yachting, perfect partners!
Ahoy there shipmates! - eFoiling and yachting, perfect partners!
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Into the night – stand up paddle boarding in the dark.
Into the night - stand up paddle boarding in the dark.
Is being a SUP pro (and getting sponsored) still a thing?
Is being a SUP pro (and getting sponsored) still a thing?
Outrigger canoe (OC) and prone paddle boarding – two SUP spin offs that’re worth a look.
Outrigger canoe (OC) and prone paddle boarding - two SUP spin offs that're worth a look.
Wing SUP: the easiest wind sport to get to grips with?
Wing SUP: the easiest wind sport to get to grips with?
Thinking of starting an inflatable stand up paddle board business? A few things to consider…
Thinking of starting an inflatable stand up paddle board business A few things to consider...
Efficient SUP progression – learn to use the stand up paddle gear you have, well.
Efficient SUP progression - learn to use the stand up paddle gear you have, well.
Is that it? Is 2020’s summer of SUP done? Don’t be daft! Autumn can be a great time of year for paddling.
Is that it? Is 2020's summer of SUP done? Don't be daft! Autumn can be a great time of year for paddling.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently awarded the ISA (International Surfing Association ) the right to lead SUP at Olympic level – but does anyone care?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently awarded the ISA (International Surfing Association ) the right to lead SUP at Olympic level - but does anyone care?
The cool off – sustaining stand up paddle boarding’s growth beyond summer 2020.
The cool off - sustaining stand up paddle boarding's growth beyond summer 2020.
Lockdown 2020 | Can I stand up paddle board again? | update as of May 13, 2020
Many people are itching to get back on the water, and it seems that some regions of the UK might be starting to slowly release their lockdown. So what's the…
SUP and anxiety struggles.
Anxiety, along with other mental health problems, are different for everyone. This one story.
Choose your best fit McConks SUP paddle.
Paddles and paddling – STILL, the most important aspects of SUP
Paddles and paddling - THE defining parts of SUP as a sport.
Bounce back (BIG) to SUP #2
Bounce back (BIG) to SUP #2 The BIG SUP bounce back is in full effect. Paddlers everywhere are preparing themselves for when beaches and waterways are available for stand up…
Out and about – virtual stand up paddle boarding trips/holidays in the comfort of your own home.
Out and about – virtual stand up paddle boarding trips/holidays in the comfort of your own home. Shouldn’t you be on your annual early-season SUP trip right about now? Maybe…
Let’s do it #LetsStayInside
Let's do it #LetsStayInside For those of you of a certain age, who loved (and still miss) the genius wordsmith and comedian that was the late great Victoria Wood, you…
SUP hacks, tips and tricks to help you progress as a stand up paddle boarder – WE NEED YOU!
McConks SUP NEEDS YOU! To give us your SUP hacks, tips and tricks.
Win a pair of sustainable, floating UV400, polarised sunglasses!
Win a pair of sustainable, ethical, floating UV400, polarised sunglasses! We've always said that our HD polarised lenses are as good as the very best in terms of polarity, clarity…
globosurfer.com test McConks’ Go Explore 11’4 inflatable SUP
globosurfer.com review the McConks Go Explore 11'5 touring inflatable stand up paddle board.
Rewilding forests can’t be done on the cheap
Choosing the right partners is a massive part of what we do and who we are. The people, companies and charities we partner with are part of our heartbeat. They…
Kathy marston SUP instructor showing how well the McConks Go Further glides
Should I buy an inflatable or a rigid paddleboard?
The truth about inflatable paddleboard performance If you want to race at a high level, and enter sprint and endurance events, or be on the podium for surf SUP comps,…
Educate yourself about Black Friday
Save up to 50% for 2020 Save up to 35% now Are you looking forward to Black Friday, in anticipation of the massive savings you're going to make buying new…
Deferred or instant gratification
Deferred or instant gratification? Do you get the most pleasure from having what you want, when you want it? Do you get a thrill from being a little impulsive with your…
Beating prejudice and helping dreams come true through SUP.
It's 2019. We're meant to live in a modern, liberal, progressive society. But peer pressure, shame and guilt often still play too big a part in this world. People are…
Win a McConks Go Explore 11’4 iSUP with Surfers Against Sewage.
Win a McConks Go Explore 11'4 iSUP with Surfers Against Sewage.
Electric SUP pumps: which is best?
Electric SUP pumps: which is best? For a while, there's been a settled view amongst experienced paddlers that the 12v pump in grey is the most reliable and fastest pump…
The 5 top myths and fallacies about SUP paddles.
The top 5 myths about paddles: 1. "The stiffer the better". A shaft that's too stiff for your biomechanics is very likely to cause shoulder injury, especially if combined with…
Customer stand up paddle board reviews – can you believe them?
Customer stand up paddle board reviews - can you believe them?
Tried, tested and trusted | rugged inspiration
Tried, tested and trusted | rugged inspiration When you're looking to buy a new piece of sports kit, who do you take your inspiration from? The very biggest sport brands,…
Do you wear sunglasses in winter?
Do you wear sunglasses in winter? Should you? Absolutely yes! 20 years ago, probably the only people who could get away with wearing shades in winter were skiers, and celebs.…
You need to be able to trust your iSUP when you start your adventures
Budget inflatable SUP are awesome
Budget inflatable SUP are awesome They get people on the water, standup paddleboarding or SUPing, for the first time ever. Whether it be at a local beach, on a river,…
Christmas present advice. To Dryrobe or not to Dryrobe?
Are you thinking about buying a Dryrobe this Christmas? Either as a present for yourself or for someone else? Dryrobes are a great gift idea – who wouldn’t want a warm, waterproof and windproof tent to hide in whilst getting changed? Dryrobes have an excellent reputation amongst their customers, and having tried them ourselves, we think it’s a well-deserved reputation. They’re well designed, well thought out and fantastic quality.
Mcconks new lineup for 2018
The wait is finally over. It’s here. Brand new for 2018
Be a happier paddler in 2018 Want to buy the very best and newest kit in 2018? Want new kit that not only helps you SUP better, but actually be…
Anything is possible if you just believe – If you believe, you will achieve success.
Anything is possible if you just believe - If you believe, you will achieve success.
Best independent SUP reviews for McConks stand up paddle board products.
Best independent SUP reviews for McConks stand up paddle board products.
all about the rocker
We've said time and again that spotting good from mediocre, or telling bad from outright dangerous, is a little difficult for those new to the sport. So lot's of people…
Stand up paddle boarding tips & tricks: SUP hacks as we like to call them!
Stand up paddle boarding tips & tricks: SUP hacks as we like to call them!
SUP racing - flatwater
Is SUP a sport?
Hands up if you think the answer is yes? By answering yes then maybe you think that stand up paddling has a competitive edge. After all, one of the definitions…
Watermen?
“Going training”: SUP speak for paddlers
People have been using slang, jargon and colloquialisms for many years to reinforce identity and exclude outsiders. And it still goes on now. You know that feeling when you listen to a…
Stand up paddle boarding kit choice dilemmas – the grass isn’t always greener.
Stand up paddle boarding kit choice dilemmas – the grass isn’t always greener.
SUP yoga for the soul
Yoga and SUP
As someone who’s always enjoyed adventurous activities, I’ve had my fair share of broken bones, pulls and strains. The most significant of these being a broken shoulder about 8 years ago…
Sad demise of Origin paddleboards: impact on the SUP scene
It's been announced in recent days that Origin Paddleboards is no longer trading, and that many of the kickstarter backers have lost their money. First up - to all those…
SUP weather issues – Mother Nature’s changing moods.
SUP weather issues – Mother Nature’s changing moods.
Everyone deserves a chance to SUP
At McConks it's really important to us to give something back to the community. And to that end we like to work with charities and groups who work with the…
SUP hack: Competitive edge – stand up paddle board racing for iSUP owners.
SUP hack: Competitive edge – stand up paddle board racing for iSUP owners.
Big wave surfing: the “Eddie would go” mentality
22 years ago this week, the 36 year old celebrated big wave surfer Mark Foo flew to the recently discovered big wave spot Mavericks for the first time. It was his last…
5 reasons why experiences make the best gift.
Economic and behavioural science tells us that having an experience may actually make you more happy than buying the latest new gadget or pair of shoes. I know many aren't convinced,…
Trust the experts: the Maltese SUP Project review the McConks Vario pro carbon fibre – 3 piece carbon bamboo paddle.
Trust the experts: the Maltese SUP Project review the McConks Vario pro carbon fibre - 3 piece carbon bamboo paddle.
The importance of SUP paddles – stand up paddle boarding ‘engine’ choice advice.
The importance of SUP paddles – stand up paddle boarding ‘engine’ choice advice.
Tier two fun – how stand up paddle boarding can be an ‘after event’ reward.
Tier two fun – how stand up paddle boarding can be an ‘after event’ reward.
Stand up paddle boarding with toddlers – yes or no?
Stand up paddle boarding with toddlers – yes or no?
Why stand up paddle boarding is so popular in 2017?
Why stand up paddle boarding is so popular in 2017
