SUP safety and ‘Simon’s legacy’ take a major step forwards.
SUP safety and 'Simon's legacy' take a major step forwards.
The effects of wind and tide on stand up paddle boarding (a simple guide).
The effects of wind and tide on stand up paddle boarding (a simple guide).
McConks Director Andy interviewed at Parliamentary paddleboard safety event.
On 8 March 2022, McConks Chief Exec Andy McConkey attended Westminster to take part in a stand up paddle board (SUP) safety event. MP for Cheltenham, Alex Chalk, QC hosted the…
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
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: how to interpret forecasts.
SUP weather: how to interpret forecasts.
SUP hazards and things to look out for before paddling.
SUP hazards and things to look out for before paddling.
SUP safety considerations for beginners – a reminder as the weather improves.
SUP safety considerations for beginners - a reminder as the weather improves.
Cold innit? Another post about weather for SUP (April 6, 2021).
Cold innit? Another post about weather for SUP (April 6, 2021).

SUP safety: spring water chills (be prepared!).
SUP safety spring water chills (be prepared!).
SUP safety: beginning and progressing with SUP (get a lesson).
SUP safety beginning and progressing with SUP (get a lesson).
SUP safety: how cold is too cold to SUP?
National lockdowns aside the current UK weather (as of Jan 5, 2020) is on the cooler side to say the least. During the last few days many parts of the…
SUP 2021: the year of stand up paddle boarding safety awareness (we can’t afford not to).
SUP 2021: the year of stand up paddle boarding safety awareness (we can't afford not to).
SUP safety quick release belts discussion – join the debate on McConks’ Facebook page.
SUP safety quick release belts discussion - join the debate on McConks' Facebook page.
Making 2021 SUP safety year : Waist belts as standard
With so many new paddlers taking to the water this year, there have been a few near misses. And things can go wrong for relatively experienced paddlers as the recent…
Go with the Flow. Making white water SUP easy.
Go with the Flow. Making white water SUP easy.