Paddlesports
Laura Lowe
How Paddlesports Can Help Your Mental Health

Paddlesports can have wonderful benefits on our wellbeing. From busting bad moods to helping improve more serious issues such as depression and anxiety, paddling is great for your mental health.

How Paddlesports Can Help Your Mental Health
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Laura Lowe
SUP Adventures: Your Call to the Wilderness

The first Covid lockdown saw unprecedented sales of paddleboards as the uptake and demand to try this fast growing sport hit an all time high. Retailers such as Red Paddle Co experienced a 300% rise in SUP sales – and now, as we navigate lockdown 3.0, what’s the next step?

SUP Adventures: Your Call to the Wilderness
SUP Expedition
Laura Lowe
Guest Blog - The Lake District '12'

Water Skills Ambassador Stacey Smithson-Grey’s idea for ‘The Lake District 12’ came about after regularly seeing the question on social media groups/forums asking which lakes you can and can’t paddle in the Lake District. Read her diary of her stand up paddleboarding adventure across all 12 of these lakes in 2020.

Guest Blog - The Lake District '12'
Safety
Laura Lowe
SUP Leashes, Quick Release Belts and PFDs

The water has never been busier with paddlers. As a result of this increased uptake, Water Skills Academy has received a constant number of calls and emails, requesting our advice and opinion on safety equipment and working environments. One of the most popular questions has been about leashes and their use.

SUP Leashes, Quick Release Belts and PFDs
Partnerships
Laura Lowe
Water Skills Academy Awarded Full B Corp ...

This month marks a new milestone for Water Skills Academy, as we have just been awarded full B Corp certification. It has been an interesting and eye-opening journey, but we are proud to be joining the likes of Patagonia, Jamie Oliver Group, Able & Cole, The Body Shop and almost 4,000 companies around the world, each measuring our impact across every facet of the business, and being held to a benchmark that’s a transparent and quantifiable standard.

Water Skills Academy Awarded Full B Corp Certification

paddleboarding

The 11 Most Influential Women In SUP Right Now

The 11 Most Influential Women In SUP Right Now

We’ve put the spotlight on the 10 most influential women in the SUP world right now. From breaking world records to advocating for environmental causes, these women have not only excelled in their athletic pursuits but also paved the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future for the sport. Their stories of resilience, determination, and leadership inspire others to push their limits and make positive changes in the world. Join us as we honour these incredible women and their achievements in SUP.