Today is International Nurses Day - a day to celebrate nurses around the world in all specialisms. A day that coincides with the birth of Florence Nightingale. And no better day to find out how our very own Water Skills Academy Trainer and A&E Nurse, Katie Simmons found herself honing her skill set on ward and a board.

If you love the thrill of stand up paddleboarding (SUP), you might want to turn your passion into a career or side hustle by training to become a certified SUP instructor. With a SUP instruction course to suit every level and experience, take the leap into the great outdoors and pass on your wisdom and skill to others. Read on for everything you need to know to become an SUP instructor, including details on the SUP Instructor and SUP Guide Courses on offer at Water Skills Academy.

As more of us seek to find solace in the outdoors, it's a love and appreciation for nature that takes us there. The humble wetsuit is already a global environmental problem in its own right. But as fast fashion outlets race to capitalise on surfing and the watersports world post-pandemic, are we about to see ‘single-use’ surf culture explode at a time when we all should be contributing to positive purchasing change?

We are often asked by people considering organising or promoting stand up paddleboard activities on a non-instructional, non-business basis and not via formally established clubs and the potential liability issues that may arise.

Every April, Earth Day reminds us that we all play a major role in protecting the planet to deliver big change. As part of our growth and development, we continually play a part in doing our best for the environment, industry and our community.

Becoming B Corp certified is hugely exciting. That huge sigh of relief you breathe when you first get wind of the news. Namely due to the sheer work involved in getting your business over the line. Truthfully, change is always uncomfortable. But it’s a hugely important element of bettering ourselves and our businesses. And in the case of B Corp certification, there is a huge warm, fuzzy feeling waiting for you, knowing you have carried your business over that all-important first line.

Here’s some of the advice we wish we’d received before we set out on our B Corp journeys.

We’re sure you’ve all noticed there’s a new kid on the water sport block. Wing sports are making a big impact worldwide, and more recently here in the UK. We caught up with WSA Wing Sports Trainer, Phil Plume to hear the reasons why he thinks the growth of Wing sports is going to be huge over the coming years.