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Circumnavigation of the Isle of Sheppey (40 miles)
On Paddle Boards
By Blue Chip Team Riders:
  Jason Manning, Stuart Ord-Hume and  Mark Slater 
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing
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About Stand Up Paddle Surfing

A special thanks to our friends over at Starboard and to John Hibbard (www.standuppaddlesurf.co.uk) for their valued contributions on our website.
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is an ancient form of surfing. It can be traced back to the very early days of Polynesia. It's most recent history dates back to the 1940's when the beach-boys (surf instructors) on Waikiki beach used to stand up and paddle out to the break using a one bladed paddle. The reasons for this are 2 fold. First it allowed them to have a better visibility over their group of surfing instructors and allowed them to call the sets easier as their upright position meant that they could see the swell long before the prone surfers. Secondly it allowed them to keep their wealthy customers camera dry and allow them to take pictures of them surfing. As time moved on board designs and fashions changed, the paddle was all but lost in the history of surfing. A few surfers in Waikiki continued to use a paddle but they were very much in the minority.

Fast forward to the first part of this century and the paddle made a return to surfing in the hands of some of the world's most famous watermen. They were re discovering stand up paddle surfing to allow them to keep in shape for the bigger days of tow surfing as well as adding a new dimension to their skills. Standing up and paddling out through the waves is a totally new experience, most of us are more used to lying down and ducking under the waves.

Modern technologies have allowed the boards to come down a lot in weight and modern understanding of board design has allowed the large boards to be manoeuvred easily on the waves. Carbon paddles cut weight and increase board speed and suddenly Stand Up Paddle Surfing has been reborn. It isn't going to revolutionise or take over the world, but it does add another angle to surf riding and will mean that your time on the water can be greatly increased.

  

 The modern Stand Up Paddle boards allow you to catch waves a lot earlier than even the longboarders. This is great but can lead to congestion problems on the water at crowded breaks. We would like to encourage a culture of respect and sharing. Don't steal all the waves. Ride a few, then let a few pass under your board. Use your elevated position to call the sets for the other surfers. Use your paddle to head off to other peaks on the beach, which maybe you haven't ridden before. In Hawaii they call it "Surfing with Aloha." It isn't difficult to do, but it will mean that the sport grows and is respected by other water users.

If you are taking part in Stand Up Paddle surfing at the moment or are thinking about taking it up then you can see yourself as a pioneer of the sport in the UK. Don't be greedy out there - give respect to gain respect.

The Blue Chip guide to identifying the SUP board for you:
Choosing your SUP Board; Like windsurfing or surfing, what you want out of your SUP board will help you decide which board.

SUP boards with mast rails for windsurfing rigs are always in stock at Blue Chip

 If you already have a board without a mast insert, we can insert a mast rail for £75 including all parts.
 
Windsurfers First time Surfers Surfers

You will probably be looking for a SUP that you can catch some small waves, and not too difficult to cruise around on. lf the wind gets up just a little, you may want to put a rig on it and do some light air sailing.

The 11'2" Ultimate and 12' Easy are the popular choices for coastal and inland windsurfers where the Easy's slightly better cruising ability could be more useful. Tufskin offers great durability

You will probably be looking for a SUP that you can catch some small waves, and easy to cruise around on flat water at the coast or estuaries, rivers and lakes

The 12'6" Cruiser and 12' Easy were built for just this kind of use. Great family cruising boards which can also be surfed. Tufskin offers great durability
 

You will probably be looking for a SUP that you can catch some small to medium waves, and not too difficult to cruise around on. A smaller SUP would suit you as you can already surf and balance is not a problem 

The 9' or 9'6" Extremists could be great for you. If catching the small waves is your preference, then the 11'2" Ultimate could be the board for you. Tufskin offers great durability but the wood laminated Sports Tech is to die for.
SUP Boards Price Volume
(litres)		 Length
(cm.)		 Width
(cm.)		 Weight
(kg.)
9'0" Starboard (Sport Tech Wood) £849 TBA 276 77.4 10.33
9'8" Starboard (Tufskin Camo) £629 155 294.5 52 11.38
9'8" Starboard (Sport Tech Wood) £869 155 294.5 52 10.9
10'8" GONG (Proteck) £599 170 325 78 12.45
10'8" GONG (Highteck) £725 170 325 78 10.2
11'2" Starboard (Tufskin Camo) £629 190 345.5 77 12.35
11' Starboard (Sport Tech Wood) £879 190 345.5 77 11.95
12'  GONG (Proteck) £599 200 365 77.3 14.65
12' GONG (Highteck) £725 200 365 77.3 12
12' Starboard (Tufskin Camo) £649 200 369.5 81 13.5
12' Starboard (Sport Tech Wood) £899 200 369.5 81 11.95
12'6" Starboard (Tufskin) £749 205 380 77 14.7
12'6" Starboard (Sport Tech Wood) £939 205 380 77 14.6

Paddles Price   Maximum length    
Alloy Fixed length £39.50    207cm    
Carbon shafted paddles £74.50    207cm    
Carbon 15 degree Cranked £199.00    220cm    
Carbon Adjustable Length £139.50    215cm    
SUP Board Bags £69.00        
How To Stand Up Paddle Surf DVD £19.95        

The Blue Chip Added Value Pack
 When you buy a SUP Board from Blue Chip you can save over £90
on the following essential accessories
Special offers List Price Value Added
Price Offer		 You Save
SUP Standard Paddle £44.95 Completely Free £44.95
SUP Board Schlepper £29.95 £24.95 £5.00
SUP Paddle Grabber £9.95 £6.95 £3.00
SUP Rail Protection Tape £12.95 £7.95 £5.00
SUP day Bag £89.00 £69.00 £20.00
SUP Waterproof hip bag £24.95 £19.95 £5.00
Waterproof Phone Pouch £19.00 £15.00 £4.00
SUP 10' Double Swivel Ankle Leash £21.95 £17.95 £4.00

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Rig options inc. Sail, Mast, Boom, Mast foot & Deck plate, Rope set and Uphaul Sail Mast Boom Price  
SUP Ride Rig pack complete 5.5 with 5 battens 2 part carbon
430 		  165-215 £416
SUP Ride Rig pack complete 6.0 with 5 battens 2 part carbon
430 		  165-215 £423
SUP Ride Rig pack complete 6.5 with 5 battens 2 part carbon
460 		  165-215 £435
SUP Ride Rig pack complete 7.5 with 5 battens 2 part carbon
460 		  190-240 £440

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A special thanks to both Starboard and John Hibbard (www.standuppaddlesurf.co.uk) for their contributions on our website.

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