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Read our privacy notice . While the first paddleboard may have been made in Hawaii in the 1940s, the sport has sky-rocketed in popularity following the pandemic. So much so, it’s estimated more than 4.
5 million Brits have tried paddleboarding, while a 2023 survey by the Royal Yachting Association predicts 1.6 million people in the UK own a SUP. British Canoeing has launched a guide for beginners to help the surge of new adopters understand water safety while stand up paddleboarding (often shortened to SUP).
And no wonder: it’s great exercise, engages all the senses and beats sweating in the gym. The downside? They’re not exactly small and can lead to storage headaches. Enter, inflatable boards, many of which can be rolled into a backpack or a holdall.
SUP is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and makers of this coveted kit have responded accordingly. There’s now a wide array of inflatable boards on the market, from the budget to luxe, There are different boards for your size, ability and activity preference; whether you want to practice yoga on a board, surf the waves, or paddle into the sunset with your significant other - there’s a board for that. Gary Willingham of FC UP Sports Ltd, a lea.