SUP Blog

paddleboard by the ocean

Bluefin SUP safety training – Paddle Start Award

You might not be too surprised to know that a few of us here at Bluefin are SUPboarding enthusiasts – taking to the nearest river, reservoir or coastal spot whenever we can, to indulge in a bit of paddling.  What...

Read more

two people on paddleboards

How did Stand Up Paddleboarding become one of the fastest-growing sports?

There’s no doubt about it, Stand Up Paddleboarding seems to have exploded in popularity recently. While some have been gradually getting into the sport over the past twenty years or so, newcomers have also been welcomed into the fold, whether...

Read more

two people getting ready to paddle board

SUPing and Seal Spotting in the UK

Credit: https://www.kingmanyachtcenter.com/5-tips-for-winter-seal-watching-on-buzzards-bay/ There are so many great things about Stand Up Paddleboarding, there’s really nothing like exploring new places from a totally different perspective. Firstly, you have a clear vantage point to find access to places you can’t even see from...

Read more

tree's growing

Bluefin Partners with Ecologi. A step forward in our sustainability goal.

Credit: Eden Reforestation + ProjectsEcologi The global climate crisis continues to be at the forefront of people’s minds, whether it’s through the media reporting on extreme weather events, or governments being urged to ‘do their bit’ in the wake of...

Read more

tandem paddleboarding

Do I Need A Lifejacket Or A PFD When Paddling?

Do I need a lifejacket or a PFD? Wetsuit…check. Leash…check. Lifejacket…? Hmmm. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should wear one, then you’re not alone. With so many different options out there, which do you choose? Essentially, it all comes...

Read more

Bluefin SUP Blog – Brave Enough – A Journey Home to Joy

Have you ever dreamed of going on a SUP adventure with your BluefinSUP paddleboard? The chance to spend a few days on the water when your ‘to do list’ simply reads – Eat, Sleep, Paddle, Pick up Litter and Repeat?...

Read more

autumn paddleboarding

5 Magical Autumn SUP Spots to Check Out

It’s that time of year again where we’re digging out our jumpers and getting comfy on the sofa with hot chocolates and blankets. That’s right, Autumn has well and truly arrived! As you know, the arrival of Autumn doesn’t mean...

Read more

A woman doing sup yoga near a waterfall

FIT AURA SUP: The best of aqua fitness on one board

Love SUP and Love Fitness? Well, you’re in for a treat with our super popular Aura FIT 10’8 SUP. Built to be the perfect paddling and aqua-fitness companion, with an extra wide 91cm round shape design, this SUP has been designed to provide...

Read more

two people paddleboarding

Using Paddleboarding to aid recovery

As a professional runner, I’ve had my fair share of injuries over the years and am always on the lookout for new ways of aiding my overall training. Recently I have completely fallen in love with Bluefin SUP’s Carbon Cruise,...

Read more

looking out onto water with paddleboard in backpack

How I SUP: My First SUP Experience

Looking back: A SUP Instructor’s first paddling memories My first SUP experience was during a weekend away to Bala, Wales. In an area of outstanding natural beauty, Bala’s serene setting is probably what helped to make my first SUP experience...

Read more

woman holding a paddleboard

What’SUP with Planning a SUP Vacation?

Ah holidays, that distant dream of going away. Now the world’s opening up (all of our fingers are crossed at HQ!) what’s stopping you from planning a SUP holiday?  After a year of being stuck inside, many of us are...

Read more

two people holding paddle boards at the beach

Working on perfecting your SUP Technique

Embarking on a SUP adventure is so thrilling that it’s often forgotten that paddleboarding is an actual sport! And being an inclusive sport at that, paddleboarding is loved for being suitable for all the family, no matter your age or ability. To...

Read more