Paddleboarding has taken me far beyond the calm lakes where I teach SUP Yoga. Over the years, I’ve explored wild rivers, island coastlines and even Norwegian fjords by board. Each journey has been a reminder that paddleboarding isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of travelling, connecting with nature and testing your own resilience.
Here are some of the highlights of my SUP adventures, and why I believe time on the water changes us.
1. The 100-Mile River Wye Journey
One of my first big trips was paddling the River Wye, tracing its bends and currents for over 100 miles. It was a lesson in rhythm, how to keep moving when the miles felt long, and how to pause to notice the kingfishers and quiet stretches along the way.
2. Croatia: Paddle and Sail
The Croatian islands were a dream, turquoise water, hidden coves and evenings on deck watching the sun sink into the Adriatic. Paddleboarding there wasn’t just about distance, but about exploring slowly, from the waterline up, and discovering places you’d never reach by road.
3. Norwegian Fjords: Wild and Humbling
Nothing prepares you for paddling between towering cliffs, with waterfalls crashing into the sea around you. The fjords remind you of scale, of how small you are, how powerful nature is, and how grounding it feels to move gently through that vastness on a board.
4. Lessons From the Water
Every SUP journey has taught me something:
Patience and rhythm on the River Wye.
Joy and playfulness in Croatia.
Humility and awe in Norway.
And at the heart of each adventure is the same thing: water’s ability to restore, challenge and inspire.
5. From Adventures to Everyday SUP Yoga
You don’t have to paddle 100 miles or cross seas to feel these benefits. Even an hour on a lake with a SUP Yoga practice can bring the same mix of focus, play and connection. Big adventures remind me why I love teaching, because every wobble, laugh and breath on the board is a step into resilience.
Ready for Your Own SUP Adventure?
If you’d like to experience SUP Yoga in the Cotswolds or join one of my future trips, I’d love to welcome you onto the water.