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Fun Fishing
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Get Hooked
On Fishing
Sometimes we all need a little time to ourselves, to relax and unwind, and fishing offers
an unrivalled chance for us to experience the calmness of the water and enjoy the great
outdoors.
CHILTERN
BAIT
FISHING TACKLE
Come and visit our friendly shop
with over 1200 square feet of
fishing equipment on sale.
• All leading match brands: Rive,
Daiwa, Preston, Maver, Drennan,
Guru, Garbolino, Fox Sensas.
• All leading carp brands esp, Korda,
Korum, Solar, Fox, Nash, Gardner,
Wychwood.
• Seat boxes and wheel kits, poles, rods,
reels, chairs, bivvies, carp barrows, bite
alarms, umbrellas, huge selection of
clothing and boots.
• Massive range of match and carp baits
from Dynamite, Sensas, Mainline,
Richworth, Sonubaits, Marukyu and many
more.
Fresh live baits always
available at great prices!
Excellent value, across the range.
Ring for our best price, we can
usually match prices.
Come and see us at:
The Toll Bar, Harborough Road, near
Desborough, Northants NN14 2UG.
We are situated between Desborough and
Market Harborough on the B576.
Telephone: 01536 762241
Fax: 01536 763230
Images from
www.windsurfer.co.uk (Blue Chip)
Introducing
The Fastest
Growing
Water Sport...
From canoeing to kayaking, surfing to snorkelling, there are many activities we associate with
the water, however, there’s a relatively new craze taking the UK by storm.
A surface water sport, paddleboarding involves using a swimming motion to propel a long
surfboard and is usually enjoyed close to the shore. Surprisingly, it was back in the 1930s that
paddleboarding first took off, when Thomas Edward Blake constructed the very first board,
but the stand up variety, known as SUP, only really emerged as a sport in the 1960s.
Fast becoming a global sport, it was the Hawaiian’s that came up with the idea. Using a onebladed
paddle and a surfboard of normal length, surf instructors would stand on their boards
in order to gain a better viewpoint for observing their students’ techniques. Later, as Hawaii
became a popular holiday destination, beach boys would paddle out to sea with cameras in
order to capture action shots of tourists learning to surf.
As SUP-ing promises more versatility than surfing, it allows newcomers to get on their knees
and feet much quicker and is much easier than its sister sport.
Think you’ve got to head abroad to experience this water-based activity? Think again.
Whilst California may be the famous hotspot for paddleboarding, there are numerous centres
and paddleboarding specialists around the UK that can offer a taste of this sport. East Anglia
and Cornwall both have expert paddleboarders on hand to guide you through the basic
techniques involved in the sport, making them ideal destinations for those who want to
enjoy this activity during their holiday. Don’t panic about the UK’s chilly waters, wetsuits can
easily be hired alongside your board and paddle to help stave off the cold.
To discover more about the sport, locations where you can have a go or events taking place
near you, head to the British Stand Up Paddle Association’s website at www.bsupa.org.uk
Blue Chip SUP Store
The Capital of SUP
SUP or ‘Stand Up Paddleboarding’
is the great new sport taking the
world by storm; SUP is easy to
learn and is not only good fun it’s
a great way to keep fit, SUP will
work all the core muscle groups &
improve your balance. Flat water
cruising or riding small waves, SUP
is accessible to all.
One of the major appeals of angling is that it allows young and old, male and female, ablebodied
and disabled to compete on equal terms. It’s also an extremely rewarding hobby, one
that is easy to learn and as there are no specialist skills involved it’s great for kids too.
According to the Environment Agency, the popularity of angling is at an all time high, with
the tackle trade and licence sales both soaring. Figures compiled by the Agency in 2009
reveal that 1.357million rod licences were sold during the year, an increase of 27% compared
to 2000 and 19% compared to 2008. It’s thought that the boom in the popularity of fishing
may be related to the financial climate, as more and more people look for a hobby that’s
calming and relaxing.
Blue Chip offers SUP taster sessions for those who would like to
‘have a go’ at SUPing, as well as being the main supplier of
SUP equipment in the UK with boards staring from £449
including paddle.
www.JustSUP.co.uk
Tel: 0208 715 0040
Email: info@JustSUP.co.uk
Fishing is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed all year round in any location, as there
are different species to catch during each season, such as fly fishing for wild brown trout
during spring, casting for carp during summer or sea fishing for cod in the autumn. However,
there are certain rules on when you can enjoying certain types of fishing, so it’s always best
to check before you cast your line.
Coarse Angling – offering the opportunity to catch more freshwater fish than any
other type of fishing, coarse anglers fish largely for trout and salmon, which are usually
returned to the water after being caught.
Fly Fishing – mainly conducted on lakes, rivers and reservoirs, fly fishing is seen as
the most challenging type of fishing, as it involves using artificial flies and special casting
techniques to lure the fish to the bait. It can be done on freshwater for pike, perch and
zander, or saltwater for bass, pollock and mullet.
Sea Angling – easily turned into an adventure, sea angling can be enjoyed all year
round from the shore or a boat and offers the opportunity to fish for a wider range of species.
From flounders to dabs, dogfish to conger, you’ll discover a whole new world of fish.
For those planning on fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels, a rod licence is vital,
but if you are planning on using an angling club, you will also need a fishing permit, which
gives you permission to fish their waters. For more information, visit
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
trio III
Based on Hailing Island
Thirty-six foot catamaran with full gally and on-deck toilet
(which is not a bucket) available for angling trips. MCA
code 2 licenced, 12 persons + 2 crew. 0-60 miles from a
safe haven. We also offer extended 2-day trips, 4-7 day
Channel Island trips and corporate team building trips.
• Corporate bookings taken, call for prices
• Birdwatching at Langston Harbour
• Evening mackrelling trips
• Wreck, reef and mark fishing
All abilities catered for and we welcome beginners and
individuals. Rods and tackle are available on request and
tea / coffee is provided.
Contact: Steve Wall-Palmer Tel: 01428 708138 Mobile: 07891 522 459
Email: bumbleontrio@hotmail.co.uk
Standup Paddleboarding,
Land paddling and
Indo-board specialists
The Fen Paddle Company was born from our
own passion for Paddleboarding, and our love
for the East Anglia region.
We’ve been busy all winter preparing for
what we hope will be a fantastic summer
season. We’ve expanded the company with
new sports, new premises, and industryleading
corporate packages. We’ve invested
in both top-notch equipment and high calibre
instructors, to bring you the best possible
experience. Even the British weather won’t
stop you getting on board. With our new
Indo-boards, you can challenge your core
anytime, anywhere.
Everything we do comes from our own love
of Board Sports, so we understand exactly
what our customers are looking for! Whatever
your level of experience, we can advise you,
tailoring instruction and equipment to your
individual need.
Board sports are the perfect way to enjoy the
great outdoors, have fun and meet people.
Get on Board for an amazing new adventure!
Tel: 01353 664750 Email: contact@fenpaddle.co.uk
www.fenpaddle.co.uk Fen Paddle Co. The Surf Shack, Cathedral Marina, Ely, CB7 4AU
Situated on Nivea Sun’s best UK family beach, WESUP offer a wide range of paddleboarding
activities from lessons and hire to surf and expedition excursions on the picturesque south
coast of Falmouth, Cornwall.
Our ethos is all about having an outrageously good time with minimal impact on the
environment. Whether your 8 or 80-years-old, within 10 minutes you’ll be up on your feet
and riding SUP like a Pro. Our super stable beginner boards mean you can do it standing on
your head and our specially designed wetsuits
and paddleboarding
ocean gear mean
you do it in comfort
and style.
www.wesup.co.uk
Tel: 07789 717 449
Email: wepaddleboard@gmail.com
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