Paddleboarding in winter! SUP life!

Paddleboarding the longest river in Britain as a total amateur!
To say I’m a fair weather paddleboarder would be an understatement... so, paddle boarding in the freezing cold in January would not usually be my idea of fun. But, there is a mission ahead and training to complete! In May I will be SUP’ing the River Severn with my good pal Kris who has ditched the kayak following a taste of Red Paddle Co life! This was our first ‘training session’ and safe to say it was bloody cold! No doubt we will be documenting more of this journey... 10km done, 350km to train for 👀

[@love2travel62]

Absolutely enjoying watching your sup adventures . You make it look so EASY.

[@j.c.a8315]

nice video, thanks for sharing. Just one word of caution, may be on the risky side taking water from the river to cook, Check "Is my river fit to play in" for a very detailed (and shocking) map of how much sewage is damp into each river. It is also very useful to choose places which are less affected.

[@ChrisCastro-to5vb]

When he first got on it was killing me . He was stiffer than that board 😂

[@death.for.breakfast]

Love it

[@eronladia4592]

Love this! 🙌🏽

[@capkirill]

Hi! Nice video! I like this stone shores, where is it? (sorry for my english, have i made any mistake)

[@FortheLoveofCycling]

Nice

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Great video. His paddle. Was backwards 😅

[@stevemcgowan3017]

Fosgate?

[@stealth1692]

What are the rules regarding paddle boarding on a canal? I’m new to all this

[@Elliecartwright_filmmaker]

You need a waterways license which costs £45 per year - you just pick one up online and it’s just to cover you as the rivers/canals in the Uk are private so it is just to grant you access

[@stealth1692]

@@Elliecartwright_filmmaker ok thanks for the response, another stupid question what are the rules on the canal as in when you come across boats, side to paddle on, etc, do you just get out of there way?

[@Elliecartwright_filmmaker]

@@stealth1692 there are no stupid questions when it comes to river safety!! So the rule is - keep right (like driving abroad!) You technically have right of way as you are an unpowered vessel BUT some boats will be too big, may not see you and you will lose if playing chicken against one soooo basically get out of their way, hug the bank, sit down if they are creating a big wake so you don’t fall in 👍🏻 Follow me on Instagram for any more tips @ellieactionfilms

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

SUP's have priority over the barges. So just paddle straight at them and they will have to get out of your way. If you collide into them you can sue them. (This is how I earn my living)

[@jensvium3447]

Buy some shoe from Solite, they will keep your feets warm!

[@Elliecartwright_filmmaker]

I’ll defo check those out! Although now I’m back on a Red board and not that banana my feet dont get wet! YEY!

[@johnhall7475]

Scuba divers "socks" are the greatest! When it's cold in Alabama, I can still go for a SUP session on my local river ( Tallapoosa!😊👍). 6" tall, side-zip neoprene, with robust rubber sole, mudlarking-approved! Nice Channel you have going; come for a session in Alabama, I have boards (lots!)..

[@FJDH11]

unfortunately you can't even paddleboard properly

[@Elliecartwright_filmmaker]

Unfortunately you’re an unpleasant person. That’s far far worse than being an amateur paddler - that’s not a reflection on my personality but trolling is. You’ll be blocked imminently but I want to be sure you see this message first.

[@stealth1692]

@ G G. Why don’t you upload a video then of you paddle boarding? If you’re a expert

[@FJDH11]

@@stealth1692 Search for PPG2018 Pro Men's Technical Final, I'm the guy who came in 9th.

[@nickb6260]

Horrible a fellow paddler adds a post like that! Hey, you looked like you had loads of fun out and about with a mate which is what its all about - thanks for posting this video.

[@rubber_face8410]

Unfortunately your mom. And screw your ninth place you will always be last regarding attitude