Some of the most exciting sports to try involve water. Swimming, surfing, parasailing. While its modern roots can be traced back to Hawaii, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the most famous watersports in London. In SUP, you will stand up on a specially designed board and propel through the water with the aid of a paddle.

Suitable for All Ages

Although many reports state that SUP (and other fitness-related activities, for that matter) is particularly popular with millennials, it’s friendly — and physically and mentally good — for people of all ages.

If you’re new to London Watersports, you may be asking if SUP is safe for kids. Many agree that kids aged 5 years old and above can undertake a solo SUP experience given that they got the right gear and they’re under strict supervision. For children younger than that age, they can still sit on a paddle board and have a taste of this watersport together with a capable adult.

As you age, you also have to avoid having a sedentary lifestyle. You shouldn’t be tethered to your couch or bed and glued to gadgets if you don’t want to increase your risk of having a heart attack, diabetes, or depression. SUP is one of those exercises that is safe even if you reach post-retirement age. In fact, many baby boomers and seniors are trying their hand at SUP to help themselves age healthily.

What Makes Stand Up Paddle Boarding So Appealing

Many consider SUP as one of the best watersports in London because of its suitability to various age brackets. Here are the top five reasons why this is so appealing.

It’s easy to learn and master. How easy is it to learn how to SUP your way to more exciting water adventures? Experts say that there’s virtually no learning curve. Whether it’s a youngster or someone who just retired, a paddle boarder can learn and master this sport quickly.

It offers a wide breadth of health benefits. SUP is a low-impact exercise unlike running or weightlifting. But despite it not being hard on the body, it still provides a plethora of benefits — from better balance and posture to a lowered risk of having cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, and stroke.

Its gear is easy to carry and transport. Basically, you only need a quality paddle and a board to SUP. These, together with good weather and water conditions, can already provide you with a unique yet safe way to be more fit.

It can be used to do many other watersports. Once you learn the tips and tricks to SUP, you can use it to enjoy many other activities such as SUP yoga, racing, and fishing. It can branch out to many other healthy hobbies that you can try depending on your budget, schedule, and level of enthusiasm.

It gets you closer to nature while helping you forge or strengthen a bond with others. SUP is one of those London watersports that lets you appreciate the wonder of nature. Unlike other thrilling watersports like rafting and water polo, in SUP you’ll have the chance to bask in beautiful views — all while developing or deepening bonds with your loved ones, friends, or new-found acquaintances.