SUP Armada Event Report

by adminAugust 3, 2017

The sup armada was a fantastic event even with the weather gods stacked against it – sending wind and not your typical summer weather (if there is such a thing). The atmosphere was incredible both on and off the water making a weekend to remember.

Over £2000 was raised for charity via board hire, donations and other generous gifts which will really boost the Armada Trust’s coffers to help get more kids involved in SUP in the future.

Flags flying at the Bewl Water SUP Armada event — Neilson, Starboard, Red Paddle, JP flags flying at the SUP Armada

SUP Armada Kids — Kids SUP and the SUP Armada

Stand up paddle pre-race preparations — stand up paddle pre-race preparations

SUP Armada world record attempt

The Guinness record attempt went ahead in between showers and despite the wind and rain over 302 paddlers managed to navigate the course with everyone having a fantastic time. Well done everybody, the record attempt shall take place again next year.

Ashley Allen paddleboarder — Ashley Allen paddleboarding at the SUP Armada

SUP Armada World Record attempt — Even father christmas helps out with the stand up paddle world record breaking attempt at the SUP Armada

SUP record breakers — Stand up paddle boarders gather in a record breaking attempt in the SUP Armada at Bewl Water

BSUPA helped facilitate taster sessions to over 250 people, yoga, tours and tips, sunset tours and helping 100s of young and older people alike get on the water.

The euro tour was an amazing display of the pinnacle of the racing scene.
All in all a great family friendly sup weekend festival.

Photos thanks to: Georgia Wharton