Many of you who stand up paddleboard on the south coast will be familiar with Christchurch Harbour. The smaller cousin of Poole harbour is currently under severe pressure with sewage and agricultural run-off. If you live, work or study in Bournemouth Council or the surrounding areas you can help now by signing a petition.

Calling all BSUPA Schools, Instructors and WSA Instructors looking to convert! Come to our annual BSUPA Schools & Instructors Revalidation Conference + AGM on 23rd March 2024 hosted in Sandbanks Poole. 

We are saddened to hear the news that the Water Skills Academy has now ceased trading. We know many of their team who are well respected paddlers in the UK SUP scene, and our best wishes go out to them all whilst they navigate this difficult time.

Anni Ridsdill Smith, BSUPA Director and Trainer interviews Tim Morton from Adventure Risk Management services as part of the BSUPA conference and discusses safety in the adventure sports environment. We are fortunate to have the license to publish this video interview for 3 months and encourage you to watch it and reflect on your safety obligations as an instructor and / or manager.

Update to the BSUPA AGM Agenda planned for Saturday 25th March 2023. Please see the following details.

In light of the recent decision by Sport England to grant an additional NGB status within Stand up paddle boarding, BSUPA have provided the following statement.

It’s the time of year for the 2023 BSUPA AGM. If you need to revalidate your instructor’s qualifications or meet the team or participate in the gathering you are most welcome.

BSUPA recognise the findings of the MAIB report (Dec 2022) on the fatal incident at Haverfordwest October 2021, and support their recommendations.