Getting back to basics

I have been stand up paddling for almost 2.5 years now.... I still remember that feeling when I first jumped on a Sup! My toes were gripping into the deck so hard I got cramps! I couldn't work out how to use the paddle ... But sure enough it all came together.



Providing instruction to my friend Anna

 Over the weekend I had the opportunity to teach 10 close friends how to stand up paddle! It brought so many memories. Scott Penwarn from starboard had several boards for my friends to have their first Sup experience. After a brief instruction , the group took to Sup very quickly, and almost everyone fell in :)

I could see a mixture of excitement and fear in my friends.... It was only a few years ago I was the same!

It was a great feeling to be able to share my love and passion for the sport with my close friends and let them have a small insight into my sport!


All were amazed at the thought of surfing and racing- and a new found respect was found for what I enjoy doing! In return, it brought be back to basics. I haven't had a slow, relaxed flat water paddle in almost 2 years as my focus and drive has been to train... It was great to get right back to basics and enjoy why I fell in love with Sup in the first place!

Up and away!


I had been so busy training, that over time I had forgotten why I started getting into Sup. I had forgotten how peaceful, tranquil, and grounding Sup can be.  I forgot how easy SUP can be - just grab a board/ paddle and seek out a body of water!

Living on the Gold Coast, there is an abundance of water ways, creeks, canals, and of course the ocean. There is so many places to explore!



My friends may be inspired by what I do, but in return they have inspired me to share my love and passion for the sport, as well as setting aside some time each week to find some more places to SUP.

A huge thanks to Scotty for allowing the girls to have the opportunity to try out the sport!

Back to Basics