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Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Standup paddleboarders stand on boards that are floating on the water and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. The sport was documented in a 2013 report that identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants in the United States that year. Variations include flat water paddling, racing, surfing, whitewater SUP, yoga, and fishing.
In 2007, the concept of paddleboarding on flat water began to take serious shape and a year later, in 2008, the first touring boards started to hit the market. This style of the board differs from traditional surfing-style SUPs in that it includes a displacement hull. The displacement hull allows the board to glide and track similar to a canoe or kayak. Many other features were soon offered, including deck rigging to carry gear. The fast design with more glide is an attractive option for those who plan to keep their adventures inland.
Tour paddleboarding has become a way for individuals to seek adventure, serenity, personal achievement, and a deeper connection with nature.
First pair to Paddleboard from Land's End to John o'Groats
In 2018, Cal Major became the first person to paddle Land's End to John o' Groats, the classic British long-distance journey, taking 59 days. Her route took her along the Cornish and Devon coast into the Bristol Channel, up the River Severn and by canals to Blackpool, by sea around Cumbria and the Mull of Galloway, across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, along the whole of the Caledonian Canal, and up the coast of northeast Scotland.
In 2020, Jordan Wylie attempted to SUP around Great Britain, but was forced to stop after 149 days and 2,377 kilometres (1,477 mi) due to COVID-19 regulations in Scotland.
In 2021, Dave Chant and Sophie Witter became the first pair to paddle Land's End to John o' Groats, taking 64 paddle days and 25 days off the water due to bad weather and logistical challenges. Their route similarly took them on a mixture of sea, river, and canals but was the longer expedition covering 1,703 kilometres (1,058 mi) from start to finish.
According to the Outdoor Foundation's 2013 Outdoor Participation Report, standup paddle boarding was listed as the most popular outdoor activity among first-time participants. The report stated that the median age of standup paddle boarders was 28.
The Outdoor Foundation's 2015 Special Report into Paddlesports found that 2.8 million (or 0.9%) of Americans participated in standup paddleboarding in 2014. This was up from 2.0 million in 2013. Ages 25–44 made up the highest percentage of overall contributors (47%). The highest participation rate was teenagers ages 14–17 (1.8%), with males comprising 76% of this age bracket.
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