Last Spring (2021) I had the pleasure of being contacted by Jo as she began researching what was to become 'Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain '. It was a tough job but we managed to whittle down some of the classic Scottish SUP locations to add to the other many stunning places she would visit and paddle, within the rest of the United Kingdom.

Cut to August and I had the pleasure to meet Jo finally in person, as we set off for a paddle on a sunny and slightly windy day from Kenmore beach on Loch Tay, Perthshire. What immediately hit me was Jo's passion for Paddleboarding as well as her excitement to be able to visit so many stunning and iconic locations. It was a fantastic experience to be able to show off one of the jewels in Perthshire's crown.

That trip was just one of the 32 plus locations which Jo paddled and researched, the end result being this incredible book.

Covering Scotland, Wales and England, it is a fantastic final product, with an incredible variety of spots, from urban paddling in spots like London, Liverpool and Nottingham to some of the countries most stunning coastal scenery in Mull, Cornwall and Pembrokeshire. 

There really is a spot for all in this book, all with fantastic pictures to boot. Expertly researched by Jo, you will find technical information about the trips, with hints and tips to do off the water (local instructors, hire companies, food, drink and transport). 

The real highlight is Jo's writing. Her passion comes across in every sentence, you really feel like you are on the water every step of the way.

I can't recommend this book highly enough, and it was a pleasure to be involved in it. 

Jo is a bit of a UK SUP icon, hosting the Joy of SUP podcast, a magazine contributor as well as the star of the award winning film 'Brave Enough - A Journey Home to Joy'.

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain is published by Vertebrate Publishing (£20).