As we put more thought in to how we are going to carry our kit on our journey down the Severn, the elasticated net on the Explorer board, is going to come in very useful. As we aim to take all the gear we need for the trip with us, apart from a few food drops along the way, being able to store it securely is vital. We just need to pack it well and see what we can get on it now!

Loving the zipped pocket on the cover too!

Tristan Bawn

The new Red Paddle Co Explorer board has depth!
It also has great design features for our trip!

Changing the way we view inflatable boards!

Red Paddle Co boards secured for Source to Sea expedition!

I popped down to the Red Paddle Co in Totnes, Devon to meet the friendly team who kindly offered us  their new Explorer boards from the 2013 range for our Source to Sea expedition. An inflatable board like no other, it looks and feels tough, designed well for expeditions and fit for the challenge!

We are all really looking forward to getting these on the water as soon as possible!

Tristan Bawn

For more information on the Red Paddle Co boards check out there website:
http://www.redpaddleco.com/

On the 20th of April 2013 we will be commencing our attempt to paddle the length of the river Severn on Stand Up Paddleboards!

With this challenge, we aim not only to complete the 354k (220 miles) length of the river Severn, but also to try and record, highlight and advertise the importance of the river and wildlife to its surroundings. 

Our team will start the challenge at the source of the river and follow it on foot and by bike until it is deep enough to jump onto our Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs).  The aim is to make it to the second Severn crossing within the week.

We are also aiming to share pictures and various media as we go, whilst also trying to brake the British record for SUP distance! 

Paddling a section of the Severn in aid of Severn Area Rescue Association, also gave myself Tristan Bawn, second from the left and Dean Broad third from the left, the chance to explore a part of our challenge!