On 28 March 2015, a number of professional and amateur stand-up paddle boarders will descend 32km of the Guardiana River in a gruelling challenge from Mértola and ending 6-8 hours later in Alcoutim.
For those who haven’t come across this rapidly growing sport before it’s the favourite of many A-list celebrities including Portugal’s own Rita Pereira, because of its ability to give a full body workout. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or just looking for a new peaceful and tranquil way to explore the waterways stand up paddle is a rapidly growing activity.
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) has been described as the closest thing to actually walking on water and consists of standing on a large surfboard while using a long paddle to move yourself forward. It needs balance and coordination but it’s much simpler, cheaper and quicker to learn than most other board sports and within 30 minutes most people go from beginner to getting a good session under their belt.
For more information, please contact Nick Robinson on Tel: (+351) 916634007, email: nick@algarvesup.com or visit: www.algarvesup.com