The Polar Bears & Paddleboards project will demonstrate how the world’s fastest growing water sport can be used to enjoy the rivers, canals, lakes and the coastline of Britain. Paddling in one of the most remote and extreme locations on the planet, we will endeavour to showcase how safe and accessible paddleboarding can be.

Polar Bears & Paddleboards is an exciting new project that will cover a number of community, social and environmental topics these include:

Highlight the underuse of the UK waterways for recreational and sporting activities.
Raise awareness of the effect of pollution and litter on waterways and marine wildlife.
Examine the impact of climate change on the Icecaps and local wildlife in Greenland.
Demonstrate the versatility of SUP as a water-sport, form of exercise and social activity.
Actively fundraise for and raise awareness of several great charitable causes.
Over the duration of the project we will be organising a number of events and challenges in London and across the UK, these events will give people the opportunity to participate in paddleboarding and help to raise money for charities.

The highlight of the Polar Bears & Paddleboards project will be a group expedition to Greenland paddling 100Km through the Sermilik Fjord in August 2013. This stunning area of Greenland coastline is littered with icebergs that calve off the icecap at the head of the Fjord and is one of the best locations for viewing icebergs on the whole of the east coast of Greenland.

We wish the team good luck on their expedition and a safe return.

Today and yesterday have been far from ideal with gusty winds from the south west with heavy sea’s and squally showers.

Heres a video of Charlie and Brads journey from Selsey to Littlehampton

You can find more details of all of Charlies advenutres at Facebook Page and website Ocean SUP

Charlie is attempting three new records on a stand up paddle board, standing where no man has stood before! As well as raise awareness of the benefits of water sports and the environmental impact people have on the ocean.

This part of Charlies 3 stage adventure is Stand Up Paddle solo and unsupported from Land’s End to London’s Tower Bridge, nearly 1000km. Charlie set off on 11 Septmeber 2012.

Each day Charlie aims to cover approximately 50 km depending on tide movements and weather conditions. Charlie will be carrying all the supplies and equipement he needs on the paddle board and will be keeping everyone on land updated with regular tweets and status posts, along with a tracker system so you can follow Charlie’s every paddle along the way at Find My Spot

The reason behind this is to help develop kids environmental awareness via a series of events that inspire their imagination and encourage them to participate in water sports and sustainable living.

Details of all of these journeys can be found on Charlie’s Facebook Page and website Ocean SUP

XM Surf & SUP products are proud and happy to support Charlie on his adventures, Charlie is currently using the XM Power Clip Coil Leash, which gives him piece of mind for safety and quality while he is on the water for many hours at a time… XM Leashes