SUP POLO What is SUP Polo? Probably the most fun you will ever have on a paddle board. We started SUP Polo on Chichester Canal last season and it was an instant hit with our regular paddlers and our Chichester SUP Club members, we then went on to form our own team called The…
Paddleboarding on the River Arun
The River Arun is an awesome river that snakes its way inland through the stunning West Sussex countryside. It is a fantastic river to launch your paddleboard for an amazing adventure, there are so many twists and turns and hidden surprises that exploring the river is never boring. The River Arun demands respect as it is…
Paddling On Chichester Canal
At TJ Board Hire we have been paddling on Chichester Canal and providing lessons and hires at this venue for the past 5-years, and have seen the popularity of this sport and this location grow rapidly during this time. Chichester Canal provides an ideal flat-water venue for paddlers to learn and progress their SUP skills…
River Arun paddle boarding
River Arun paddle boarding A blog article of a TjBoardhire adventure exploring the River Arun from Littlehampton to Pulborough. The River Arun is an amazing 41 km (25.5 mile) stretch of water from sea to source and is well known for being the second fastest flowing tidal river in England and is worthy of respect…
Buying an Inflatable Paddleboard
BUYING AN INFLATABLE PADDLEBOARD With the explosion in popularity for standup paddle boarding, more and more people are looking at buying an inflatable paddleboard and at TJBoardhire we are forever being asked about which inflatable board is best to buy. We have therefore put together our top 10 tips for buying an inflatable paddle board…
OXYGEN PADDLE BOARD
OXYGEN PADDLE BOARD REVIEW At TJ Board Hire, we are always excited to receive our new kit, in anticipation of the coming season. For the third year, we have opted for Hatha Paddleboards as our preference for school kit. The quality of boards, paddles and excellent customer service mean that we can have…
Surfers Against Sewage – Summit to Sea Event
At TJBoardhire we are passionate water users and long-time supporters of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). For many years we have supported the SAS beach cleans and last year when these were expanded to include other waterways with their Summit to Sea campaign, we were keen to bring these events to Chichester Canal, where we offer…
PADDLE BOARD LEASH
DO YOU NEED A PADDLE BOARD LEASH? A common question that we are frequently asked, is whether a paddle board leash is needed when stand up paddle boarding. For those that are not sure – a paddle board leash or SUP leash is a simple cord that attaches to the rear of your board and…
What To Wear Paddle Boarding
WHAT TO WEAR PADDLE BOARDING What to wear paddle boarding is one of the most commonly asked questions that we receive, especially from those wanting to continue paddle boarding into the colder months. This blog aims to help those new to the sport, to consider some of the clothing options that we use at TJBoardhire.…
Chichester Canal Clean
Chichester Canal Clean with Surfers Against Sewage As passionate users of Britain’s waterway, especially those in and along the south coast, keeping open waters clean and safe to use is incredibly important to us at TJBoardhire. In fact, it is part of our Chichester SUP Club’s ethos to pick up any litter whilst we are…