24/07/2026
A few weeks have passed since the Paddle UK SUP English Riviera Festival and ICF SUP World Cup, and I’m still smiling when I think back to it.
What an incredible experience it was to be part of such a special event on the beautiful English Riviera. 💙
I felt so honoured to be invited by Paddle UK to present the Opening Ceremony, provide live commentary throughout the event and have the pleasure of co-presenting the medal ceremonies with the lovely Sarah Thornley.
One of the biggest highlights was being part of the commentary team alongside Sarah SUPjunkie.uk with Simon SUPfm Podcast and Anna TotalSUP bringing all the energy from the beach. It was such a fantastic group to work with, and I learned so much from everyone.
A huge thank you to Paddle UK for trusting me with this opportunity, and to everyone who worked tirelessly to make it happen. The passion and teamwork throughout the event were inspiring to see.
A special mention to Brendon Prince Adventures for turning his vision into a reality and helping to create an event that truly showcased our sport on the world stage.
Congratulations to all the organisers, volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors and, of course, the incredible athletes. You all made it an event to remember.
Feeling very grateful to have played a small part in it all. 🥰
📸 Garry Bowden
www.encountercornwall.com