Paddle Round The Pier

Paddle 2012

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:21:50 +0000

Its all coming together, last week the Paddle Crew had their first planning meeting where we discussed some new and exciting water events which will be published very soon on the website. We have already had a lot of interest from competitors in many of the events and it all looks as if, yet again the Paddle Event will grow and raise even more money for worthy causes -as well as having a lot of fun for all.

Here is a clip from last year’s Paddle Something Unusual

Surf Report Iphone App

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:19:19 +0000

It is always heartening when you can be truly proud of a friend’s achievements but in this case we are glowing.

James runs the local website Sharkbait and has provided pretty good surf predictions for our local spots since last century. In a town of transients and generally erratic surf his website has formed the hub of a lively surf and watersports community. He has also been a keen and active member of the Paddle Crew for many years.

He has recently developed, with a friend, an iphone app which takes this community feeling to a new level – if the web is all about sharing this is the tool for surfers.

In an exerpt from his website :

The Sharkbait Surf Reporter App allows users to find out about surfing conditions by sharing real-time surf reports, check out where their friends are getting the best waves and upload photos and messages. Available from the App store on iTunes, the Sharkbait App is priced at just £1.49.
It has been developed by two surfers and best friends from Brighton, James and Ian. James has been uploading daily surf reports for the South Coast for the last 12 years, with one of the first ever surf report websites Sharkbait.co.uk.

James, when we spoke to him said that he had really just developed the app for himself, but it is available at Surf Iphone App as the more people who share surf reports and upload eyeballs the better.

Download it Here

More Information is available here : http://www.sharkbait.co.uk/app/

Tarp Surfing Video

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:33 +0000

The guys at Kamikaze have had a great little video put together from last year’s tarp surfing extravaganza:

If you wanna go, come down to the paddle village on the 7th and 8th of July 2012.
More Information here

Great Charities for 2012

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:18:21 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the main charities that we will be supporting this year are the following : The RNLI, Winston’s Wish and Surf Action.

There is more information here : Paddle Charities

Get in touch if you want to get involved !

Cayman Islands

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:30:22 +0000

Greg, a keen paddle participant is currently working and paddling ( on his SUP ) in the Cayman Islands.

He took a few of the new 2012 Paddle Stickers out to the Islands and sent us this photo, we are jealous of course.

He bought his inflatable SUP at last year’s Paddle from the guys at Custard Point – he was able to take it easily on the plane and, as you see in the photo it fits into his small car easily.

Greg in the Caymans

Paddle Round the Pier is on July the 7^th and 8^th 2012, we are hard at work planning and making sure that it’s even better than the last.
Do send us your photos..

The Perfect Wave by Phil Jones

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:11:58 +0000

we like this – check it out

Phil Jones recently made a music video called the Perfect Wave featuring pro surfer Evan Valliere all shot in and around Hanalei, Kauai. Although about surfing, The Perfect Wave is mainly referring to Grace.

Another Great Brighton Video

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:57:02 +0000

Just saw this posted to Facebook by Becci Lindsay and had to add it, it is by Fat Sand and gives a beautiful insight into the highlights of this great seaside town. It also uses a great many clips from the Paddle Round the Pier.

Charity Cheques

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:23:41 +0000

Last month ( sorry we have been away in the sea) we had the pleasure of donating some well received cheques to charities.
We were very stoked ( and happy ) to be able to give £11,000 each to the deserving charities : RNLI, Teenage Cancer Trust and Surf Relief.

Over 45,000 people make it the biggest ever Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival

davids — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:30:52 +0000

Huge crowds flocked to this year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival helping to make it the biggest friendliest festival ever.

The event, which took place last Friday to Sunday (1 to 3 July) has been hailed a resounding success and the “best ever” by visitors, exhibitors, competitors and organisers alike, with around 45,000-50,000 people attending.

The sunshine shone down on this year’s “Paddle” which certainly helped with the success, but it was without a doubt the huge array of land, beach and water attractions, sports and other entertainment that drew record crowds down to Hove Lawns.

Amongst the activities enjoyed by spectators were the mass ‘Paddle Round The Pier’, skateboarding and BMX park sponsored by Nike, the huge array of live music and a crowd-favourite – the ‘Paddle Something Unusual’.

Dave Samuel, event director said: “The smiling faces of everyone present said it all.

“My favourites this year have been the sandy beach we built on the prom and, as always, the disability accessibility beach.”

“Also we had some great freesports ramps, which ramps have now been donated to the Brighton Youth Centre and city parks for the all to enjoy.”

Amongst the hundreds of exhibitors taking part was Hunter Joslin, inventor of the Indo Board balance trainer who travelled over from the United States and said: “This is my first time at the event and it has blown me away!

“They say it’s the largest free beach festival in Europe, but I would say it’s by far the biggest in the world. It’s bigger than anything I’ve ever been to.”

To keep up-to-date with the final total, plus photos, videos and news of next year’s event check out www.paddleroundthepier.com and www.facebook.com/paddleroundthepier.

Thank You 2011

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:27:45 +0000

Thank you everyone.

Well we are all exhausted but happy, the sun shone and fun was had by all. We will be updating the website soon with all the fantastic images and videos, testimonials and results from the weekend.

Now, we would just like to say a big thank you to all of you, the visitors, the participants, the sponsors, the media, water safety, the crew, the volunteers, prize donators, Brighton, the sun – the list is endless. I will have forgotten someone crucial so sorry.

Aloha…

I leave you with a lovely video sent in by Caspar of : www.casparfirth.com