Eddies & how to use them / White Water SUP with Beth Kirby

White Water SUP combines the technical aspects of paddleboarding with the high paced, high octane nature of white water. It’s normally done on inland waterways, be it man-made or natural rivers.

Understanding what an eddy is, is very important as it can help you safely enter and exit the water and is a safe place on the river to rest. They are found immediately downstream of an obstacle where the water flows back upstream. Learn about eddies and how to break in and out of them in this video.

Stay tuned for more white water SUP videos from Beth soon.

Before trying white water SUP, it’s important to understand the risks, dangers and the correct type of safety equipment to wear including a quick release waist leash before heading out on white water. Get some coaching and avoid paddling alone. Beth will be bringing you more videos about the right gear, safety and top tips.

About Beth Kirby (@bethk128)

Beth comes from a white water kayaking background with many medals won in World competitions. Kirby found White Water SUP after seeing some friends trying it 4 years ago and now Beth is stacking up lots of UK wins and experience in SUPX, river surfing and river running.

Beth is an experienced Stand Up Paddleboard coach based in the East Midlands, offering flat and white water SUP coaching.