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As the holiday season arrives, it's time to break away from the traditional and infuse some adventure into your Christmas celebrations. Paddle boarding, a typically warm-weather activity, offers a unique and exhilarating way to embrace the festive spirit. Here are five creative ways to paddleboard during Christmas, ensuring you deck the paddle board with holiday cheer.
1. Yuletide Light Parade
Turn your paddleboard into a floating canvas of holiday magic by hosting a Yuletide Light Parade. Decorate your board with twinkling fairy lights, LED strips, and festive ornaments. Invite friends and family to join the parade with their adorned paddle boards. As the sun sets, paddle along the shoreline or through calm waters, creating a mesmerising spectacle of lights that reflects the spirit of the season.
2. Paddleboard Carolling
Combine the joy of Christmas carolling with the serenity of paddleboarding by organising a floating carolling event. Gather a group of paddlers, each equipped with waterproof song sheets, and paddle along the waterfront singing your favourite carols. The tranquil sound of paddles cutting through the water will add a unique rhythm to your festive tunes, spreading holiday cheer to onlookers and fellow paddlers.
3. Ugly Sweater Paddle
Put a humorous twist on the traditional ugly jumper day, 15th December, by taking it to the water. Don your most outrageous Christmas sweater and set out for a paddle with like-minded enthusiasts. Whether you're sporting a Santa-themed pullover or a sweater adorned with blinking lights, the juxtaposition of festive fashion against the natural backdrop of the water creates a hilarious and memorable experience.
4. Christmas SUP Yoga
Combine the mindfulness of yoga with the tranquility of paddle boarding by hosting a Christmas-themed SUP yoga session. Choose a calm water body, preferably adorned with holiday decorations, and guide participants through yoga poses on their paddleboards. It's a peaceful and rejuvenating way to connect with nature and celebrate the season in a unique and health-conscious manner.
5. Polar Plunge Paddle
Festive fun-seekers brave the icy waters of Berlin's Oranke Lake (Credit: CGTN)
For the adventurous souls seeking a thrill, consider organising a Polar Plunge Paddle. Bundle up in your warmest wetsuit, Santa hat optional, and take a daring plunge into the cold waters from your paddleboard. The exhilaration of the cold water combined with the festive atmosphere creates a unique and invigorating Christmas experience. Just make sure to prioritise safety and have warm towels waiting for you onshore!
This Christmas, break away from the ordinary and dive into the extraordinary by incorporating paddleboarding into your holiday festivities. Whether you're illuminating the water with festive lights, carolling from your paddleboard, or indulging in a bit of SUP yoga, these creative ways to paddleboard during Christmas promise to infuse your celebrations with joy, laughter, and a dash of adventure. So, grab your paddle, don your Santa hat, and make this holiday season one to remember on the open water.
Stay Safe & Happy Paddling!
