Once you get the taste for exciting watersports, there are few things that come close to providing the kind of buzz and thrill you experience.

But with so many people out there having never had the chance to try these activities, we feel a responsibility at Gill to do what we can to encourage and support people in trying out a new watersport.

This is why we are proud to support Go Paddling Month. An initiative launched by our partners Go Paddling and British Canoeing, Go Paddling Month aims to get 18,000 people out on the water and involved in paddlesport activities throughout the month of July.

The initiative is aimed at everybody, so regardless of your own experience there is a chance to try whatever your chosen paddle activity out.

How can I get involved?

There are plenty of ways to get involved with Go Paddling Month. You can organise a paddle cleanup with friends, or even just head out onto the water for a paddle followed by a pint as one of the many water side pubs!

Many local clubs have paddling opportunities to get involved in, whether you fancy SUP, canoeing or kayaking. And why not learn a new paddling discipline? They say a change is as good as a rest, so turning your hand to something new could be a whole lot of fun.

Use their Event Finder tool to find an organized event for you to get involved in. Or, if you want to just give paddling a go, you can use their paddlepoints finder , suitable for new and experiences paddlers to you can map out your route – it couldn’t be easier!

To find out where people are going paddling this month, use the Paddle Map to see where the paddles have been registered so far this month – make sure you register your paddle to be one of the 18,000!

We advise that if you are starting out in the world of paddling, then you should always do so with an expert who can support as necessary. And be sure to take a look through the Go Paddling on the water tips.

Win Prizes this Go Paddling Month

While the main part of this initiative should be enjoyment above all else, there might be some added motivation in the form of prizes.

Simply register your paddle with Go Paddling Month and you can take advantage of some great rewards and potential prizes.

Once registered, you will receive a thank you certificate and a voucher code giving you 15% off Gill products throughout July. And what’s more, spend over £75 and you will also get a free 10L Gill Drybag thrown in.

Get your paddlesports apparel at Gill

While you are free to cross your fingers and toes in the hope that you will be a lucky prize winner, just in case you are not, there is a fabulous selection of products available from Gill.

Our paddlesports collection has a host of fantastic items, with UV Tec tops, spray tops and shorts aplenty to choose from.

Be sure to take a proper look through everything we have to offer. If there’s something you like, buy today from Gill and take advantage of our excellent delivery offering.

And if you have any questions, simply contact the Gill team. We hope you enjoy your paddlesports this Go Paddling Month and create some brilliant memories!