Cutting out plastic

The Kingsbridge to Salcombe estuary is unusual because it has no large river feeding it, just a series of small streams fed from local springs. Instead, the estuary is shaped by tides that reach as far up as Kingsbridge twice a day. This makes the estuary an internationally important maritime and intertidal habitat and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Every day we are reminded about how beautiful yet fragile the estuary and the surrounding rivers and coastlines are. So we never take the local ecology for granted. We are proud to be a governing member of the ‘Plastic Free Kingsbridge’ committee – part of the initiative by Surfers Against Sewage to take action to cut avoidable plastic waste.

We also conduct Eco Tours that combine scenic SUP trips with collecting any rubbish spotted. This includes the River Avon Eco Tour and regular Sunday Paddle and Pick sessions.

Stand up paddle boarding is very much an eco sport and it’s up to us to protect the environment we are blessed with. That’s why we run Pick and Paddle events throughout the year to help rid the estuary and the ocean that feeds it of litter.

These events are very social and are suitable for anyone who can SUP independently. We can supply a board or you can use your own but everyone will be given a litter collection box and a hand-held litter grab to attach to their board.

We normally run Paddle and Pick session once a month. Check our event calendar for dates.