Like most of you, I have been glued to my television watching the summer sporting event that only comes around every four years, where athletes from all over the world compete for gold, silver and bronze. It definitely has ‘inspired a generation’, especially in our household. G has even signed up for swimming lessons, determined to be the next Michael Phelps in the 2024 games (see last photo).
A week prior to the global festivities starting, we went on holiday to Cornwall and stumbled across the latest phenomenon – paddle boarding. We were lucky enough to witness what looked like a ‘flash mob’ paddle board race. The participants just appeared from no where, lined up and took off into the sea! Although, not an featured sport yet in the Games, it sparked and inspired us to embrace our love of swimming and get in the pool.
And a final addition of the inspired swimmer…
For more fabulous photos, check out:
cupcakesandotherstuff 
gosh that looks like fun and unlike surfing it looks like something I could even do!
Paddle boarding is great fun, and yes it is easier than Surfing as the board is larger and more stable. Great exercise too!
What a stunning beach. Have never quite got the hang of stand up paddle boarding, but it does look like fun x.
I love paddle boarding. I have had a go once in my yooth!
I’ve seen people doing that down here and wondered what they were doing. Now I know x
Interesting and it looks like you had great weather in Cornwall.