Paddle surf | Phuket

Standing, my feet in the soft sand, the gentle tide unfolds stretching just enough to touch the tip of my toes, my eyes watch a mercury-like landscape resembling pockets of intriguing mist emerging from the silky blue.

A splashing snap as my ten-foot friend touches the water, a quick step and my feet adjust to their new sensation of plush cushioning beneath them. Effortlessly, I move from one realm to another, a surreal feeling overtakes me, a calm that only this place can offer, the farther I go, the less I want to return, even when I try, the troubled thoughts of what I’ve returned to earth can’t infiltrate my current state, my mind is in total bliss.

Now sitting on my friend absorbing the 360-degree masterpiece, I wonder how such a creation can be. The reds and oranges now filling the sky are mixed with a swirl of cloud, each minute adds more and more warmth and I am astonished to see how much the world around me can change in appearance in one hour. As I return to land, full of energy and joy for everything the day brings, all I can think about is tomorrow’s session with my friend.

Paddle surfing (Paddle Surf) remains one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world and Phuket offers exceptional conditions for paddling with its clear tropical waters and landscapes, its beaches, and interesting promontories. “Skyla’s Surf School” in front of the awesome leisure club Catch Beach on Bangtao Beach has been providing its equipment and expertise to anyone wishing to try for more than 10 years.

SUP can be more than something to do, it can be a way to explore, refresh, and enjoy life. It offers many health benefits and is a fun way to meet friends and gather.

Skyla’s Surf School

+66 (0)82 519 3282