Epic Life

17/09/2026

MEDWAY CHALLENGE UPDATE!

Wow – what an amazing day we had last Sunday for our Medway Challenge, raising money for the incredible Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance ().

A huge thank you to everyone who made the day possible – our fantastic paddlers who took on the 29km challenge, our support team who helped along the route, and of course everyone who donated and supported us.

Together, we have raised an incredible…
£3,292!

We are absolutely delighted with the amount raised for such a fantastic charity.

Thank you to every single person who took part, supported, donated or shared our fundraising page. You all helped make this year’s Medway Challenge a very special one.

29km paddled. £3,292 raised. One amazing team effort!

Fancy giving it a go? Join us next year for the Medway Challenge on Sunday 12th September 2027!

Plenty of time to start training!

16/09/2026

You don’t have to be a racer to benefit from race-level training - discover why in our new blog…..

🏄 Great coaches never stop learning

SUP is constantly evolving, and there’s always something new to learn - from other paddlers, different conditions and simply spending more time on the water.

Over the last few months, Cliff has been spending time with some of the UK’s top paddlers, including Marie Buchanan, who went on to win three gold medals at the ICF SUP World Cup in Torquay. 🥇🥇🥇

But it’s not just about racing!

The things we learn from top paddlers can help beginners, challenge paddlers and aspiring racers alike - from better technique and efficiency to understanding changing conditions and building confidence on the water.

And one thing that really stood out?

Sometimes the best training is simply getting on the board, playing, experimenting and having a go.

Because not everyone wants to be a racer, but with play, practice and coaching, we can all enjoy becoming better paddlers. 🌊

We’ve shared more about Cliff’s learning journey, why we believe coaches should never stop learning, and how that knowledge comes back to Epic Life and our SUP Club.

👉 Read the full blog:

https://www.epiclife.co.uk/blogs/news/coaching-through-continuous-learning

15/09/2026

POOL SESSIONS ARE BACK!

Join us on Sunday 1st November, 1pm–3pm at Battle Abbey School Pool.

Want to improve your balance, build confidence, practise rescues and have plenty of fun on your board?

Our indoor pool sessions are the perfect opportunity to keep paddling through the colder months in a warm, controlled environment – no worrying about the weather!

Suitable for all levels
Bring your own board or hire one of ours

A great way to keep your skills going through winter.

Book your place through our website:
www.epiclife.co.uk
📞 07377 184505

Can’t make this date? Keep an eye out for more pool sessions coming soon.

Let’s make a splash and paddle into winter together!

15/09/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Epic Life 29km Challenge last weekend!

Each year, an incredible team comes together to paddle the full 29km Medway Trail, raising vital funds to support our lifesaving service.

It was fantastic to be there and cheer you across the finish line! 🙌

They've raised over £2.8k! Thank you so much for your incredible support - you're all amazing 🚁

Interested in taking on the challenge in 2027? Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/VS7X50ZNn3F

13/09/2026

WE DID IT!

A huge well done to everyone who completed our 29km Medway Challenge today!

We had some amazing times from our SUP Club paddlers, and our MegaSUP team and paddleboarders were absolutely fantastic. What an achievement from everyone who took part!

Even better, together we have raised over £2,500 for the incredible Air Ambulance Charity KSS

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part, our amazing support team who helped us throughout the day, and every single person who donated and supported our paddlers. We couldn’t have done it without you.

If you would still like to donate, our JustGiving page remains open:
https://justgiving.com/page/epic-life-medwaychallenge2026

And if today has inspired you to take on the challenge yourself…
Fancy joining us next year?
Get training — the Medway Challenge returns on Sunday 12th September 2027!
Who’s joining us for the 29km next year?

13/09/2026

11/09/2026

https://justgiving.com/page/epic-life-medwaychallenge2026

10/09/2026

This Sunday, 22 paddlers will be taking on our Medway Charity Challenge!

Our amazing team will be paddling 29km along the River Medway, from Tonbridge to Yalding, all to raise money for the fantastic Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (airambulancekss)

This year our team is made up of an 8-person MegaSUP team from Snap Fitness Tonbridge, members of the EpicLife staff, EpicLife customers and SUP Club members.

And, of course, we have our wonderful support team of staff and volunteers, who give up their time to help us along the route — we simply couldn’t run this challenge without them.

If you are on or near the River Medway this Sunday and spot us coming through, please give our paddlers a big cheer and some encouragement to keep those paddles moving!

We are doing all of this to support KSS Air Ambulance, an incredible charity that needs around £57,000 every day to operate its lifesaving service.

If you would like to support our paddlers and help us raise as much as possible, please donate through our JustGiving page:
https://justgiving.com/page/epic-life-medwaychallenge2026

Every penny counts, and every donation will give our paddlers an extra boost when those 29km start to feel tough!

Good luck to all 22 of our paddlers for Sunday — you’ve got this!

10/09/2026

We enjoyed the peacefulness of the River Medway last night for our Social Paddle.

Such a lovely evening to be out on the water, with beautiful colours in the sky as the sun started to set.

With the evenings drawing in, next Wednesday is our last evening Social Paddle of the season at Tonbridge, 6.30pm–8pm.

Fancy joining us for one last evening paddle?
Limited boards available to hire
Free if you bring your own board

Book online through our website www.epiclife.co.uk or give us a call on 📞 07377 184505.

Come and enjoy one more relaxed evening on the River Medway with us!

09/09/2026

As the seasons change from summer to autumn, do you ever notice how the river starts to change colour and become a little more peaceful?

Autumn is such a lovely time to paddle. Watching the riverbanks slowly turn beautiful shades of orange, yellow and gold makes paddling our rivers feel like a whole new experience.

Next time you are out on the water, take a moment to slow down, look around and appreciate how the scenery is changing around you.

And if you can, capture a photo of those beautiful autumn colours and share it with — we would love to see your autumn paddling photos!