East of England Paddlesports

Getting out on the water can be a great way to get away from it all, escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy some ‘me’ time. But even the most introverted of enthusiasts will find some fun in comparing notes, sharing skills and spending time with other like-minded folks… the fact is, quite simply, that experiences are more memorable when they’re shared.
That’s certainly the ethos behind East of England Paddlesports (EOEPS), which started life on social media in 2017 and has since grown into a tight-knit real-life community complete with its own merchandise, events programme and qualified instructors... plus the recent accolade of being British Canoeing's biggest affiliated club!
Now supported by a website as well as social media platforms, EOEPS was founded by Oli Jordan, who lives on the Essex coast. Oli spent 12 years working as an outdoor activity instructor around the world, and creating EOEPS began as his way of staying connected to the outdoor industry and making new friends. He has several paddleboards, inflatable and solid, several kayaks and a canoe.
“Whether you’re an experienced paddler, a complete newbie, or simply looking to make new friends and find new places to explore, East of England Paddlesports is for you,” says Oli. “Since 2017 we’ve gained over 10,200 Facebook group members, been awarded the Active Essex ‘Active Club of the Year 2021’ award and organised several events throughout the UK and Europe.
“We’ve also given away multiple prizes through various competitions, connected local communities throughout the East of England, shared discounts, product reviews and recommendations with members, created branded merchandise, raised money for charities and organised local litter picks.”
• If you’d like to know more, look for East of England Paddlesports on Facebook (the group is on Instagram and YouTube too) or log on to the website: www.eastofenglandpaddlesports.co.uk.