What to wear when stand up paddle boarding.
What to wear when stand up paddle boarding can be a confusing decision. Here in
Wild swimming & NCW wetsuits: can they be used?
Wild swimming is often perceived as being a skin only pursuit. In that those who
New NCW products: Indiana SUP paddles, Sharkboy Bellyboards, The Edge bodyboard fins, ASD Paipo Bodyboards.
New NCW watersports products have been added to always deliver the right tools for the
SUP paddles and why choosing the correct type is important.
Stand up paddle boarding is a discipline that’s often misread. By that we mean it’s
Get in the ocean this summer – whatever it takes!
It’s getting warmer, with improving weather forecasts every week. There’s no better time to get
Becci’s blog: the problems with buying cheap wetsuits.
We’ve all heard the saying ‘buy cheap twice, buy twice’. That’s the same with anything.
Summer foiling for surfers – why would you?
Foiling – as in riding waves with a foil attached to your board, ala foil
Summer bellyboarding for surfers – why would you?
Surfing quality can often be tricky to score in the UK. Any surfer will be
Summer SUP for surfers – why would you?
Summer surfing in the UK can be bliss. Waist high groomed peelers at sunset; overhead
NCW wetsuit ‘easy ons’ how to. Works for hands and feet!
Sometimes donning your wetsuit can be tricky. Hauling neoprene rubber over hands and feet sees
NCW social media – what you may have missed.
NCW social media streams have changed in recent weeks, slightly. The beady eyed may have
Outdoor adventure season is here!
Whether roaming the hills and dales, exploring forests and hidden corners, or simply mooching off
SUP boards, paddles and gear – NCW fully stocked for Easter (and beyond).
SUP boards, paddles and gear are in the house and we have a full itinerary
Freshwater Bay Paddleboard Co. Classic stand up paddle boards now available.
As further committment to all things watersports NCW continues to invest in hardware. In this
Stand up paddle board part exchange now available at NCW.
Here at NCW we want to provide customers with the best service possible. From a
Easter holidays imminent – NCW fully stocked with wetsuits for kids and adults.
Easter holidays aren’t too far away. As we head into April 2022 it’s just a
NCW team riders Emily McDonald and Dave Ludgate in latest SUP Mag UK.
We’re super pleased to see NCW team rider and SUP mum Emily McDonald featured in
Skateboarding in later life – plenty of benefits, and ways to do it.
Skateboarding in later life was a topic featured in a spate of mainstream press articles
What NCW wetsuit for what time of year?
UK water and air temperatures go up and down like a yoyo, depending on the
North Coast Wetsuits: in the ocean and outdoors since 2004.
North Coast Wetsuits has been in existence since 2004. But we’ve been enjoying the ocean
NCW team rider photoshoot with Emily McDonald.
NCW team rider Emily McDonald recently hooked up with ever at large photographer Oli Lane-Peirce
NCW 45L dry bags – good enough for the RNLI; good enough for you!
NCW products and gear have always been designed with quality and function in mind. For
North Coast Wetsuits brand story – who we are.
North Coast Wetsuits are no different – every brand has a story. Where we’ve been,
Outdoor adventures – the ad-hoc way.
Outdoor adventures aren’t too difficult to experience. It’s easy to think that anyone into outdoor
NCW 4/3mm winter super stretch back zip steamer wetsuits now in stock!
NCW’s 4/3mm winter super stretch back zip steamer wetsuits are now in stock! Another option
NCW: now stocking Nookie paddle sports gear.
NCW are big fans of keeping things as UK-centric as possible. Of course, at some
Dave Ludgate SUP surfing scores at home.
Dave Ludgate loves a bit of SUP surfing action. And even better when it’s close
The Bryn(s) – wetsuit sock alteration for size 17 feet!
Not everyone is the same. No two bodies are alike. And that goes for limbs
Wetsuit care tips: the problem with folding (and creasing) your wetsuit.
Wetsuit care tips are something North Coast Wetsuits publish often. It’s important to look after
Watersports injuries and being benched!
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Watersports injuries – the type that are more annoyance than life threatening
Choosing your perfect stand up paddle board from NCW.
We talked about choosing your perfect O’Shea inflatable SUP in this article. That, however, is
New NCW quick release SUP belts (75% recycled).
With continued commitemnt to SUP North Coast Wetsuits have designed and created a quick release
Becci’s blog: cold water women and winter surf.
Next up in our series of articles from NCW’s Becci is a story about surfing
Supercharge your surfing (fun) this spring.
Supercharge your surfing fun this spring by switching up your gear and doing things a
Stand up paddle boarding spring season 2022 is (nearly) go!
Stand up paddle boarding and spring go hand in hand like strawberries and cream. For
O’Shea 10’8 QSx inflatable SUP review.
The new O’Shea 10’8 QSx inflatable stand up paddle boards have landed. And they’re perfectly
Choosing the perfect O’Shea inflatable SUP.
O’Shea inflatable SUPs are now available through NCW’s webshop. In case you’d missed that. We
SUP performance styles and tastes.
SUP is often seen by the mainstream as a general float about discipline in the
Outdoor adventure knowledge – articles all in one place.
Outdoor adventure (on land) plays as much of a part in NCW’s life as watersports
Wild swimming knowledge – articles all in one place.
Wild swimming is something we’re big fans of here at NCW. NCW’s team and family
Windsurfing and storms – how windy is too windy?
Pics: James Jagger, Alex Irwin. Windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment has come on leaps and bounds
Proud to wear NCW kit – North Coast Wetsuits team riders.
Header image: Mike Pringuer. Being a team rider, for any brand, requires a certain ‘work’
NCW dry bags – tried and trusted.
How do we know NCW gear is tried and trusted? We get sent videos like
NCW: SUP gear for all occasions.
SUP covers a whole variety of different styles. From flat water, recreational paddling to SUP
Surfing this half term? Get your kid’s wetsuit gear sorted in time for school hols.
Surfing during February half term – for kids at least – can signal the start
NCW: we reuse, recycle and get rid of cardboard in as sustainable a fashion as possible.
NCW ends up with lots of cardboard packaging following deliveries of products and gear. You’d
O’Shea ladies Halo and men’s Prisma winter wetsuits back in stock!
The ever popular O’Shea ladies Halo 5/3mm and men’s Prisma 5/4/3mm winter wetsuits are back
Nautix Windsurfing 4.5m windsurf sail test (video).
Natuix Windsurf is a newer brand to NCW. In fact, selling windsurfing hardware is a
Stephen Lightbown: adaptive surfer.
Stephen Lightbown is a poet, writer, spoken word artist, wheelchair user and surfer! Even though
Is it time to dust off your watersports gear in readiness for spring?
Spring seems still a way off. But trust us when we say the new season
SUP paddles: general terminology and performance traits.
SUP paddles are your defining piece of equipment. More so than actual SUP boards. Yet
SUP quick release belts – upcycle, reuse, refresh and create in-house.
SUP has attracted so many new paddlers these last few years. Unfortunately, many don’t have
2022 SUP boards now in stock!
SUP boards were quite rare at the tail end of 2021. With every man and
Winter beanie hats of all types in stock!
Winter ain’t done – by a long stretch. Whilst current UK weather conditions are fairly
Jellyfish stings and how to protect against them in UK waters.
Jellyfish, whilst fascinating to observe, can be rather annoying for anyone heading for UK waters.
I get really cold wild swimming – how can I keep warm without a wetsuit?
Wild swimming is big at the moment. Immersing in cold water without the need for
Used kid’s wetsuits – current stock.
As with used adult wetsuits, that we’ve talked about here, NCW takes in and gives
Sit on top kayaking – it’s still a thing.
Sit on top kayaking is still very a much a good choice of watercraft for
Becci’s blog: musings of a female surfer.
NCW’s newest member of the team, Becci Thorpe, is a keen surfer and outdoors lover.
We buy (almost) any used wetsuit gear!
We buy (almost) any used, secondhand wetsuit gear! Yes, you heard that right. We do
Surfing with a foil is like supercharged longboarding.
Surfing, on the right day, can be epic. Burning off down the line of a
Dave Ludgate’s winter windsurfing (so far).
Winter windsurfing can be super good when you score the right conditions. There’s no question
NCW gear scenarios: Merino Wool glove liners, cycling mode.
It’s safe to say the weather’s suitably brass monkeys in the UK currently. January is
SUP surfing longboard style.
SUP surfing in waves is perhaps one of the most fun aspects of performance stand
NCW’s top 3 watersports articles of 2021.
A new year heralds forward-looking planning as well as taking a glance at the previous
Surf, wind, snow or all? Long range weather predictions for Jan 2022.
The weather’s anything but predictable at the moment (if ever). Back at the start of
SUP and NCW – we do stand up paddle boarding!
SUP is something we’re extremely passionate about here at NCW. Whilst we have a vested
SUP surfing fundamentals – the bottom turn.
SUP surfing, just as with traditional prone style surfing, requires fundamental building bock skills to
Watersports highlights gallery 2021.
Watersports shenanigans in 2021 were abundant. Even with continuing strangeness of the pandemic fallout, a
Cornish winter walks, crisp blue skies and long shadows.
Cornish winter walks can be breathtaking. When you need some off season outdoor adventure there’s
Beating those winter surfing blues.
Surfing in the UK winter can be a real hit or miss affair. Scoring a
NCW Christmas period delivery/opening times.
With it being Christmas and all the NCW team will be taking some well earned
Wild swimming NCW product feedback.
Wild swimming is an important activity for us here at NCW. So it’s great when
NCW team rider Emily McDonald rocking the SUP jacket look.
There’s nothing quite like that post-surf feeling. Even on the coldest of days the stoke
Welcome to the NCW family Becci Thorpe!
NCW has a new member of the team. Although we say this Becci has been
Bleubird Nordic change robes now in stock!
Bleubird Nordic change robes are now in stock! And we couldn’t be more stoked. These
NCW team rider Dave Ludgate wins Ocean Hero award.
NCW team rider Dave Ludgate does amazing things as an eco stand up paddle boarder
Nazare surfing – the ultimate convergence spot.
Nazare (Praia do Norte), Portugal, and the big waves you see breaking there are nothing
Explosive cyclogenesis – what, eh?
Explosive cyclogenesis is the rapid genesis of a storm. Or, to put it another way,
Bikes, bags and Barra – storm cycling with the NCW waterproof 30L rucksack.
You may recall we introduced everyone to our latest NCW team rider a few days
Winter thermal rash vests for kids now in stock!
Winter thermal rash vests for kids are now in stock! In case you didn’t know
O’Shea GROM kid’s stand up paddle board offer!
O’Shea’s GROM inflatable stand up paddle board is designed for kids and youths who SUP
Winter watersports savers – Merino wool glove and boot liners.
Winter watersports savers come in the form of NCW’s Merino wool wetsuit glove and boot
Surfing probability this festive period.
Surfing probability this festive period remains high (based on current long range weather predictions that
NCW watersports Christmas gift suggestions.
Watersports Christmas gift lists are everywhere at the moment. It’s that time of year. So
SUP team rider news – NCW welcomes Emily McDonald.
SUP continues to be an important part of what we do at NCW. While it’s
Restube personal floatation now in stock.
Restube personal floatation devices are fit for all types of watery activities. Whether you’re on
Black Friday, we don’t do…
Black Friday isn’t something we do here at NCW. That may surprise a few but
Surfing and skateboarding fringe activities.
Surfing and skateboarding are one thing. There’s nothing like sliding down a silky smooth wall
SUP & surfboard trim and carving. The differences.
SUP and surfboard riding isn’t just a case of getting to your feet and remaining
Windsurfing sunrise with Dave Ludgate.
Windsurfing sunrise sessions are special. Particualrly if you happen to live in a beautiful place
Osprey winter wetsuit stock available (but selling fast).
Osprey winter wetsuit stock is still available at the time of writing (24/11/2021). But they’re
Outdoor adventures: cold weather imminent!
Outdoor adventures get a cold snap from next week. Cold weather will swoop in proper
eDrums NCW gear scenarios – NCW neo hooded jacket (video).
eDrums, or electric drums, are another option if tub thumping’s your thing. When volume levels
Winter eBiking with NCW’s all weather neo jacket gear scenario.
Winter eBiking with the pink fleck NCW neoprene weather proof jacket may be a strong
Wetsuit and windfoil sail testing with Tom Pringuer.
Wetsuit and windfoil equipment is now applicable to the yoof. And we’re not talking about
Winter wetsuit SUP trials (cont).
Winter wetsuit SUP trials continue at NCW. As we try to keep ahead of the
Wetsuits just landed! Osprey Zero and Origin ladies and mens 5/4mm’s.
Wetsuits from Osprey have just landed if you’re after winter rubber. Osprey Zero and Origin
NCW 3mm neoprene SUP/windsurf jacket/coat now available.
NCW 3mm neoprene SUP/windsurf jackets/coats are now available. We posted about them landing recently. And
SUP and windsurf team rider Dave Ludgate nominated for Ocean Hero award.
SUP and windsurf team rider for NCW Dave Ludgate (aka Subowti) strikes again! With all
Outdoor adventure ready: NCW 30L backpacks in stock!
Outdoor adventure ready means having the right equipment. Even if you’re not planning on serious
SUP jackets from NCW. Imminent arrival!
SUP jackets from us here at NCW are due to land. And we’re super excited
Electric riding. Ebikes, eSkateboards, one wheels and eFoils.
Electric riding; more specifically electric bikes, electric skateboards, one wheels, eFoils and electric scooters are
SUP shorebreak dancing. Waves are where you find them.
SUP can be extremely frustrating sometimes. If you’ve progressed from flat water beginnings then you
Outdoor adventure NCW winter hats & clothing.
Outdoor adventure NCW winter hats and clothing are now essential items. You may have noticed
Surfing change robes Northcore Beach Basha Pro & Sport available!
Surfing during autumn and winter can be blissful. Those crisp, sunny mornings, with a touch
SUP & surf foiling – is it really the future of riding waves?
SUP and surf foiling seems to be getting ever more popular. Not quite as booming
Wetsuit kid at Ballybunion Castle, Ireland.
Wetsuit kid at Ballybunion Castle, Ireland: another awesome pic of NCW gear in actual use!
SUP waterway clean ups in 2022.
SUP is a great tool for using to clean up your local waterways. With stretches
Wetsuits: we BUY used and repair worn out ones.
Wetsuits are our business. Wetsuits of all types – old and new. Here at NCW
Sewage in seas and rivers. STOP THE DUMPING!
Pics by @cakejaggaley, Surfers Against Sewage. Sewage in our seas and rivers are at unacceptably
Wild swimming gear scenarios: Merino Wool glove and boot liners.
Wild swimming is still happening. But with cooler water and air temperatures taking a dip
Kitesurfing: another great option for breezy weather.
Kitesurfing is something we don’t talk about as much as other wind driven sports –
Outdoor adventure winter – fighting the cold weather blues.
Outdoor adventure this winter is one way to fend off the cold weather blues. We
Windsurfing Ireland: Dave Ludgate’s breezy autumn so far…(video)
Windsurfing in Ireland can be a blissful experience. Despite what some may perceive the general
eSkate one wheel cruising – NCW gear scenarios (Sherpa line fleece hoody).
eSkate one wheel riding is an easy going, cruisey way of sliding across the tarmac.
Surfing kids and getting your offspring hooked.
Surfing and kids; they’ve got no fear when it comes to waves (mostly). Plus, unlike
Watersports knowledge – helping you progress and evolve.
Watersports knowledge is fundamental in your progression, evolution and continuing development within that chosen discipline.
Watersports video wall – showcasing NCW wetsuit products.
NCW’s watersports video wall is where we aim to showcase North Coast Wetsuits products in
SUP surfing with NCW’s new 4/3mm wetsuit (video).
We’ve talked about putting NCW’s brand new 4/3mm wetsuit through its paces already – wing
NCW featured product spotlight(s) – Surflogic & Northcore dry robe changing ponchos.
It’s definitely that time of year, when the air temperatures are dropping, the same with
NCW’s new 4/3mm wetsuit review – the verdict.
Over recent weeks we’ve had our man from sister site Foilshop UK put the new
New Osprey winter wetsuits in stock!
NCW recently took delivery of a bunch of Osprey winter wetsuits for both men and
NCW used wetsuits (random mix) available now, while stock lasts!
Did you know NCW deal in used wetsuits as well as brand new types? If
NCW featured product spotlight: NCW neck gaiter for colder weather.
With cooler air temperatures heading in it’s time to grab yourself all that essential warm
NCW featured product spotlight: Northcore Kick Back hammock and daisy chain webbing kit.
Although we’re into autumn now – albeit the early part at time of writing –
More NCW wetsuit prototyping – wing foil style!
Pics: Oli Lane-Pierce If you woke this morning to gales, rain and a considerable drop
Late September Indian Summer flights – wind and wing foil style.
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce, Jonny Williams. With weather still warm, and waters following suit, it’s a
NCW product placement awesomeness – Dave Ludgate does it again.
It’s that bloke from Cork again… Yep, if ever there was a team rider to
Care and maintenance of your inflatable stand up paddle board.
With large numbers of new stand up paddlers hearing the call to action this last
Preparing for winter stand up paddle boarding – a few considerations.
As cold weather moves in, and the desire to keep stand up paddle boarding remains,
NCW’s top customer quotes – 100% awesome feedback!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: NCW loves seeing you in action
SUP ’22: the seeking for adventure (with your stand up paddle board).
As 2021’s summer season draws to a close we’re now starting to see some 2022
Supply, demand and global logistics issues (not just for watersports!).
The irony of a global pandemic, where people have been put on furlough and made
South West News recommends NCW wetsuits!
We’ll be honest: this kind of thing’s gold for a brand/retailer like North Coast Wetsuits.
Layers upon layers – time to get your autumn/winter wetsuit accessories sorted!
We bang on about wetsuit layering often so to not break the trend we’re going
NCW watersports/outdoor photo gallery – show us yours!
It’s been another bumper season for people getting outdoors and in the water. The demand
NCW team rider tips – brand logo placement is everything.
Being a team rider stands for one thing: promotion of the brands and companies who
NCW watersports knowledge pages all in one place.
For those who follow North Coast Wetsuits’ blog regularly, you’ll possibly be aware that we
Winter surf travel – is this now back on the agenda?
During the pandemic travelling to surf – specifically abroad – hasn’t been the easiest of
Cool weather demands cool gear – Northcore Beach Basha Pro change robe back in stock!
With cooler air temperatures comes the need for gear to fend off the chill. When
Windsurfing UK magazine tests the Nautix Windsurfing Freeride 5.2m windsurf sail.
Earlier in the summer NCW launched our windsurf range, featuring Tahe Techno windsurfing boards and
NCW windsurfing team rider Dave Ludgate: Tahe Techno/Nautix Windsurfing 148L board & 6m sail feedback.
NCW’s windsurfing team rider Dave Ludgate took delivery of his brand new Tahe Techno windsurfing
NCW featured product spotlight: 3mm Neoprene Super Stretch front zip SUP wetsuit jacket.
Whilst stand up paddle boarding is a relatively simple activity to get to grips with
Cornwall’s Sills (Saskia & Imogen) twins nailing the IQ Foil class at Engadinwind (Silvaplana).
Pics: IQ FoiL World’s, Christian Mueller At time of writing the Sills twins (Saski &
NCW watersports gear scenarios: NCW waterproof key pouch (bowl of water test video).
If you’re an avid watersports nut then you need appropriate tools, and that stems from
Is it too early to start talking about winter surfing (and watersports)?
For a good many it’s slap bang in the middle of prime time season currently
Kiddy summer holiday windsurfing, windfoiling and wing foiling with Tahe Techno.
Tom Pringuer pics courtesy: Mike Pringuer. You may be aware that NCW now sells Tahe
Talking higher wind windfoiling (windsurfing).
Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: James Jagger For the record, before we get into the meat
NCW featured product spotlight: the Exped Scout Hammock Combi (video).
There’s nowt like swing in a hammock between two fixed points, gently swaying in the
NCW team rider Dave Ludgate in the current issue of SUP Mag UK!
We have to say that Cork’s own eco warrior of SUP, Mr Ludgate, gets around
Suits alive! Typhoon wetsuit stock currently in, but not hanging around…
Wetsuits are rarer than rocking horse poo at the moment – industry wide. We’ve documented
NCW watersports gear scenarios: wetsuit prototyping (wing foil mode) video.
Whilst NCW does stock and sell third party products it’s our own NCW wetsuits which
NCW featured product spotlight: Tahe Techno freeride windsurfing boards.
Having rebranded from BIC to Tahe Marine (a subsidiary of Tahe Outdoors) it’s safe to
NCW watersports gear scenarios: NCW 15L roll top inflatable tow float dry bag 100% waterproof (kiddy wild swimming).
The army of wild swimmers continues to grow exponentially as H2O addicted types seek to
NCW watersports gear scenarios: NCW 85L roll top, buckle top waterproof BIG dry bag (kiddy bellyboarding).
The NCW 85L roll top, buckle top waterproof BIG dry bag may be listed on
The flattest water ever! Testing NCW’s 3/2mm full wetsuit with GBS seams in windsurf mode (30/07/21).
Sometimes windsurfers want a wave. Sometimes they fancy challenging themselves with choppy waters. Maybe a
NCW watersports gear scenarios: 85L roll top, buckle top waterproof dry bag for windsurfing (video).
Kicking off the first of NCW’s watersports gear scenarios, where we highlight a product and
NCW watersports guides: essential info for surfing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and foiling.
We do know our onions, watersports wise, at North Coast Wetsuits. Through personal experience, or
NCW kid’s wetsuits & dinghy sailing – they suit this activity too!
We talk about watersports lots at NCW – that much is obvious. One area that
Surfing and street skating at the Tokyo Olympics – it was actually alright.
Shoot us down purists if you will be the recent Tokyo Olympic debut of surfboarding
Smiles in the sun – thumbs up for SUP!
When it’s hotter than a hot thing at the beach where’s the best place to
The ultimate set up #1: kid’s stand up paddle boarding equipment (summer).
For the first of our ultimate set up features we’re looking at stand up paddle
More summer fun: bungee SUP take #2 & bungee SUP foiling!
We published a post about bungee stand up paddle board bungee here. To further prove
Fringe surfing: alternative ways of riding waves to enhance your salt life.
Bellyboarding, bodysurfing, skimboarding, SUP surfing, foil surfing, mat surfing and even bodyboarding these days all
Featured product spotlight: GSI Bugaboo Base Camper Medium compact camping cooking utensils.
Whether you’re off roading in a hardcore stylee – where the bare minimum of gear
Summer fun! Stand up paddle board bungee riding!
When the wind and waves dry up, as they inevitably do during the UK’s summer,
Featured product spotlight: new kids 3.5mm full length wetsuits.
Kids need good quality rubber as much mum and dad. And all through our existence,
Wing foiling: equipment choice DOES make a BIG difference.
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Adding to our already chunky Beginner Guide to Wing Foiling we’re talking
First time fit! The benefit of NCW wetsuit knowledge (even when selling online).
NCW’s been in the wetsuit game for quite a while. We know rubber, what makes
New product alert! NCW ladies full 3/2mm wetsuit (with new NCW logo).
We only put these live yesterday but already the brand new ladies full 3/2mm wetsuit
NCW featured product spotlight: Nautix Windsurfing freeride windsurf sails.
You may have spotted that recently NCW moved into the world of windsurfing. As in,
NCW kneeboard team rider shredding in Oz – Matt Gallagher individual ripping!
Matt Gallagher. You may have heard of him if you follow NCW’s blog regularly. He’s
New NCW wetsuit stock alert! (Phew!).
It’s safe to say that if you’re a brand or retailer who can get hold
Up hills and down dales – rambling on with NCW’s outdoor adventure ready bags.
Outdoor rambles up hills and down dales with the right gear is essential. You may
No resting on laurels – NCW wetsuit prototyping continues…
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. If you scan NCW’s webshop you’ll find a plethora of rubberised goods,
Kiddy SUPs and choosing stand up paddle boarding kit for your offspring.
Messing about on mum or dad’s stand up paddle board is one thing. But when
We got bags! Bags for SUP, bags for wild swimming, bags for surfing, bags for everything…
‘Tis true! NCW has a whole load of different bags for all types of applications.
NCW windsurfing team rider, Dave Ludgate’s, new Nautix Windsurfing sail lands!
It’s safe to say that NCW windsurfing team rider Dave’s pleased as punch at mo.
Featured product spotlight: Julbo sunglasses; for him, her and your kids.
As part of NCW’s Outdoor Adventure range Julbo sunglasses sit among other products destined to
Featured product spotlight: Typhoon Storm3 TFlex Men’s 3/2mm back zip wetsuit 2021.
It’s no secret all retailers of recreational outdoor products are struggling with current supply issues,
Lying down on the job – prone paddle boarding fun.
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Perhaps you got into stand up paddling a while back and are
Fingers in pies – using your local efficiently for multiple watersports riding.
Were you all over the place, chasing forecasts and hitting up a whole plethora of
Flying through summer 2021: catching up with foiling as it stands now…
With summer hitting the UK proper (although at times you wouldn’t think it with the
Featured product spotlight: Northcore adventure roll mat.
With the outdoor adventure season upon us it’s time to get yourself kitted out for
Dave Ludgate (Subowti) becomes NCW’s first Tahe Techno/Nautix windsurfing team rider!
A few weeks back North Coast Wetsuits launched our Tahe Techno windsurfing freeride range. In
Subowti (Dave Ludgate) proactive SUP eco warrioring and beach cleaning with the crew.
Ever the proactive type NCW team rider Subowti (aka Dave Ludgate) continues his crusade against
NCW’s Google 5 star reviews continue! Thank you to our fab customers…
We’ve talked about this before but we’re super thankful to NCW’s lovely customers who leave
Sneak peek: SUP/rigging/layering neoprene jackets landing autumn 2021!
We’ve been working on these for a while, having prototyped one version back in early
Dick Pearce kiddy bellyboards: a greener more natural way for children to enjoy waves.
Kids just wanna have fun – especially when at the seaside. All those lovely waves
Hard SUPs, inflatable stand up paddle boards and all the accessories – from NCW.
The UK’s weather continues to improve and with thisentice more and more stand up paddle
Ireland in the sunshine (who’d a thunk it?) with NCW team rider Dave Ludgate.
Proving that sometimes the sun does shine in southern Ireland NCW team rider Dave Ludgate
When you can foil you can foil, whatever the hydrofoil discipline.
Pics; Oli Lane-Peirce. Flying above water, with a hydrofoil protruding from the back of your
Keep moving, stay active, be fit – ready for that next outdoor adventure proper.
Here at North Coast Wetsuit we’re super keen to promote the benefits of a healthy
Why get a lesson when you’re starting your surfing journey?
Pics: Local Surf Maroc We’re already seeing it at beaches close to NCW’s HQ. Lots
Staycation outdoors: enhanced time at home with ‘toys’ for all the family.
Whilst there are some spots open for overseas travel, by and large, most of us
I like it big and gnarly maaan! The truth about XXL surfing conditions.
Tapping up applicable social media and websites you’re likely to see a raft of amazing
Bag yaself an awesome bag from NCW!
Bags come in all shapes and sizes, with many different types of application. From beach
O’Shea men’s Prisma 5/4/3, 3/2 and ladies 5/3 Halo wetsuits still in stock (but they’ll go!).
Just as with all watersports and recreational outdoor gear at the moment supply is short
Still need a SUP for summer? We have stock of O’Shea stand up paddle boards (but they won’t hang around!).
The UK’s weather looks to be hotting up over the next few days, which hopefully
Tahe Techno windsurf boards: new windsurf range from NCW!
We’ve been talking about windsurfing a lot of late. That’s pretty reflective of the UK’s
Windsurf foiling & wing foiling – aren’t they more or less the same thing?
Windsurf foiling & wing foiling look very similar. If you glance at the two pics
North Coast Wetsuits Beginner Guide to Windsurfing.
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce, James Jagger Windsurfing’s another watersport we know well at NCW, with plenty
Foilshop UK reviews NCW’s 30L waterproof roll top rucksack.
Whilst wetsuits is NCW’s main game we also do bags – as some of you
North Coast Wetsuits Beginner Guide to Wild Swimming.
Wild swimming is perhaps the easiest and purest way to enjoy the outdoor immersive experience.
Stand up paddle boarding in waves (SUP surfing) – why would you?
For surfers there’s nothing more blasphemous than diverting from the purity of wave, board and
Choosing the right surfboard for maximum fun and efficient progression.
Hit up social media for all that bitesize surfing goodness and the overriding thing when
Get outdoors, go camping this summer! (NCW has the gear you need).
At time of writing (May 2021) there’s a glimmer of hope for some overseas holidays
Wetsuits for surfing – getting the correct fit.
Whatever watersports you’re into there’s a wetsuit and correctly fitting one with your name on
SUP paddles and why it’s the most important (and defining) piece of stand up paddle boarding equipment.
When you begin your stand up paddle boarding journey it’s easy (and understandable) to get
The e-revolution: but there’s more ‘quirk’ to electric skateboards than you’d think…
Here at NCW we love a bit of skate action. Often we’ve been known to
NCW drybags – not just for surfing and the beach!
We do bags at NCW – something you probably know. The perception, however, is our
NCW Outdoor Adventure – we do land as well as sea!
It goes without saying North Coast Wetsuits are a pretty obsessive bunch when it comes
North Coast Wetsuits Beginner Guide to Wing Foiling (aka wingsurfing).
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Call it what you will: wing foil, wingsurf or even wing SUP;
Get a lesson! Surfing, SUP, windsurfing, kiting, foiling, watersports progression (and safety) guaranteed.
Pics courtesy: Local Surf Maroc It doesn’t matter what sport you’re vying for – surfing,
North Coast Wetsuits Beginner Guide to Surfing – basic knowledge to help with your wave riding journey.
It’s safe to say North Coast Wetsuits knows its onions when it comes to surfing.
Inflatable SUP vs hard shell stand up paddle boards – why you’d choose one over the other.
Further to NCW’s Beginner Guide to Stand Up Paddle Boarding article we’re going to break
North Coast Wetsuits Beginner Guide to Stand Up Paddle Boarding – basic knowledge to help with your SUP journey.
Stand up paddle boarding continues to grow with many new riders coming into the fold
The bleddy weather (again)! As of April 2 2021.
Can you Adam and Eve it?! After a few days of fairly warm, mild conditions
Mellow corners – searching out those quiet coastal spots this summer.
It goes without saying that summer 2021 will be a busy one. With staycationing on
The right fitting NCW wetsuit for the right watersport…
Different activities require different pieces of equipment – that much is obvious. Yet, when we
Steve Halpin (Real Surfing Magazine) NCW short John wetsuit testimonial.
For those who keep up with surfing media, such as magazines, you may have come
Yet more wing surfing chat – THE watersport of the moment!
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. There’s no getting away from wings, wing foiling at the moment. If
Pre-flight wetsuit and equipment checks ahead of 2021’s surf season.
This doesn’t just apply to surfers. This can be for anyone who has a penchant
Topsy turvy, upside down – the imminent warm weather spell and following cool snap.
We all want it! A decent start to the new summer season that is. At
Tom Lazarides: a story of courage, determination, family and love.
One minute you’re an active, sports loving teenager and the next a freak accident throws
Readying ourselves for surfing summer 2021 – 2ft longboard sliding nirvana.
Isn’t it ironic? During summer ‘hardcore’ surfers wish for autumn and winter when swells ramp
NCW and Cornish Coasteering – colour coded wetsuit heaven.
NCW have worked with Cornish Coasteering for a number of seasons now. Every year they
Kiddy surfing – happy nippers (and their parents) in NCW children’s wetsuits.
Kiddy surfing feedback is always welcome. We love hearing from our happy, satisfied customers –
Basic SUP safety considerations from our friends at McConks stand up paddle boards.
Our friends McConks SUP are known for their educational, knowledge-based articles designed to raise awareness
NCW loves (and recommends) Wild Blue Hare: hand cut lino prints and tees made in Cornwall.
There are loads of little artisan businesses in and around Cornwall that you won’t necessarily
New O’Shea wetsuit stock inbound…
We love O’Shea gear, which is why we stock the brand’s inflatable stand up paddle
Still the chill – NCW Sherpa Fleece lines hoodies and beanie hats in stock.
We ain’t out of the woods yet in terms of cool weather conditions. And in
New NCW kids/junior chest zip winter wetsuits now available.
With a new season of watersports nearly upon us it’s time to get your gear
Children in the water – is it too early (and too cold) for kiddy watersports?
We’ve recently had a period of mild conditions in the UK with generally lighter winds
The hype machine – don’t believe everything you read about watersports online.
‘Yep, you need this piece of watersports equipment. Definitely. Don’t look at anything else. It’s
‘Them bleddy Weever Fish!’ – a marine dweller to take note of this summer.
With common sense and a little knowledge it’s plenty easy to keep safe at the
Wild swimming chat with NCW wetsuit customer Elaine MacPhail.
Ever keen to get firsthand experience from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, we asked
New season, new NCW wetsuit stock and a big sigh of relief.
We recently shared a post detailing how difficult it’s been getting replenishment wetsuit stock from
2021 O’Shea SUP boards looking good.
With a new season of SUP approaching many of the main stand up paddle brands
Motivational issues for getting wet and surfing during winter.
There’s no question: when you gaze out of the window to pouring rain, cobalt grey
Bleddy frezin’! Essential cold weather clobber from NCW – Sherpa Fleece hoodies and beanie hats.
‘Awreet’n aree? Bleddy frezin’ inet? Gorn get ’em one’ee NCW ‘oodie arn ‘ats arm.’ …and
Windsurfing: old school cool and still a maker of fun!
Pics: Oli Lane -Peirce Windsurfing has a tough time these days. Whilst an established watersport
More women in stand up paddle boarding for 2021?
Ladies who stand up paddle make up the biggest demographic of SUPers in the UK
‘Tis bleddy ‘oribble weather, cold like. Is a changin’? Dreckly!
Comedic Cornish slang titles aside there’s no question the weather, or more specifically air temperatures
The eco ‘sweeper’ – Dave Ludgate’s environmentally charged stand up paddle boarding mission.
Words & pics: Dave ‘Subowti’ Ludgate NCW team rider Dave Ludgate, aka Subowti, gives us
NCW wetsuit and accessories shipping: updated with DPD next day tracked.
We’re always striving to improve our services across all areas of NCW’s business. With this
That bloke/that NCW wetsuit (again) – SUP foil shenanigans with the Gulf Stream 5/3mm.
It would seem conditions of late have been rather good for SUP foiling in some
More great Google reviews from NCW wetsuit customers.
We do like it when positive Google reviews filter through. It certainly warms our cockles
It’s about to get chilly (again) – Dave Ludgate modelling NCW (wetsuit) protection.
It’s been mild the last few weeks here in the UK – relative to the