Scottish SUP Surfing & Racing Champ Neil Craig Talks to SUP Mag UK
Scottish SUP Surfing & Racing Champ Neil Craig Talks to SUP Mag UK
After some fantastic performances in the Scottish Paddle Surfing and SUP Racing ISA qualifiers last year, Neil has certainly put himself on the map as a multi-discipline stand up paddle boarder. When you consider he juggles running a building company and being a family man as well as managing to fit in numerous cross-fit and strength sessions each week it’s amazing he has time for any kind of brine time!
As a longtime supporter of Loco and more recently a team rider it’s been great seeing his stoke for the sport develop over time and more recently seeing him achieve on the competitive paddle boarding circuit. Although he didn’t manage to make it to Fiji last year due to family/work commitments we’re reliably informed he has his eye on Denmark for this coming year and his a new 14′ x 28″ Motion on order and talk of updating his wave SUP quiver his intentions seems clear!
In this interview with SUP Mag UK, Scottish SUP Surfing and Racing Champion Neil Craig shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in the sport. Neil talks about his experiences navigating the challenging Scottish waters, the training regime that keeps him at the top, and the thrill of competition.
He also offers insights into the growing popularity of SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) in Scotland and the unique conditions that make it a haven for the sport. This conversation is a must-read for SUP enthusiasts and those interested in the Scottish outdoor adventure scene. Whether you're just starting your paddle surfing journey or thinking about some recreational paddle board racing let Neil's story inspire you to give competitive paddle boarding a shot!
Read the full scoop from SUP Mag UK here
