Helen Keates - SUP

26/12/2025

A belated Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you found some magic, whatever the big day looked like for you.

Mine involved a wonderful (and chilly) paddle with my brother for Boxing Day afternoon, mainly spent getting very excited about the number of kingfisher sightings we had!

Wishing you a very Happy New Year too, hope it's full of adventure, health and happiness ☺️

Love

Helen xx

15/09/2025

I felt so sad that the weather forecast was against us for my last scheduled SUP Yoga and Intros at Leybourne yesterday ... And then the forecast changed and it turned out to be a glorious morning! Typical!

So, I headed out early on the river. I saved this little pigeon from drowning (I paddled for 15mins with him/her on my board drying out, found a safe spot at Whatman Park to leave him/her, and was so happy to find him/her able to get up and walk about when I returned 2 hrs later!)

Also had a lovely coffee at the Toll House Cafe with my brother, niece, Nick and Holly before paddling back.

It turned out to be a really lovely Sunday ... But I missed the lake! Hope to be back again soon 🤞🏼

10/09/2025

Please join me for my last SUP Yoga of the 2025 season, Sunday 14th Sept, 11am at Leybourne Lake Watersports Centre.

Okay, so the forecast isn't exactly dreamy for Sunday ... but it will still be 19C, the water will feel warm, it looks like it will be dry, and we'll find a sheltered spot out of the wind.

Top tip: A lightweight waterproof jacket goes a long way to reduce any wind chill!

Booking link in the comments

Ditton 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV

16/08/2025

I had an absolute blast with this lovely bunch on their lesson today!
And will be back at again tomorrow for SUP Yoga at 11am (1 space left), and
Intro to SUP at 1pm (4 spaces left).
Teenagers are welcome to join the Intro lesson (with a responsible adult).
If you're feeling spontaneous, head over to www.leybournelakewatersports.co.uk to book!

As always, DM me with any questions 😊
Helen xx

10/08/2025

Absolutely gorgeous sunny Sunday with our lovely friends .yogashines and (and my Holly) at today!
Paddling, chilling, picnic and playing, laughing ... Perfect summer day! 🥰☀️🏄🏼‍♀️

07/07/2025

The gorgeous weather is on its way back! What better place to enjoy it than on the lake?! 🩵☀️

I'm back at this Sunday 13th July (and Sundays 27th July and 17th Aug)

11am SUP Yoga, suitable for all levels from complete beginners.

1pm Intro to SUP, which is a fun session for complete beginners and those who want to gain confidence on a board. Teenagers are also welcome with an adult.

Booking is via www.leybournelakewatersports.co.uk and opens 10 days before each event.

Hope to see you there 🙌🏼

19/05/2025

Highlights from Holly's first paddle of the year with two of our lovely friends ... Including turtle spotting at Mote Park, and a token bit of SUP yoga (mainly to dry her shorts!) 😂

13/05/2025

"Go for a walk - digital detox is key"
And bonus points if it's around water! I'm so blessed to have this spot just 1 minute from home

Antony Nigliazzo-Masters says time in nature boosts his mental health and creativity.

28/04/2025

Making the most of this glorious weather with a little paddle along the Medway this afternoon ☀️