Paddleboard club in Scorton launches dog-friendly Pup SUP watersports sessions for Easter holidays

Watch water-loving pooches Floki and Toto glide along the lake with their owners - as a paddleboarding club launch a unique dog-friendly session in time for Easter.

While visitors at Wyresdale Country Park have been able to take part in the relaxing sport for a few years, dogs have previously not been allowed to join in - until now. Incoming manager, Rhys Garrard, explains: “We had a lot of people asking if they could take their dogs on the lake, but due to the confined space we said no. But this year we thought let’s see if we can try it, and let people have a bit of fun with their pup on a SUP.”

In a fun video report, Rhys demonstrates how to do Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with his dog, Floki. He adds: “It’s just brilliant fun. Even our dogs who aren’t massive swimmers just seem to enjoy gliding above the water and watching what’s going on.”

Outgoing manager, Philippa Hocking also goes out on the water with her rescue dog Toto, in the adorable clip above. She explains: “She starts off quite nervous, and you can feel her body get more and more relaxed. She likes a cuddle on the board.”

Rhys recommends that all dogs wear a life jacket as the water is deep on the lake.

‘Pup SUP’ is currently available on Friday mornings at Second Life Outdoors. Other sessions are available throughout the summer, including family sessions, paddleboard lessons, hire and confidence builder sessions.