24. Ambassador for change - Gemma Palmer-Dighton

SUP racer extraordinaire Gemma Palmer-Dighton @getgemma is a #Shepaddles ambassador. Her mission is to demonstrate to others that the sport is open to all, and to improve its accessibility. 

When Gemma began to get in to paddling she struggled to find representation of black paddlers, and she’s determined to change that. 

Gemma has done some incredibly hardcore paddle races including the Great Glen (92km), and has set up an entire SUP community #SUPHuntingdon to bring people together around the sport.

Episode highlights

• The beauty of being on a board in nature.

• How turning to SUP to rehabilitate an injury, sparked a passion for competing in the sport.

• Becoming a #Shepaddles ambassador with a mission to broaden representation.

• Building community around SUP.

• Getting out of a tight spot during the Great Glen.

More about Gemma Palmer-Dighton:

@getgemma

Groups and races Gemma mentions:

@paddleuk

@greatglenchallenge

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Join the Board Women movement:

boardwomen.co

@boardwomen

Host: Caroline Keylock

Producer: Selma Chalabi

Photography - Clare Keylock

Artwork - Rozi Wan Rimli 

Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON

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