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Events, gear guides and adventures from the Ultra Dry community.

Hot chocolate with marshmallows in a tray full of leaves next to a blanket.

3 October 2022

Perfect Autumnal Days Out in the UK

Looking for family-friendly days out, romantic couple outings, or solo adventures this Autumn? We’ve curated a list of some of our favourite outdoor activities for this time of year. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or hot coffee, sit back and let the Autumn soak in with this seasonal read. Go Cold Water Swimming The […]

Cliffs and sea at Porthcurno Beach, North Cornwall.

25 August 2022

Our Go-To Paddleboarding Spots – Cornwall Edition

As water sports junkies ourselves, always looking for kicks of adrenaline, wouldn’t it be great to have a handbook to all the top spots? Here it is – Cornwall style! If you’re local to Cornwall or just love visiting there for trips and adventures, keep reading for the top Cornish paddleboarding locations. The River Fowey […]

A man surfing a wave at Watergate Bay.

15 July 2022

Boardmasters Surf & Music Festival — Everything You Need to Know

You may know Boardmasters for its amazing show of live music, but it’s also famous for its surfing comps on Fistral Beach! Entries for Boardmasters Surf Competitions are open now – find out more, here. Where is Boardmasters Festival? Every year, the Boardmasters Festival has been held across Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay in Newquay, […]

A woman paddle boarding on a lake with a white and grey dog stood on the front of the board.

27 June 2022

How to Learn to Paddle Board – Our Top Tips for Beginners!

Holiday season is back and if you’re on social media, you’ve probably noticed that anyone who has gone away has been doing stand-up paddleboarding at some point on their break. The question is “how hard is it?” – it’s not that hard…you’ve just got to get your balance down to a tee! We’ll be sharing […]

A blue and white campervan driving past the sea front and sunset with a surfboard on the roof.

30 May 2022

Packing Essentials for your Water Sports Staycation

The UK is packed with its beautiful coastal scenery and a wide variety of aqua locations, perfect for water sports. So, if you’re deeply in need of a holiday but don’t want to leave the country, we’ve put together a list of essentials we recommend taking with you on your next staycation. Wetsuits or Dry […]

A dog with sunglasses on, sat on a boat.

6 May 2022

The Guide you didn’t know you needed for Recreational Boating!

When we hear the term “boating” this could mean a whole array of sports from living it up on superyachts or sailing along your local lake. If you’re a bit of a thrill-seeker or instead are looking for a peaceful boating sport then we’ve listed the different types of boats for your next aquatic adventure. […]

A man and a dog stood on a paddleboard on the water.

29 March 2022

Awesome Paddle Boarding Locations in Europe

From the roots of Hawaii to all across the world, paddleboarding has become one of the most popular water sports. Some people have asked us ‘are there any benefits?’ and as a matter of fact, stand-up paddleboarding is a full-body workout and not to mention great fun! If you’re looking for more exotic locations in […]

Men stood on the beach stretching in his wetsuit.

25 February 2022

How to Sustainably Dispose of your Wetsuit

Neoprene is the primary material used to make wetsuits – did you know it’s recyclable? However, be warned not every recycling centre will take neoprene products, so listen up for our guide to disposing of your wetsuit without damaging the environment! Recycle A lot of recycling facilities will take neoprene rubber as they can mix […]

A women with a rucksack walking along a bridge in the rainforest.

7 February 2022

Top Places to Travel for Adventure

Reconnect with some of the best holiday destinations in the world with our top recommendations for 2022. With travel having been uncertain for the most part of the past 2 years, we’re looking ahead to 2022 to rekindle the adventure you’ve missed out on. Here are our top recommendations… Hachinohe, Japan Known for its gorgeous […]

Happy New Year written in sand on the beach.

16 December 2021

Is Health & Fitness Part of your New Year’s Resolution?

We’ve got to that time of year again when Christmas dinners, chocolates and Christmas cake are all on the brain and ready to take over our diets, and rightly so, but when it gets to the New Year a lot of us choose to focus on health and fitness as a result of this festive food overload. If you’re looking […]

A man and woman sat by a camp fire with their yellow and blue Ultra Dry bags.

1 December 2021

What Can I Use My Dry Bag For?

You may have already guessed, dry bags will keep your things dry, but the activities they can be used for, how they work and so forth may remain un-answered for you – not for much longer! If you’re on the fence about purchasing your first-ever dry bag or it’s still unclear where you can take […]

Wooden surfboards stood up in a row surrounded by greenery.

26 October 2021

Sustainable Surfboard Shopping!

There seems to be an eco-friendly alternative for everything these days and shopping for your next surfboard is no exception! We’ve put together a list of the top brands and other information to help you reduce your carbon footprint when you go shopping for surfboards. Where to Buy an Eco-Board Spooked Kooks Shopping with this […]