In this session Nick chats with the inspirational Tati Coco about her SUP life, from her phobia of the ocean and first discovering the sport in New Caledonia in the Pacific Islands, through to her adventures around the world, including a 600km paddle around the Island of Sardinia, a journey which tested her body and mind to the extreme.

Tati is an ex teacher who has turned her hobby into her job and is currently living and working in Ireland as SUP Manager at Pure Magic SUP and Kite surf school

In this episode we cover

• Tati’s Abu Dhabi and ‘around the world’ trip
• Planning & the reality of the Sardinia Adventure
• Tati’s distinctive approach to racing
• Tips for adventure / dealing with wind
• First SUP experience
• Conquering her fear of the ocean
• Inflatable Boards & Red Paddle Co
• Sri Lanka – SUP and Environmental Awareness
• Ireland & Pure Magic
• Future Adventure Plans
• Land paddling

Links & Resources

Tati Coco SUP on Facebook

Tati’s video of her surfing for the first time on the wadi natural wave.

Pure Magic

Red Paddle Co

Wind Guru

Kahuna Land Paddle

Algarve SUP

Hutch SUP Wear

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