SLPA is not a ‘fast fashion’ business, we have made an investment into high-quality kit and then made it work for a few seasons - we still have our original fleet of boards from three years ago. We associate ourselves with reputable and good-quality brands that reflect the ethos of our business. We are also supporters of local businesses - clothing, food and drink, printing, etc - it may cost a little more but means we are giving something back to the area we operate in.
Caroline got involved with the Welsh Dee Trust almost two years ago and since then has been regularly delivering #itshoudntbeinthedee SUP litter picks on the mid and lower sections of the River Dee. As a Trustee she has supported the wider promotion of the charity and its work amongst recreational users. Along with litter picks, the Trust trains citizen scientists to undertake water quality testing and vertebrae monitoring, it also provides advice and support to farmers to help better manage agricultural runoff. The trust is always on the lookout for new supporters and volunteers, please visit their website to learn more: https://www.welshdeetrust.com/
Along with being involved with the Trust, Caroline is a Leave No Trace Trainer, and when out on her paddle adventures she actively promotes the 7 Leave No Trace Principles with her clients. Where Caroline can she tries to leave a positive trace. She is also an accredited WiSe Wildlife Safe Operator, which means she has undertaken training to help better understand the interactions of water-based activities with wildlife - a course she can’t recommend highly enough. Find out more: https://www.wisescheme.org/
