With half of Sydney thinking the world will end next Monday when there is a proposed train strike, perhaps it's time to explore an alternate way to get to work. Why not SUP?

This morning, I drove to Rose Bay with my inflatable sup, blew it up, took the pump and my wallet and phone in a dry bag (I had already left work clothes at the office), and paddled the 5km to the Man O War Steps at the Opera House. Although tempted to carry the board right up Pitt St, I deflated the board in the Botanic Gardens and walked up to the office with the board in the bag.

All up, it took it exactly 2 hours door-to-door, but it was an interesting start to the day.

Not sure about the paddle back this afternoon going in to the nor-easter.