British transplant to region dives into new business

Former Olympic swimmer Rich Allen, now residing in Tampa Bay, creates a line of paddleboards, wetsuits, goggles and other high-performance water gear.

  • By Business Observer Staff
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Courtesy. Triathlete and former Olympian Rich Allen, who moved from the U.K. to Tampa Bay, has launched a line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards and wetsuits.
Courtesy. Triathlete and former Olympian Rich Allen, who moved from the U.K. to Tampa Bay, has launched a line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards and wetsuits.
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Boating, fishing and other aquatic activities have seen a huge uptick in popularity during the pandemic, with individuals and families looking for safe and socially distant ways to get out of the house. Boat sales, in particular, have skyrocketed. 

Courtesy. Triathlete and former Olympian Rich Allen, who moved from the U.K. to Tampa Bay, has launched a line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards and wetsuits.
Courtesy. Triathlete and former Olympian Rich Allen, who moved from the U.K. to Tampa Bay, has launched a line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards and wetsuits.

 

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