Category: Safety
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4 Cold Water SUP Safety Tips for Winter Paddleboarding
Until the water becomes solid there’s no such thing as bad weather for SUP – just the wrong clothing! But that clothing choice (among other choices) can be the difference between a fun paddle session or a fatality. Here are 4 key SUP Safety tips to Stand Up Paddleboarding as the temperatures drop. SUP Safety…
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SUP Safety – Understanding Your Environment and the Weather
One of the key elements of SUP Safety is understanding your environment and knowing which weather cues to watch for when on the water.
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SUP Leashes – Can This Life Saver Also be Lethal?
SUP Leashes can be important pieces of safety equipment, but they can also be extremely dangerous on moving water.
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PFDs, Life Jackets, and Buoyancy Aids – Oh My!
Life Jackets are the single most important piece of SUP and water safety equipment. Wear it!
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3 Tips for Basic SUP Safety
Stand-Up Paddleboarding has taken off around the world for a variety of reasons. One is that it’s a relatively easy and safe way to enjoy the water. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks, and there are a few basic safety precautions that every paddler should take no matter how experienced you are. Here are…