Water Safety
Stand up paddling is a remarkable safe activity, but because we're on the water, it's important to understand that, when things go wrong, they can go wrong very fast. That's why it's important that you assume a conservative and safety-conscious attitude when making decisions on the water, or even before you hit the water.
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Scroll through each of the following paddling essentials to learn more! These SUP essentials also apply to other water activities. Click on the images for product details.
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Resources: Paddling.com, Isle.com, Evo.com
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Location –
Wind, waves, water, & Weather
One of the easiest ways to stay safe is to choose an appropriate paddling location. When you're picking your location for stand up paddle boarding, you'll want to think about the four W's: wind, waves, water, and weather. If you're a beginner or novice paddler, you're going to definitely want to pick a location that's sheltered from both wind and waves. Otherwise, the ideal SUP environment for beginners and novice paddlers has warm water, good access for launching, lots of places to get out on shore, and minimal motorized traffic.
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The following phone apps can help you find the perfect paddle location!
Paddle
Logger
ioverlander
go
Paddling
windy
riverapp
