How to Know Which SUP Leash to Use
How do I know which SUP leash to use? Buying a SUP? Don’t forget to get a leash to go with it! Leashes save lives.…
Category: Safety
Paddling Solo Safely: Tech that Will Give You Peace of Mind
Using Tech for Paddling Alone Safely A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I wrote a post on handy apps to help…
Safety First – A Primer on How to Get Back to Paddling Safely
How to Get Back To Paddling Safely It’s that time of year -many of us are returning to our favorite paddle spots, so it’s time…
What You Should do Before that First Spring Paddle
Ah spring! That wonderful time of year when nature explodes after the dark, dank grey of winter and re-ignites our paddling souls! The air temperature…
Paddle Monster Solo Voyager Virtual Paddle Race Series: Race #1 | 5K Best Time | $10 | March 19-31
This is a rapidly developing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check local, national and international resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
First Look: Vaikobi VXP Race PFD
New Life Jacket from Australia’s Vaikobi! First off, whilst we’ve been advised that the US Coast Guard actually prefers the term life jacket now, Vaikobi’s…
Looking for a New Life Jacket? Notice the New Coast Guard Labeling
If you’ve looked at new life jackets recently, you might have noticed some changes. The United States Coast Guard made significant changes in the way…
Three SUP paddler deaths so far in Washington: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
We saw this alert today: “Washington state sees uptick in stand-up paddleboard deaths” “SEATTLE — Three people using stand-up paddleboards have drowned in western Washington…
Paddleboarder dies in flood waters in Escondido, Northeast of San Diego
Authorities are reporting that someone thought the floodwaters surging through the Escondio flood channel would present a thrill on a paddleboard. However, from the look…
When is an event pass also a personal-responsibility agreement and a participation medal?
Paddle races are inherently dangerous. Even in the most benign of conditions, people can get hurt and even die. We don’t think about it often…
Staying Safe on Holiday Weekends with examples for Wrightsville Beach
Holiday Weekends are dangerous for paddlers. Mostly because people have an easier time getting a 32-foot motorboat into the water and up to full throttle…
SUP Fatalities By The Numbers: A look at 2016 USCG Stats
Dissecting the USCG SUP Accident numbers Good news and bad news this week on the safety front. The bad news Another paddler, a doctor from…
Safety Squeaky Wheel Alert: Know How to Swim and Wear Your PFD!!
Paddle Safety Reminder It’s been a sad holiday weekend, dare I say holiday week, or even summer. It seems, anecdotally at least, that there has…
Put a sticker on it: Help authorities contact you if your board is found
If you found a board with no rider floating down the lake or waterway, or perhaps walked up to a rider-less SUP on a beach,…
Safety: Common Sense Beyond Leashes and PFDs
Editor’s Note: We ran across this cautionary tale and sober reminder that being safe on the water means more than just wearing a PFD and…
Stand Up Paddling – Rules of the Road StandUpPaddlingTV
Stand up paddlers should be aware of the general rules of the road when it comes to navigating our waterways, particularly in high traffic areas.
Risk: The Intentional Voice
by Dean Burke I started rock climbing in my early 20’s. The sport was still pretty young back then. Not Yvon-young, but climbing gyms were…
10-year old child drowns while paddleboarding in Lake Michigan
According to the Grand Rapids Press (http://bit.ly/2cto77D), Hannah Harris, a 10-year-old Lansing girl drowned in Lake Michigan after she fell off a paddle board on Monday,…
Would more people wear PFDs if they looked better?
The thing that jumped out at me as I walked through the wakeboarding area of surf expo were the impact vests. They were beautiful. Low profile. Fitted.…
Safety Discussion from the Surf Expo
“We need to take responsibility for the safety of the people in our sport.” Tyler callaway leads off the stand up Paddleboard manufacturer’s safety meeting…
Top 5 Stand Up Paddling Tips
This video offers five valuable tips for Stand Up Paddling that will help you stay safe and get the most out of your time on…
3 Techniques All Stand Up Paddlers Should Know
Learn the three key techniques that will make you a better, safer paddler. How to get back on your board if you fall off, how…
SUP Surfing 101 from the ACA
Starting from a standing position with the power of a paddle makes catching waves easier on a SUP board than traditional surfing…But, surfing a SUP…
Standup Paddleboarders should follow the law to avoid a ticket, but wear an appropriate leash and flotation device if they don’t want to drown
Everyone who tries Standup Paddleboarding needs to assume they will fall in. Everyone falls. It’s what makes it fun, and also what can make it…
Two reported paddleboard deaths this week
The first was in San Diego: The La Jolla Patch reports in Man Dies While Paddleboarding Near Harbor Island: The 23-year-old was visiting San Diego with…