Some useful safety tips for beginners new to Paddleboarding, looking to start their first adventure on a SUP.
- Wear a bouyancy aid
- Inspect your kit
- Choose a suitable location - such as a calm, sheltered body of water with no water flow
- Don't Take Unnecessary Risks
- Check the weather forecast
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- Take a phone in a waterproof case
- Wear the correct leash
- Paddle with someone else
- Book onto a SUP lesson first
- Choose suitable clothing
- Avoid offshore winds
- If in difficulty stay with your board
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