by Tim | 10 Jan, 2023 | Safety
The report into the tragic stand up paddleboarding accident in Haverfordwest makes for difficult reading. Our thoughts are with all the families involved. We’ve taken time to read the report in full and reflect on the findings, drawing out lessons and learning in the... 
by Tim | 10 Jan, 2023 | Opinion
You might have to tow a fellow paddler, be it a friend, family member or another water user, for a number of different reasons. This could include injury, fatigue or lost kit. This simplest way to tow somebody is to have them hold the rear handle of your... 
by Alice | 10 Jan, 2023 | Kit
Leashes are a key piece of equipment for stand up paddle boarding. Leashes are used to attach the user to board so that, in the event of falling off, the paddler doesn’t become disconnected from their craft should the wind or water carry the board... 
by Alice | 10 Jan, 2023 | Information
Despite your best laid plans, everything has gone wrong and it’s time to switch to rescue mode. It’s the rescuer’s dilemma, who should you help first? Whilst every situation is different and we wouldn’t want to be too prescriptive, the general... 
by Alice | 10 Jan, 2023 | Information
It’s the question we get asked all the time as paddlers. The answer is “pretty good, actually. Most of the time”. Like anything worthwhile though there is a degree of risk. Let’s take a look one of the main ones – waterboune diseases. Yuck!...