TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO SUP SAFELY

ARE YOU GUILTY OF SHUNNING SUP SAFETY?

Thousands of stand up paddleboards are sold weekly in the UK, as interest in the sport continues to soar, worryingly more and more novice paddle boarders are taking to the water without giving a second thought to SUP safety. Following the increase in SUP rescues and accidents in recent years, we want to change that.

We’ve made it easy for you to get clued up on SUP safety now, to protect yourself from unnecessary failings on the water that could put your life in danger.

GOT ALL THE GEAR? THEN TAKE SOME TIME TO GET AN IDEA...

WSA Ambassador and environmentalist Cal Major has put together a series of short, sharp videos that explain each of her top ten tips for safer SUPing on different waterways and in changing conditions. Together with leading SUP brands Palm, Starboard SUP & Adventure Smart, we urge you to #takeafewminutestosupsafely and take on board Cal’s advice, to understand how to paddle responsibly when you are out on the water.

#1: Where to Paddle

#2: What to Wear

#3: What to Carry

#4: Communication

#5: Wind and Conditions

#6: Leashes

#7: Carrying and Launching

#8: Self Rescue

#9: Being a Responsible Paddler

10. Respecting Wildlife

**Helping paddleboarders worldwide,**
**stay safe.**

Whether you’ve recently caught the SUP bug, or refreshing your knowledge, our iSUP SMART Online Course leads the way when it comes to learning the theory behind staying safe on the water. For just £45, one of our experienced trainers takes you through all you need to know to be prepared and self-sufficient before heading out.

TAKE THE ONLINE iSUP SMART COURSE

WSA Membership includes Canals & Rivers Trust License — **Get your waterways licence sorted for 2023**

Access over 3000km of UK waterways with your Canal & Rivers Trust License. Included with all WSA Membership Packages.

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