Wearing a SUP flotation device is more than a good idea. The Coast Guard now considers paddle boards that operate outside swimming or surfing areas to be vessels. So if you paddle outside a swimming or surfing zone you are required to wear or have a PFD on your paddleboard. A SUP PFD belt (waist … Read more
How to Choose a SUP paddle With so many sup paddles on the market how do you know which one to choose? The more often you paddle board the more important it becomes to pick the right paddle When choosing a sup paddle consider these questions: What type of paddling will you do? All-around? Racing? … Read more
Best Dry Bag for Paddle Boarding Dry Bags are Essential SUP Gear Every paddler should have at least one dry bag. I love dry bags. Dry bags are waterproof duffel bags. They don’t have insulation but are simply used for storage. Dry bags are durable and 100% waterproof. With a good dry bag you can … Read more
Make Your GoPro Float Tips How I keep my GoPro safe when Paddle Boarding I once lost my GoPro on the first day of a paddle board camping trip. That sucked. I resolved to never allow it to happen again. So these are the steps I now take around the water to keep my GoPro … Read more
Complete Buying Guide: Wetsuits for Paddle Boarding Buying a cold water wetsuit for paddle boarding can be overwhelming. There are so many options. Wetsuits come in different types, thicknesses, entry systems and seam constructions. Where do you begin? Years of paddling, surfing and swimming in Lake Michigan has taught me the importance of a good … Read more
Paddle Boarding Hats for SUP Touring, Camping & Fishing Every paddler needs a good paddle board hat If you are out paddling all day you want a paddle board hat to keep the sun off your head, face and neck. I consider a good paddle board hat to be essential gear. There are two major … Read more
My Winter Wetsuit – Xcel 6/5mm – For Cold Ice Water The Xcel 6/5mm Infiniti wetsuit is my cold water surfing wetsuit. While I am not the world’s greatest surfer I do get out there in gnarly conditions and I do know when I am warm. As a Great Lakes paddler/surfer this is an important … Read more
How to Choose the Best SUP Leash A paddle board leash is a crucial part of your SUP board setup. Wearing a paddle board leash can easily be the difference between life and death. If you find yourself exhausted or trapped in rough, windy conditions a leash will keep you connected to your life saving … Read more
