Stand up paddleboarding seems so safe and easy, yet the rescue and casualty statistics tell a very different story. And the main reason that people get into trouble almost always comes down to lack of knowledge. This series of books (available as print or ebook), along with the supporting material on this website, will give you that knowledge.
Book 1 is all about your safety equipment. What you should – and even more importantly, should not – be choosing, using, carrying and wearing for each paddleboarding environment, plus how to use it and keep it in good condition.
Learn about the four golden rules that apply to all items of safety equipment, and how to ensure that you are genuinely prepared for every eventuality.
Book 2 is about understanding the environment that we operate in. Everything you need to know about the various weather factors that can affect our safety and well being, how to use forecasts, understanding the sea conditions, water quality and temperatures, currents, rules and regulations, interaction with other water users (human and non-human!) and much more.
Book 3 is about planning and preparation, which is a vital aspect of your paddleboarding safety strategy, as it’s actually the most important factor of all in keeping out of trouble.
Also very important is knowing what to do if something does go wrong, and this book looks at all the conceivable scenarios that you might encounter. Considering a problem before it happens is the best preparation for dealing with it when it does. This book will give you that knowledge.
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