SUP Safety Tip: The Distress Signal
Unforeseen circumstances can arise when on the water, and knowing how to correctly alert others that you are in distress can make all the difference at that critical moment. Move your stretched arms…
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Staying Safe | Cold Weather Paddling Tips
Winter can be a beautiful time to paddle, but cold water is also extremely dangerous. Dream Team member and Canadian expedition paddler Bruce Kirkby shares what it takes to be prepared for any…
How To Attach a Leash To a Starboard Race SUP
This video explains how to attach a leash to a Starboard Race SUP. Items needed: • Starboard Leash Race/Surf • Astro Race SUP 1. Start by threading the leash string through the leash…
SUP Expedition Safety: Always Wear A Leash
World-renowned ultra-distance sup racer, explorer starboard team rider Bart de Zwart gives us this important safety-first sup expedition tip: always wear a leash! So why wear a leash? the leash is the most…
Why Wear A Leash? Stand Up Paddle Boarding Safety
Why wear a leash? The leash is the most essential piece of gear to have on before we get on the water for a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, whether it’s in the…
How To Attach a Leash To a Stand Up Paddle board
This handy infographic demonstrates how to attach a leash to a Stand Up Paddle board in 3 easy to follow steps. For your and other peoples safety, it is crucial to wear your…
How To Wear A Leash
How to wear a leash: Wrap the leash cuff around your ankle Secure cuff with velcro strap Make sure it is tight Important: always wear a leash View the range…
Types of Paddle Board Leashes
A leash is an essential part of your paddle boarding gear, but with so many types of SUP leashes on the market, it’s hard to know which one is right for…
How To Safely Carry a Paddle Board On Your Head
Do you need an easy way to carry your SUP for longer distances? Here are our fool proof instructions for the ‘On The Head Carry’. This technique is also known as…
SUP Tips: How To Carry Your Paddle Board
Here are some quick SUP Tips How To Best Carry Your Paddle Board for short distances: Stand on the windward side of your board, holding the board on the downwind…
Paddle Boarding with a Leash vs No Leash
In this informative SUP safety video, Dan Gavere illustrates the importance of always wearing a leash with this paddle boarding with a leash vs no leash comparative experience. Most Starboard Inflatable Paddle Boards…