“ Even the slowest moving tide could mean that you may not be able to paddle against it and cannot safely return to land .”
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Of course many other paddlers love to take their boards to salt water venues and there are incredible opportunities for play in estuaries , at the beach or on the coast . These venues do have additional considerations as you must take into account the tide and the effect it will have on the trip . Even the slowest moving tide could mean that you may not be able to paddle against it and cannot safely return to land .
weather conditions Finally , one of the biggest considerations when choosing where to paddle must be the expected weather conditions . This can affect the direction you choose to go , the time of day you might want to set off , how you dress and the kit you take with you . Wind can have a huge effect on SUPs and you don ' t want to be in a position where you spend the day battling against it . Forgetting to check the weather forecast can lead you quickly into a dangerous situation , so going online to check beforehand is critical . There are some great websites and apps available and a good one , which can give us all the information we need is called ‘ Windy ’. A few minutes spent checking when you are planning could save you plenty of time and trouble !
Have you thought about l If the intended trip matches your skills and experience ? l Taking a map ? l Where will you get in and out and are there points to escape along the way ? l Gaining a recent weather forecast ? l If the wind is blowing in your favour or will it be against you ? l If the wind is blowing you towards the shore or away from it ? l Checking the tide times ? l Checking the river levels ?
“ Even the slowest moving tide could mean that you may not be able to paddle against it and cannot safely return to land .”