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Staying Safe this
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SUMMER
Summer is a brilliant time of year . The water is warmer , the skies are bluer ( at times !), and the days are longer . This is why many people head away for days out , weekends away , and holidays by the water .
The popularity of watersports has rocketed in the last few years , with paddleboarding leading the way . Part of having fun on the water is knowing you are safe doing it .
British Canoeing is the national governing body for paddlesports , including Stand Up Paddleboarding ( SUP ) and has been supporting major UK retailers to increase their provision of safety guidance for SUPs , purchased in store and online . Many major retailers are using this SUP safety sticker on packaging and point of sale in 2023 .
The coastline offers some of the best paddling opportunities , but anyone venturing out to the coast or to inland waterways needs to understand the risks and paddle safely .
British Canoeing has been working with the RNLI to publish safety information that sets out the steps to take to stay safe on the water . It also provides valuable information to both novice and experienced paddlers . www . britishcanoeing . org . uk