What You Need To Know BEFORE You Paddle On Rivers | SUP River Advice 

Great tips. I've had dodgy experiences with repairing inflatables. The glue dries up quickly - so check before you go out on a trip that the glue is still useable. I lake paddle in Canada quite frequently (yup, the lakes can be huge). A buddy's board was sliced when pulling into shore. We searched for the sharp object but couldn't find what did it. I thought inflatables were indestructible, but no - a sharp stone can cut into the vinyl. We deflated the board and chugged home for hours on my inflatable dragging - both passenger and old deflated board (not as easy at it sounds). Back at the camp we followed all the instructions and fixed the SUP. Waited 24 hours to dry, it was a hot time of year too. Next day pumped it up and a bubble appeared. It then spread and finally hit the edge of the patch. We fixed it again and again. Same thing happened. End of trip! Had to pump it up every hour or so to paddle back to the cars. Quite the adventure and makes a good story, but equally frustrating. We contacted the manufacturer and the patch can be permanently repaired in the factory. I bought a hard SUP to ensure this never happens again on long trips. I also go way faster (love inflatables, but.... :).

Good tips! Cheers from Alabama! Come join me on the Tallapoosa, I have several good iSUP's to share. My usual river routine is to paddle upstream diagonally ("Ferrying") for the first "leg, then on the return/downstream leg, connect lazy 360° spins, backwards/reversals/sideways *freestyle*. I will share videos on YT soon. .

Well known American chef Naomi Pomeroy just died by drowning during a river adventure. Pomeroy was pulled under the water and trapped by a paddle board leash attached to her, Captain Chris Duffitt said. The group had tied their inner tubes and paddle board together. They are still searching for her body due to the debris. The sheriff's office warned people not to attach themselves to a paddle board unless it has a quick release leash. The Oregon State Marine Board noted there has been an "emerging trend" in recent years of people dying due to the leash on their stand up paddle board, or SUP, getting tangled in brush or other debris in rivers. ”Most ankle leashes used by SUP users are not designed for quick release," Brian Paulsen, the agency's boating safety program manager, said in a statement Tuesday. He said quick release leashes, designed for moving water, are worn around the waist. Please use caution out there.

You should make clear that leashes are dangerous in rivers in general. UK rivers are more like an exception.

Bug spray, a head lamp, fingerless rugby gloves, a spare dry t shirt, a micro towel and a paddle leash

You can use a kayak paddle and sit down.

Local boy it seems, H’ Town or Goddy man. I’ll hopefully see you on the surface soon🏄🏻‍♂️

Ankle leash is not suitable for river paddleboarding, if you get entangled in some obstacles (logs, rocks etc) while the stream is pushing you there is no way you could reach the ankle velcro to release yourself.... when paddleboard on a river always use a Quick Release Leash or attach the ankle leash to a Quick Release Safety Belt, and also wear a helmet, when in falling from paddleboard in low waters usually full of rocks is not a thing to underestimate...

That’s godmanchester ❤

If you launch at 18th street and go to the point you might not have energy to get back.

A license for paddling...wtf. i can't believe they charge for that over there. That's right up there with your tv license. Insane.

The music is NOT NEEDED, if your slightly deaf one hears the music first and your voice second. Sorry I could not watch this video.

Really not a good idea putting a drinks bottle in a dry bag!!!!! If I leaks everything that you want to keep dry gets wet. If you really want to protect the mouth piece use a separate bag.

Don’t try The Strid

Go upstream first. You are going to get tired. Standing up on the river is pointless. Go to moraine