Blown a Mile Offshore: What Would You Do?
Blown a mile offshore: What Would You Do? Several news stories captured my attention over the last few days, prompting…
Tag: PFD
Infographics: Leashes and PFDS
Quick References for Key SUP Safety Gear The American Canoe and Kayak Association has come up with some handy infographics…
Gear Review: Mocke Racer PFD
Low-Profile PFD Does Not Restrict Motion First of all right out of the gate I have to say that this…
NY Paddler Death: PFD Was Apparently Worn
Long Island Man Drowns in Upstate NY Lake Last weekend on Lake George, New York, another paddler drowned. According to…
California Man Dies After Falling off SUP In Harbor
SoCal Paddleboarder Death With No PFD More details on the 26-year old man who died in Southern California earlier this…
Paddler Drowns In Florida
Key Biscayne Paddler’s Body Recovered after Search We are again saddened by news, this time out of Florida, that someone…
Restube turns to Kickstarter campaign to raise money for US Coast Guard-certification process and production ramp up
Restube is working its way through the U.S. Coast Guard certification process. If approved, Restube will be the smallest approved…
Would more people wear PFDs if they looked better?
The thing that jumped out at me as I walked through the wakeboarding area of surf expo were the impact vests. They…
Standup Paddleboarders should follow the law to avoid a ticket, but wear an appropriate leash and flotation device if they don’t want to drown
Everyone who tries Standup Paddleboarding needs to assume they will fall in. Everyone falls. It’s what makes it fun, and…
The AtlanticSUPerGirls review the Kokatat Bahia Tour PFD
Louanne Harris walks us through one of the most critical safety elements of their adventure from New York City to…
An open letter to the stand up paddle board industry
Change is coming. This letter was crafted by Warren Currie of Easy Rider and Dave Kalama with Imagine / Quickblade and sent throughout the…
What Not to Wear (While Paddleboarding)
Hopefully Stacy and Clinton from What Not to Wear will never show up at my house with a camera. I…
