It may seem adventurous to go out on the water alone, but this leaves you without help when something does go wrong. Having a paddling buddy allows you both to enjoy a safe trip, and gives you the support you need should something happen.

“This is Dale. Dale is a standup paddling enthusiast. But Dale is a lone wolf who enjoys his freedoms.”

“Dale does have a friend, but no patience for company, leaving Dale unprepared for his recreational paddling experience. For Dale, one choice makes all the difference.”

“Excellent choice, Dale. Always have a partner and a plan.”

When you are out paddling a SUP, try to bring a friend for safety. Practice safe SUP techniques and enjoy your day on the water.

There are few things better than relaxing after a long day and having a few drinks with friends. But paddling impaired is dangerous. Take this video, for instance, where a SUP enthusiast crumbles under peer pressure.

“This is Jeffrey. Jeffrey is a standup paddling enthusiast. Sometimes Jeffrey can be easily persuaded.

Jeffrey’s thirst for inclusion can never be quenched, often leading to questionable decisions, leaving Jeffrey unprepared for his recreational paddling experience.

For Jeffrey, one choice makes all the difference. Excellent choice, Jeffrey. Always remember, never paddle impaired.”

Don’t paddle your SUP after a long day drinking. Being impaired will kill your reaction time. When paddling a SUP, safety always comes first. Never paddle impaired.

Everyone likes to look cool. But don’t let your desire to be cool outweigh your need to be safe. When paddling a SUP, be sure to dress for immersion.

“This is Philip. Philip is a standup paddling enthusiast. Philip knows fashion.

For Philip, style should never be sacrificed for function, leaving Philip unprepared for his recreational paddling experience.

For Philip, one choice makes all the difference. Excellent choice, Philip! Always dress for immersion.”

Looking cool is not near as important as staying dry when you inevitable fall off your standup paddleboard. Practice safe SUP techniques and enjoy your day on the water.

So you’re a SUP enthusiast. We get it, we are SUP enthusiasts too. But, like in the video below, it is easy to be so excited to get to the water that you forget to check the weather.

“This is Sterling. Sterling is a standup paddling enthusiast. Sterling shuns technology in favor of his intuitive connection with the natural world…

Meteorologist: ‘Thanks Jim. We have a severe weather warning in effect for today. We strongly urge all boaters to stay off the water.’

…which doesn’t always match the weather forecast, leaving Sterling unprepared for his recreational paddling experience.

For Sterling, one choice makes all the difference. Excellent choice, Sterling. Always check the forecast.”

Make sure you practice safe SUP techniques. Check the weather before you go out, and don’t be blindsided by storms.

We know, you’re a standup paddleboard enthusiast. You want to pack your camera, GoPro and all the other cool accessories to make your trip the best ever. But don’t let all of those accessories distract you from paddling safely.

“This is Randall. Randall is a standup paddling enthusiast. But Randall is easily distracted…

Friend: Hey Randall, let’s go!

…leaving Randall unprepared for his recreational paddling experience.

For Randall, one choice makes all the difference. Excellent choice, Randall. Always wear your leash and life jacket.”

Always be sure that you have your paddle leash and PFD. When on the water, safety always comes first.