by Hans | Nov 7, 2026 | General
Yes, bring your phone, but bring it the right way: sealed in a waterproof pouch or case, and worn on your body rather than stowed on the board. The phone is your best way to call for help, check conditions and take photos. It only does those jobs if it stays dry and...
by Hans | Nov 6, 2026 | General
Eat a light, carbohydrate-based meal two to four hours before you paddle out, or a small snack 30 to 90 minutes before if you are short on time. Think oatmeal, toast, a banana or yogurt with fruit, plus water through the morning. Skip heavy, greasy or very high-fiber...
by Hans | Nov 5, 2026 | General
To paddle out well, you need three things: a calm read of the waves before you leave the sand, a route through the channel or the gentlest part of the break, and a plan for each wave that reaches you (paddle hard at it, then duck dive, turtle roll or push through)....
by Hans | Nov 4, 2026 | General
A paddle board leash keeps you connected to your board when you fall, and the right type depends on where you paddle. Wear a coiled or straight ankle leash on calm or surf water, and a quick-release waist belt in moving water like rivers. Attach it at the board’s...
by Hans | Nov 3, 2026 | General
Get out of the water, stop the bleeding with pressure, then scrub the cut with soap and water, flush it well, cover it with a clean non-stick dressing and watch it closely for infection over the next several days. Reef cuts are dirty wounds. Coral and sand can stay...
by Hans | Nov 2, 2026 | General
To turtle roll a longboard, paddle straight at the oncoming whitewater with some speed, grab the rails, roll the board and yourself upside down just before the wave arrives, hold on while it passes over you, then flip back up and keep paddling. Longboards float too...
