SUP: stand up paddleboard

• Board, skeg, ankle leash
• Paddle
• Chair, if that's your style
• Pump and nozzle
• Swimming shorts and t shirt or rash vest if it’s warm enough
• Wetsuits and wet shoes if it's not
• Buoyancy aid/lifejacket, with an emergency whistle attached
• Hat/cap with retainer cord
• Sunglasses with retainer cord


• Evidence of right to access


• Water bottle with clip
• Snacks
• Waterproof case for phone, car key and cash/payment card
• Map and compass
• Consider a small first aid kit
• Consider a small packable windproof jacket


• Sunscreen
• Towel - ideally a surf changing towels
• Patch kit
• Have a dry bag for your car, to pack wet kit

Before you go

• Study a map of the area you're going to
• Have a clear plan that everyone agrees
• Inform someone not coming what the plan is and when you'll be due back

Here is the thinking; and the options:

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