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GLADIATOR PADDLEBOARDS
USER GUIDE
SUP SAFETY
The most important thing when paddleboarding is to make sure that you are safe, so follow these pointers
to make sure that you and your family have an amazing time on the water!
Check your equipment before
you go on the water
Paddle with a friend, or at least
make sure somebody knows
where you’re going and when
you plan to be back
Take a way to contact people
e.g. a mobile phone in a dry bag
Always check the weather
forecast and tides
Be aware of the effect that tide
or river flow can have on your
paddling speed and build this
into your route plan... if it takes 1
hour to paddle down river it may
take 3 hours to paddle back up!
Dress appropriately for the
conditions. Wear a wetsuit /
drysuit when paddling in cold
water conditions to avoid the
risk of hypothermia or cold
water shock should you fall in
Always wear your leash, both on
flat water and in waves. Should
you fall in tide, wind or waves
can separate you from your
board... the leash prevents this
Wear a buoyancy aid or personal
flotation device
Attend a relevant first aid course
so that you know how to look
after yourself and others
Do not go paddling if you are
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication
Make sure you find a spot with plenty of space - avoid
paddling in a busy line up
Always wear a surf leash
Only go out in conditions that are suitable for your ability
IN THE WAVES
