Stand Up Paddleboarding Risk Management and Safety presentation
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This presentation was part of the Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference in San Diego, February 2, 2013.
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Stand Up Paddleboarding Risk Management and Safety presentation
- 1. http://worldpaddleassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/as_surf_sup_crash_576.jpg SUP Risk Management & Safety Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D. REI Outdoor Programs Market Manager ACA-Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Trainer
- 2. Outline 1. Introduction 2. Before You Go 3. Personal & Safety Equipment 4. Towing Systems 5. Rules of the Road 6. Signals
- 3. Introduction Stand-up paddleboards (SUP) are now no different than vessels in the eyes of the U.S. Coast Guard (Surfline, 2008)
- 4. Introduction (2) When outside surf or swim zones or bathing areas SUPs are required to carry a: 1. Lifejacket 2. Whistle 3. Flashlight, if out after dark
- 5. Personal abilities Beginner Flat water Intermediate Surfing Expert River
- 6. Environmental conditions Managing the Surf Zone Look for the channel Time the waves Be ready to bail Be aware of other SUPers or surfers espn.go.com
- 7. Environmental conditions Tides and Tidal Flow 1. Is there a rip current? 2. What is the tide doing? Ebb? Flow? 3. Will the water current be with or against you? http://youtu.be/wH_yg4hqoW8 4. Do you need shoes for the low tide on the way back?
- 8. Environmental conditions Wind 1. Are you going with or against the wind? 2. Are you prepared to finish the last miles kneeling? www.mountwashington.org
- 9. Personal & Safety equipment Water Layers Extra paddle Hypothermia kit Knife Repair Kit Navigation tools Extra food Towing system Communication (VHF)
- 10. SUP towing systems #1
- 11. SUP towing systems #1
- 12. SUP Towing systems #2
- 13. SUP Towing systems #2
- 14. SUP Towing Systems #3
- 15. Rules of the road & boat traffic New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some Rules for SUP/Kayaks 1. Not Under Command 1. Be Aware 2. Restricted Ability to 2. See and Be Seen Maneuver 3. Law of Gross Tonnage 3. Constrained by Draft (Use Common Sense) 4. Fishing 4. Know the Rights of Passage 5. Sailing vessel 5. Know How to Avoid 6. Power driven vessel Collisions 7. Seaplane
- 16. Paddle Signals www.npmb.com
- 17. Questions? Who is Ebb and Flow? What are 3 required items every SUP must carry with them?