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Thursday, March 28, 2013
ABU DHABI ALL STARS INVITATIONAL TEASER
SUWT: ABU DHABI ALL STARS INVITATIONAL TEASER
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
XF500: JUSTIN RINEY CIRCUMNAVIGATES THE SUNSHINE STATE
XF500: JUSTIN RINEY CIRCUMNAVIGATES THE SUNSHINE STATE
Photo: Greg Panas
Justin Riney set out from the western end of Florida’s panhandle on New Year’s Day with plans to take the scenic route to the northeast corner of the state— and that’s just half of Expedition Florida 500 (XF500), his yearlong SUP journey. For the first six months, Riney is circumnavigating Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coastlines, and then he’ll spend the second half of the year exploring the state’s estuaries, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
The goal of XF500 is to highlight the importance of stewardship efforts related to Florida’s aquatic ecosystems, coastline, and waterways. Riney, founder of Mother Ocean, and XF500 leader, will be accompanied by paddlers from Quiksilver, Tahoe SUP, and communities along the way. The team is coordinating with local organizers to spread their message by participating in shoreline cleanups and gatherings that promote grassroots participation and awareness.
SUP magazine caught up with Riney on Day 35, after 300 miles of coastal paddling, to talk about his motivation, the journey thus far and what he’s looking forward to in the coming months of the expedition. —Tom Fucigna Jr.
SUP magazine caught up with Riney on Day 35, after 300 miles of coastal paddling, to talk about his motivation, the journey thus far and what he’s looking forward to in the coming months of the expedition. —Tom Fucigna Jr.
SUP mag: Can you describe your motivation?
Riney: My motivation stems around the conservation of Florida’s waters. We’re celebrating Florida’s 500th anniversary with the goal of making sure these natural resources are here 500 years from now for future generations to enjoy.
Riney: My motivation stems around the conservation of Florida’s waters. We’re celebrating Florida’s 500th anniversary with the goal of making sure these natural resources are here 500 years from now for future generations to enjoy.
SUP mag: Why did you choose a standup board as the vehicle for this journey?
Riney: Here in Florida, we have conditions that are favorable for paddleboard touring and exploration. There’s a lot of shallow, flat water. I’ve surfed my entire life and that’s always been my medium of choice for connecting with the water. I actually only recently started paddleboarding the day after Quiksilver Waterman and Tahoe SUP came on board to do this project. Paddleboarding offers the opportunity to experience our planet’s waters in a very intimate and relatively easy way.
Riney: Here in Florida, we have conditions that are favorable for paddleboard touring and exploration. There’s a lot of shallow, flat water. I’ve surfed my entire life and that’s always been my medium of choice for connecting with the water. I actually only recently started paddleboarding the day after Quiksilver Waterman and Tahoe SUP came on board to do this project. Paddleboarding offers the opportunity to experience our planet’s waters in a very intimate and relatively easy way.
SUP mag: Do you have a support team?
Riney: I haul all my gear with me. There’s 143 pounds of it, and I’m completely self-sustaining. I have to replenish food and fresh water each week, but I could do this entire trip on the gear I have on my board right now. My goal is not to prove that I can live off the land or say that I paddleboarded around the state; my goal is to connect with communities and people along the way to inspire change, so this mission comes with plenty of opportunities for local support with regards to provisions, places to stay, etc. You could call the locals my ground support; they’ve been incredibly helpful.
Riney: I haul all my gear with me. There’s 143 pounds of it, and I’m completely self-sustaining. I have to replenish food and fresh water each week, but I could do this entire trip on the gear I have on my board right now. My goal is not to prove that I can live off the land or say that I paddleboarded around the state; my goal is to connect with communities and people along the way to inspire change, so this mission comes with plenty of opportunities for local support with regards to provisions, places to stay, etc. You could call the locals my ground support; they’ve been incredibly helpful.
SUP mag: Are you paddling every day?
Riney: I paddle on average six days a week. I’ve built in a day off each week for rest, laundry, food replenishment, and office work. I’m running a nonprofit organization from the water, so I need time not only for physical rest, but also to catch up on emails, obligations, planning, etc. It’s a very dynamic schedule, though; there are many adjustments that are made in the moment since there are so many moving elements to this project.
Riney: I paddle on average six days a week. I’ve built in a day off each week for rest, laundry, food replenishment, and office work. I’m running a nonprofit organization from the water, so I need time not only for physical rest, but also to catch up on emails, obligations, planning, etc. It’s a very dynamic schedule, though; there are many adjustments that are made in the moment since there are so many moving elements to this project.
SUP mag: Can you describe a typical day?Riney: There’s definitely no such thing as a typical day, but when I’m in areas that are more populated, I’m working directly with the local communities to raise awareness for their area, their local history, and the issues their local waterways are struggling with. I’m documenting everything from a first-person perspective (my cell phone), so the amount of time spent taking photos, writing, responding to messages, organizing logistics, and handling media can get very time consuming and a bit overwhelming. It’s important to find a balance with the daily agenda that maximizes furthering the cause, allows for the physical paddling, and somewhere in between gives me enough time to rest and stay healthy. When I’m in a remote area, I simply breathe, paddle, and enjoy my surroundings. I’m constantly looking for ways to connect people at home with what I’m experiencing. If people can feel what I’m feeling and see what I’m seeing, we wouldn’t have the challenges we face with regards to water quality and preservation.
SUP mag: What factors have provided the greatest challenge so far?
Riney: Time. There’s not enough of it. Weather is tricky, and wind is always your worst enemy out here. I have a hard time saying no to people, so I tend to bite off too many responsibilities. Consequently, I average very little sleep and skip meals a lot, which is not healthy or sustainable. That’s a balance I’m learning to manage, but it’s also indicative of our mission – I’m not an adventurer or paddleboarder…I’m a conservationist and I’m passionate about this cause. It’s more important for me to connect with as many people as possible to deliver this message.
Riney: Time. There’s not enough of it. Weather is tricky, and wind is always your worst enemy out here. I have a hard time saying no to people, so I tend to bite off too many responsibilities. Consequently, I average very little sleep and skip meals a lot, which is not healthy or sustainable. That’s a balance I’m learning to manage, but it’s also indicative of our mission – I’m not an adventurer or paddleboarder…I’m a conservationist and I’m passionate about this cause. It’s more important for me to connect with as many people as possible to deliver this message.
SUP mag: Have you needed to make any major logistic revisions?
Riney: I make hourly revisions on a minor level. Plan A is always there to fall back on, but I prefer Plan B, which is flexible enough to allow communities to embrace our arrival so they can leverage it as an opportunity to showcase their area. This project is an excellent platform for a lot of people to tap into with regards to awareness. I’m fortunate to have a lot of help with the logistics of the events, coordinated by our Project Lead, Cynthia Trone. Without Cynthia, the local communities would have no idea we’re coming. Because they know we’re coming, I’m able to stay on track with a wealth of available resources in each area.
Riney: I make hourly revisions on a minor level. Plan A is always there to fall back on, but I prefer Plan B, which is flexible enough to allow communities to embrace our arrival so they can leverage it as an opportunity to showcase their area. This project is an excellent platform for a lot of people to tap into with regards to awareness. I’m fortunate to have a lot of help with the logistics of the events, coordinated by our Project Lead, Cynthia Trone. Without Cynthia, the local communities would have no idea we’re coming. Because they know we’re coming, I’m able to stay on track with a wealth of available resources in each area.
SUP mag: Have any locations been real eye-openers that have reinforced your commitment to this mission?
Riney: I’ve had a few. One in particular was the Kissimmee River Conservation Paddle we did during training last year. I learned firsthand just how destructive man can be to the natural environment with just a few irresponsible decisions. Each area has their own challenges with regards to water quality and natural resources, whether it’s coastal erosion, seagrass decline, polluted runoff, wastewater issues, or political battles over water flow.
Riney: I’ve had a few. One in particular was the Kissimmee River Conservation Paddle we did during training last year. I learned firsthand just how destructive man can be to the natural environment with just a few irresponsible decisions. Each area has their own challenges with regards to water quality and natural resources, whether it’s coastal erosion, seagrass decline, polluted runoff, wastewater issues, or political battles over water flow.
SUP mag: Have you had any particularly magic moments?
Riney: My favorite so far was in the Ten Thousand Islands and the western interior of the Everglades. You’re completely removed from society; your senses are heightened, you’re more aware of your surroundings, and the wildlife and nature just comes to life. There’s nothing more peaceful than being completely dependent on yourself, and having a real opportunity to enjoy the natural world around you.
Riney: My favorite so far was in the Ten Thousand Islands and the western interior of the Everglades. You’re completely removed from society; your senses are heightened, you’re more aware of your surroundings, and the wildlife and nature just comes to life. There’s nothing more peaceful than being completely dependent on yourself, and having a real opportunity to enjoy the natural world around you.
SUP mag: What are the most interesting creatures you have encountered?Riney: I’ve seen just about everything except a Florida panther or a bear. We saw 183 alligators in one day on the Kissimmee. Sharks, crocodiles, snakes, birds, manatees, dolphins, lots of bugs, rodents, turtles, bald eagles– Florida has so many unique ecosystems, and it’s a thriving paradise for thousands of species of plants and animals. I’ve become quite the student of learning about the vegetation and local wildlife; I catch myself getting excited about things I would have never taken an interest in if I hadn’t seen them firsthand.
SUP mag: What are you most looking forward to in your journey?
Riney: I’m excited for the places I’ll continue to see along the way, the people I’ll meet, the daily challenges I’ll face, and the opportunity to learn so very much about my home state.
I think what excites me the most, however, is getting better at executing our mission. I’m learning on the fly since this project is so dynamic. I’m working with Cynthia and a lot of people to fine tune things as we go. We’re influencing and inspiring others, but not on the level that I envision yet. I get excited thinking about the positive change that will occur on a broad scale when we’re firing on all cylinders cohesively; I’m excited for that moment when my vision becomes a tangible reality, because our waters will benefit greatly from that.
Riney: I’m excited for the places I’ll continue to see along the way, the people I’ll meet, the daily challenges I’ll face, and the opportunity to learn so very much about my home state.
I think what excites me the most, however, is getting better at executing our mission. I’m learning on the fly since this project is so dynamic. I’m working with Cynthia and a lot of people to fine tune things as we go. We’re influencing and inspiring others, but not on the level that I envision yet. I get excited thinking about the positive change that will occur on a broad scale when we’re firing on all cylinders cohesively; I’m excited for that moment when my vision becomes a tangible reality, because our waters will benefit greatly from that.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Cities with the most people interested in stand up paddle boarding Meetups in USA
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
2012 SUP Races Caledar
| Date | Race | Venue | State/Country | Region | Rating* |
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| 07/14/2012 | NY/NJ Paddle's Long Beach 10 Miler | Long Beach | New York | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | SUP Splash Series - St Pete | St Pete Beach | Florida | U.S. | ★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | Bayfest SUP Race | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | Blackburn Challenge | Cape Ann | Massachusetts | U.S. | ★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | Tahoe Cup Race Series: #2, Jam From The Dam | Lake Tahoe | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | East Coast Stand Up Paddle Championships | Ponce Inlet | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] Betsafe Paddle Challenge | Varberg | Sweden | Europe | ★★★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | Midwest Standup Paddle Festival (Midwest Race Series) | Madison | Wisconsin | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/14/2012 | Triple Crown of SUP #3: Maui to Molokai | Maui | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★ |
| 07/15/2012 | Willamette SUP Cup | Lake Oswego | Oregon | California | ★★★ |
| 07/15/2012 | SUP a la Platja del Prat | Catalunya | Spain | Europe | ★★ |
| 07/19/2012 | YOLO Board Race Series | Western Lake | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/20/2012 | Great Lakes SUP Classic (Midwest Race Series) | Holland | Michigan | U.S. | ★★ |
| 07/21/2012 | Route des Phares Hoalen | Brittany | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 07/21/2012 | Irish Champs: SUP the Lough Festival | Lough Neagh | Ireland | Europe | ★★ |
| 07/21/2012 | Na Pali Race | Kauai | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★ |
| 07/21/2012 | San Clemente Ocean Festival/SurfRace To Victory SUPCross | San Clemente | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 07/22/2012 | Naish International Paddleboard Championship | Maui | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★ |
| 07/27/2012 | H2O Overdrive Summer Series | Park City | Utah | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 07/28/2012 | SUP.se Swedish Championships (race #4 - Final) | Varberg | Sweden | Europe | ★★★ |
| 07/28/2012 | Detroit SUP Festival (Midwest Race Series) | Milford | Michigan | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/28/2012 | Tom Blake Board Across the Bay - Race & Festival | Washburn | Wisconsin | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/28/2012 | Bermuda Cup (Rursee) | Rursee | Germany | Europe | ★★★ |
| 07/29/2012 | Stroke the Slough | Seattle | Washington | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 07/29/2012 | Kinzigman SUP Race | Langenselbold | Germany | Europe | ★★★ |
| 07/29/2012 | Tommy Zahn Memorial Race (Poseidon Paddle Series) | Malibu | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 07/29/2012 | Molokai2Oahu | Molokai | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★★ |
| 07/29/2012 | Manu O Ke Kai Ocean Challenge | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★ |
| 07/31/2012 | SurfRace To Victory/Boardworks Show Up & Blow Up SUPCross | Weber River | Utah | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | North Shore Ocean Quest | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | "Strokes" Danish SUP Marathon | Sjællands Odde | Denmark | Europe | ★★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | Lake Superior Paddle Fest (Midwest Race Series) | Duluth | Minnesota | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | The H2O Generation's Plum Island Paddlefest | Plum Island | Massachusetts | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | Paddle 4 People Charity Race | Miami | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/04/2012 | Paddle Party 3 | St. Jacut | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 08/05/2012 | Stand Up 4 Liberty | Boston | Massachusetts | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/09/2012 | YOLO Board Race Series | Western Lake | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/10/2012 | Paddlestock | TBA | California | U.S. | ★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | SUP the City Smukfest | Skanderborg | Denmark | Europe | ★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | SUPSA Flat Water Distance Race ("Wendts Return") | Gold Coast | Queensland | Australia | ★★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | Hulinokea Race #1 | Hossegor | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | 5th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup | Edmonton | Alberta | Canada | ★★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | PC SUP Cup Race #2 | Park City | Utah | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | Chicago Shoreline Marathon (Midwest Race Series) | Chicago | Illinois | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | La Roootaaa Regataaa race #4 | Miami | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] North Shore Paddle Challenge | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival | Lake Tahoe | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 08/11/2012 | German SUP Challenge Berlin | Berlin | Germany | Europe | ★★ |
| 08/12/2012 | Steinlager SUP and OC-6 Race | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | TC Waterman SUP Challenge (Midwest Race Series) | Traverse City | Michigan | U.S. | ★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | Paddle At The Porch / Destin SUP Cup | Destin | Florida | U.S. | ★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | SUP Splash Series - Savannah | Savannah | Georgia | U.S. | ★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | Stockholm SUP Challenge | Stockholm | Sweden | Europe | ★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | Gorge Paddle Challenge | Hood River | Oregon | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 08/18/2012 | SEA Paddle NYC | New York | New York | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 08/19/2012 | Australian Stand Up Paddle Titles | Port Macquarie | New South Wales | Australia | ★★★★★ |
| 08/19/2012 | Penobscot Bay Paddle Challenge | Rockport | Maine | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/21/2012 | Duke's Ocean Fest | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★ |
| 08/25/2012 | Oregon Open Ocean Classic | Newport | Oregon | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/25/2012 | A Day At The Beach SUP Race | Folsom | California | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 08/25/2012 | Watermans Paddle For Humanity | Washington DC | Washington DC | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 08/25/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] Brazil Grand Slam | TBA | Brazil | South America | ★★★ |
| 08/26/2012 | Catalina Paddleboard Race | Catalina Island | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/01/2012 | Austrian SUP Championships | Neusiedlersee | Austria | Europe | ★★★ |
| 09/01/2012 | Silvaplana SUP Race | Lake Silvaplana | Switzerland | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/02/2012 | Haleiwa Joe's Race | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★ |
| 09/02/2012 | Battle For The Booty SUP Race | Virginia Beach | Virginia | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 09/02/2012 | SUP Regatta Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/02/2012 | Six Fours SUP Classic | Six-Fours-les-Plages | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/05/2012 | SUP 11 City Tour | Friesland | Netherlands | Europe | ★★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | SUPSA Club Championships, BoP-style race | Gold Coast | Queensland | Australia | ★★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] Miami World Paddle Challenge | Miami | Florida | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | Paddle2Live | Newport Beach | California | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | Open de Lyon | Lyon | France | Europe | ★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | PC SUP Cup Race #3 | Park City | Utah | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | SUP Splash Series - Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge | Georgia | U.S. | ★★ |
| 09/08/2012 | German SUP Challenge Pelzerhaken | Pelzerhaken | Germany | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/09/2012 | Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta SUP Race | Dana Point | California | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 09/09/2012 | Round the Rock | Seattle | Washington | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/15/2012 | Watermans Paddle For Humanity | Austin | Texas | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/15/2012 | Mokoli'i Paddle Classic | Oahu | Hawaii | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/15/2012 | SurfRace to Victory SUPCross Series Final | Huntington Beach | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/16/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] Tahoe World Paddle Challenge | Lake Tahoe | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/16/2012 | Tahoe Cup Race Series: #3, Fall Classic | Lake Tahoe | California | U.S. | ★★★★ |
| 09/16/2012 | Bissets Strand Paddle Challege: SUP the Lough Festival | Dublin | Ireland | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/23/2012 | 4 Lakes Trophy: Lake Starnberg | Munich | Germany | Europe | ★★ |
| 09/29/2012 | Battle of the Paddle | Dana Point | California | U.S. | ★★★★★★ |
| 09/29/2012 | Translac du Bourget | Le Bourget-du-Lac | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 10/06/2012 | Catalina SUP Festival | Catalina Island | California | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 10/06/2012 | Bissets Strand Paddle Challege: Mullagmore Battle of the Paddle | Mullaghmore | Ireland | Europe | ★★ |
| 10/06/2012 | Presqu'île Paddle Race | Presqu'île de Crozon | France | Europe | ★★ |
| 10/06/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam | Huntington Beach | California | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 10/06/2012 | 4 Lakes Trophy: Chiemsee Marathon | Chiemsee | Germany | Europe | ★★ |
| 10/12/2012 | [Stand Up World Series] World Championship Finals | Oahu | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★★ |
| 10/13/2012 | La Roootaaa Regataaa race #5 | Miami | Florida | U.S. | ★★★ |
| 10/13/2012 | Battle of the Bay | San Rafael | California | U.S. | ★★★★★ |
| 10/21/2012 | SUP Splash Series - Golden Isles SUP Classic | St. Simons Island | Georgia | U.S. | ★★ |
| 10/27/2012 | SUPSA Flat Water SUP Sprint Series race #3 | Gold Coast | Queensland | Australia | ★★★★ |
| 10/27/2012 | Paddle Royal | San Juan | Puerto Rico | South America | ★★★★ |
| 11/03/2012 | Hennessey's World Championships | Cabos San Lucas | Mexico | South America | ★★★★★★ |
| 11/03/2012 | Los Cabos Classic | Cabos San Lucas | Mexico | South America | ★★★ |
| 11/03/2012 | Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival | Fort Myers | Florida | U.S. | ★★ |
| 11/10/2012 | SUP Splash Series - Pacifico Paddle Challenge | St. Pete Beach | Florida | U.S. | ★★ |
| 11/11/2012 | Malibu SUPathlon | Malibu | California | U.S. | ★★ |
| 11/17/2012 | Power of the Paddle | Coolum | Queensland | Australia | ★★★★ |
| 12/09/2012 | Paris Nautic SUP Crossing | Paris | France | Europe | ★★★★ |
| 02/01/2013 | 2013: ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship | Miraflores | Peru | South America | ★★★★★★ |
| 03/01/2013 | 2013: [Stand Up World Series] Australia | TBA | TBA | Australia | ★★★★★ |
| 03/01/2013 | 2013: [Stand Up World Series] New Zealand | TBA | New Zealand | Pacific | ★★★★ |
| 03/08/2013 | 2013: Punta Sayulita Classic | Punta Sayulita | Mexico | South America | ★★★★★ |
| 04/01/2013 | 2013: [Stand Up World Series] Chile | TBA | Chile | South America | ★★★ |
| 04/18/2013 | 2013: [Stand Up World Series] CamSur World Paddle Challenge | CamSur Waterpark | Philippines | Pacific | ★★★★★ |
| 05/11/2013 | 2013: OluKai | Maui | Hawaii | Hawaii | ★★★★★★ |
| 05/25/2013 | 2013: Lost Mills International | Brombachsee | Germany | Europe | ★★★★★ |
| 06/01/2013 | 2013: [Stand Up World Series] Norway | Oslo | Norway | Europe | ★★★★ |
| 06/29/2013 | 2013: Lake Max Challenge | Culver | Indiana | U.S. | ★★★★ |
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Stand-Up Paddleboarders Will Get Ticketed for Not Wearing Life Jackets
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In 2008 the U.S. Coast Guard decided to classify paddleboards as vessels. According to the Palm Beach Post, anyone operating a vessel in areas that aren't designated for swimming, surfing, or bathing must be wearing a life vest. Operators must also have a whistle and, at night, a flashlight and a visual distress signal.
So a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tells the Post that it'll begin issuing warnings to paddleboarders who don't meet the requirements. Repeat offenders could face a fine of $90. The FWC's full requirements can be found here.
Technically, paddleboarders aren't required to wear a life jacket, but they must have it on board. And there's not really much room on a paddleboard for a life jacket unless you're wearing it. So, paddle boarders, get ready to accept those awkward tan lines.
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