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Tag Archives: SUP
Kayaking Adventure on Rocky Creek, Niceville FL
With the recent heat indexes in Florida we’ve been keeping the adventures fairly close to home so that we can start early and be off of the water before the temperatures really start to broil. Yesterday, we decided to take … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking
Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, nature, outdoors, paddleboard, summer, SUP
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Kayaking Safety – First Aid on the Water
With the explosion of kayaking and standup paddleboarding, more people are on the water and potentially being exposed to sometimes life-threatening waterborne illness such as vibrio bacteria (including vibrio vulnificus aka flesh-eating bacteria), mycobacteria, E. coli and other bacteria, … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged bacteria, first aid on the water, fishing, flesh eating bacteria, kayaking, paddleboarding, SUP, vibrio vulnificus, water-borne illness
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How to Choose a Stand-up Paddle Board for the Beginner
It’s no surprise that more and more people are getting into the sport of standup paddle boarding. It’s fun, great exercise and allows a person to continually challenge themselves as they gain more experience. Many advanced paddle boarders surf, … Continue reading
Posted in SUP
Tagged beginner paddle boards, belt pack life jackets, best paddleboards, best standup paddle boards, board leash, gusu, paddle leash, paddleboarding, SUP, surfing, yolo
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Surfing and Paddle Boarding on Okaloosa Island
Surfing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Florida panhandle but the Emerald Coast does have a healthy surfing community. Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach is one of the local surfing … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking, SUP
Tagged destin, fort walton beach, Okaloosa, pensacola, stand up paddle boarding, SUP, surfing
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How to Prevent Your Kayak, Canoe or SUP From Being Stolen
Paddle sports has become increasingly more popular over the last decade as evidenced by the growing sales figures of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, some of which sell for thousands of dollars for some higher-end models. To complicate matters … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged cable locks, canoes, kayaks, locking lasso, stand up paddle boards, SUP, theft prevention, thule racks, yakima racks
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