Stand Up Paddleboarding Risk Management and Safety presentation

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SUP Risk Management & Safety Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D. REI Outdoor Programs Market Manager ACA-Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Trainer http://worldpaddleassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ as_surf_sup_crash_576.jpg

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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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SUP Risk Management & Safety

Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D.REI Outdoor Programs Market Manager

ACA-Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Trainer

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Outline

1. Introduction2. Before You Go3. Personal & Safety

Equipment4. Towing Systems5. Rules of the Road6. Signals

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Introduction

• Stand-up paddleboards (SUP) are now no different than vessels in the eyes of the U.S. Coast Guard (Surfline, 2008)

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Introduction (2)

When outside surf or swim zones or bathing areas SUP’s are required to carry a:1. Lifejacket 2. Whistle 3. Flashlight, if out after

dark

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Personal abilities

• Beginner• Intermediate• Expert

• Flat water• Surfing• River

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Environmental conditions• Managing the Surf Zone– Look for the channel– Time the waves– Be ready to bail– Be aware of other SUPers or surfers

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Environmental conditions

Tides and Tidal Flow1. Is there a rip current?2. What is the tide

doing? Ebb? Flow?3. Will the water current

be with or against you?

4. Do you need shoes for the low tide on the way back?

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Environmental conditions

Wind1. Are you going

with or against the wind?

2. Are you prepared to finish the last miles kneeling?

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Personal & Safety equipment

• Water• Layers• Extra paddle• Hypothermia kit• Knife• Repair Kit• Navigation tools• Extra food• Towing system• Communication (VHF)

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SUP towing systems#1

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SUP towing systems#1

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SUP Towing systems #2

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SUP Towing systems #2

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SUP Towing Systems#3

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Rules of the road & boat traffic

Rules for SUP/Kayaks1. Be Aware 2. See and Be Seen 3. Law of Gross Tonnage

(Use Common Sense) 4. Know the Rights of

Passage 5. Know How to Avoid

Collisions

“New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some”

1. Not Under Command2. Restricted Ability to

Maneuver3. Constrained by Draft4. Fishing5. Sailing vessel 6. Power driven vessel7. Seaplane

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Paddle Signals

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Questions?

• Who is Ebb and Flow?• What are 3 required

items every SUP must carry with them?