Stand-Up Paddling » Safety

Topic	Category	Type
ABCs of PFDs PFD selection and Coast Guard Approval Ratings for PFDS	Safety
Adventure Medical Kits from NRS Medical supplies grouped together in clear, resealable waterproof bags. Medical kits made specifically for camping, backpacking, and paddling	Safety
Avoiding Foot Entrapment Learn what foot entrapment is, how and why it's deadly, and how to avoid it while out on the river. Sometimes swimming is unavoidable.	Safety
Boating Safety for Infants & Small Children Learn about boating safety for infants and small children. When is it safe to take your kids out on the river, and what should you bring to ensure safety?	Trip Planning, Safety
Boating Safety’s Five Golden Rules No matter what kind of boating activity you participate in, these five golden rules will go a long way toward ensuring that your trips on the water end safely.	Safety
Cold Shock: 5 Golden Rules for Boating in Cold Water Cold shock is the leading cause of death in paddlesports. Prevent it with 5 Golden Rules for Boating in Cold Water.	Safety
Cold Water Protection and Hypothermia Walbridge on the dangers of hypothermia and how to protect yourself.	Safety
Cold-Water Layering Base, insulating and outer layers allow you to add and remove pieces to match changing conditions, and help your body maintain a safe, comfortable temperature.	How To Choose, Safety
First Aid on the Water Stop thinking about getting a medical kit for first aid on the water and just do it! You and your paddling partners will be glad that you did.	Safety
How Much Risk Should Boaters Take? Life is about balancing risk and reward, and so is boating.	Safety
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket Learn about the types of life jackets most commonly worn by boaters so you can choose the right life jacket for your paddling needs.	How To Choose, Safety
How To Detect a Fraudulent NRS Website or eCommerce Store Learn to identify counterfeit and fraudulent NRS websites and ads, resolve disputes with credit card companies, and protect yourself from scammers posing as NRS dealers.	How To Choose, Safety
How to Launch Your SUP Board in the Surf Zone Surfing your board in ocean waves is great fun. This video gives you the basic pointers for paddling out through the incoming waves.	Skills & Tips, Safety
How To Prevent Boating Injuries Body conditioning, proper technique and equipment prevent injury.	Safety
How to Safely Fall Off a SUP Board This video shows the best way to safely fall off your SUP, techniques for climbing back on, how to rescue your paddle and stand back up on the SUP board.	Skills & Tips, Safety
How to Stay Warm When Kayaking Learn what gear to wear to stay warm when boating or kayaking in cold weather and water conditions. Have fun year-round with these tips from Erin Clancey.	Safety
How to Understand River Flows Cubic feet per second (cfs) is one of the key indicators of river or creek conditions. Learn what this means and how it can affect your trip planning.	Safety
Lend Me Your Ear—About Kayaker’s Ear What you need to know about this serious boater health hazard.	Safety
Let’s Stop the Senseless Loss of Life This helps reinforce the need to wear life jackets, especially when boating in cold water.	Safety
Life Jacket Fiction and Fact The life jacket is the first line of defense for every paddler. Learn to dispel the misunderstandings, misconceptions and myths about PFDs.	Safety
Life Jackets: Your Second Most Important Safety Item Lets talk about the second most important safety item you should have on when you go boating. Thats your life jacket, or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).	Safety
New US Coast Guard PFD Approval System The USCG/Transport Canada Approval System approves PFDs & life jackets for use in U.S. and Canadian waters. Learn its differences from the older system.	How To Choose, Safety
Preparing for Cold-Season Boating How to outfit yourself for cold water boating protection.	Trip Planning, Safety
Preventing Shoulder Injuries Some helpful tips on preventing boater shoulder injuries.	Skills & Tips, Safety
Rescue PFDs Aren’t For Everyone Learn about the specialized features of rescue life jackets and PFDs, as well as when they should—and shouldn't—be used.	Safety
Riding the Flood The dangers of high water boating and how to avoid them.	Safety
River & Rapid Difficulty Ratings You will encounter two different class rating systems for rivers and their rapids. Learn how these systems differ and where they're most commonly used.	Trip Planning, Safety
SUP Board Flip Rescue with Nikki Gregg This SUP Board flip rescue technique allows you to rescue an unconscious, unresponsive or physically compromised victim using your SUP as an aid.	Safety
SUP Safety Standup paddle boarding is really a very safe sport, but since you're out on the water, there are a few things you need to do to keep it that way.	Skills & Tips, Safety
SUP Surf Techniques and Etiquette with Nikki Gregg NRS athlete Nikki Gregg shares the skills and insider knowledge you need to safely and successfully ride waves in the surf.	Skills & Tips, Safety
SUP: Leashes and Life Jackets This excellent video from ACA tells you how to choose the right ones for the type of SUP paddling youre doing.	Safety
U.S. Coast Guard Regulations for Stand Up Paddlers SUP is great fun, but do you know what you need to have and do to be legal on the water?	Trip Planning, Safety