Paddling Tip of the Week
If you are taking photos while paddling, remember to carry a microfiber cloth in a dry place and periodically check your lens for any water or moisture. If you are paddling in salt water, rinse the lens with a bit of fresh water before wiping, as salt can scratch the surface. The weekly paddling tip is provided by the Ocean Tribe Paddling Club, which is affiliated with the Sanibel Sea School. For more information, visit oceantribepaddlers.org.
Paddling Tip of the Week
Quieter and less startling to fish than a motorized vessel, a kayak is a good angler’s hidden secret. In a kayak, you can become a master of stealth, easily slipping into nooks and crannies that would be off limits to larger boats. Catching fish from a kayak can also be very thrilling – a fish can completely circle your boat, giving you more of that adrenaline rush that makes fishing so fun. The weekly paddling tip is provided by the Ocean Tribe Paddling Club, which is affiliated with the Sanibel Sea School. For more information, visit oceantribepaddlers.org.
Paddling Tip of the Week
You never want to exhaust yourself by fighting the wind if you don’t have to, so one of the most important techniques to learn as a paddleboarder is how to lay down and paddle against the wind, surfer-style. If the wind picks up, and you can no longer move forward, lay down, put the paddle under your chest, and paddle with your hands using alternate strokes with cupped hands – left then right. This method is similar to swimming freestyle, and should decrease wind resistance enough to help you move slowly closer to your destination. The weekly paddling tip is provided by the Ocean Tribe Paddling Club, which is affiliated with the Sanibel Sea School. For more information, visit oceantribepaddlers.org.