Paddling Tip of the Week
Most of us have hung up our paddles for the last few weeks, but make sure you are storing your vessels correctly. Keep kayaks and SUPs out of the direct sunlight. Extreme heat can lead to the warping of hull materials, so it is important to keep your vessel away from direct heat sources. 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
When it comes to sunscreen, be sure to apply it both before and during your paddle. Most people do not use enough sunscreen, and they do not remember to reapply. Most adults should apply about 1 ounce of sunscreen (enough to fill a shot glass) about 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use SPF 30 or higher, and apply again every two hours after swimming. 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
When transporting your stand up paddleboard to the water, use the carry handle located at the center of the deck. Some models are retractable, while others have a groove designed to fit your hand. Remember to always lift with your legs and not with your back, and be ready for a strong cross wind that might throw you off balance. 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
During a freshwater paddling excursion it is not uncommon to see an alligator. Don’t let this alarm you, in the wild, alligators mostly keep to themselves and leave paddlers alone. It is uncommon for alligators to swim up to paddling vessels. If one does approach you, it is most likely looking for a meal – perhaps because it has been fed by humans in the past. For your own safety and the safety of other paddlers, never feed an alligator. 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.