Paddling Tip of the Week
Ocean Tribe Outfitters encourages all paddlers to leave your surroundings cleaner than when you arrived. Planning ahead can help you avoid using disposable containers for drinks and food. Go reusable whenever possible. If you must bring items that produce trash, be sure to pack it up with you for proper disposal. If you are fishing, never leave monofilament line or other fishing gear in the environment. 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 paddling in low light times of the day – either before or after the solar transition – you must have a light on your craft. Not only is it a legal requirement, but a very smart and safe thing to do. This light is not to guide your way, but rather to let other vessels know your whereabouts. 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
The rays from the sun are at their harshest in the middle of the day, so it is a good idea to avoid or minimize time on the water between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. During these hours, 60 percent of the sunburn rays (UVB) are produced thus increasing the risk of getting too much sun. The best times to paddle are early mornings and at sunset. 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
Avoid paddling in main channels if at all possible, especially in San Carlos Bay. Although you can expect most boat traffic to flow through the channels, smaller power boats can travel through shallow water and are a lot less predictable, so they tend to present the most notable threat to paddlers. Stay close to shore and cross channels as quickly as possible to be safe. 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.