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Sup Safety Rescue Guide

Complete sup safety rescue guide for paddleboarding practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 1 specialized tools. Covers practice deep water remount, learn towing exhausted paddler, signal distress with paddle vertical.

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Workflow

  1. Practice Deep Water Remount

    20 minutes

    Practice Deep Water Remount for sup safety and rescue. Follow safety protocols and document conditions.

  2. Learn Towing Exhausted Paddler

    30 minutes

    Learn Towing Exhausted Paddler for sup safety and rescue. Follow safety protocols and document conditions.

  3. Signal Distress With Paddle Vertical

    45 minutes

    Signal Distress With Paddle Vertical for sup safety and rescue. Follow safety protocols and document conditions.

  4. Rehearse Hypothermia Response

    1 hour

    Rehearse Hypothermia Response for sup safety and rescue. Follow safety protocols and document conditions.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

SUP Safety and Rescue StandardStandard

Safety and technique standards for sup safety and rescue.

Speed and Power FormulaFormula

Paddle power ∝ stroke rate × blade area × technique efficiency.

SUP Safety and Rescue BenchmarksTable

Reference values.

ConditionTargetNotes
WindUnder 15 kt beginnerCheck gusts
PFDWorn alwaysCoast guard approved
BuddyRequiredOpen water

  • Leash Always

    Attach leash before launching — board drifts faster than you can swim in wind.

  • Paddle Length

    Adjust paddle so handle reaches wrist with arm overhead — wrong length strains shoulders.

  • Offshore Wind

    Avoid paddling downwind on offshore breezes — return paddle against wind is exhausting.

Safety Notes

  • Carry whistle and phone in dry bag.
  • Never tether leash in moving water rapids.

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