Central Ontario’s best selection of paddlesports
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169Charlotte St. Peterborough, ON K9J 2T7 888-WILD-ROC https://www.wildrock.net/
SUP can make pretty much any stretch of coastline your own personal playground but even pros need to set limits.” “For us, the safety element is also a big one.” And Red Paddle Co helps their customers responsibly set those limits. At redpaddleco.com the complete eight-step SUP Safe: A Simple Guide is available to the general public. The SUP Safe Checklist, which holds to the motto ‘If in doubt, don’t go out,’ looks like this: 1. Always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. Don’t leave the house without a mobile phone or communication device. 2. Check the weather forecast and tide times before you set out – they can change quickly. 3. Avoid offshore winds or dangerous water currents. 4. Always go with a friend. 5. Wear a suitable personal flotation device (PFD). 6. Wear suitable clothing for the time of year. 7. Always wear your leash and hold onto your board if you get into trouble – it will help you float. 8. Inflate your board between 15-22 psi to ensure a stable and stiff board.
“Making sure our customers – and ourselves and our loved ones, for that matter – stay safe is a big part of our message,
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JUNE 2018
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