What You Need To Know BEFORE You Paddle On Rivers | SUP River Advice

[@Anna-iz1tt]

Well known American chef Naomi Pomeroy just died by drowning during a river adventure. Pomeroy was pulled under the water and trapped by a paddle board leash attached to her, Captain Chris Duffitt said. The group had tied their inner tubes and paddle board together. They are still searching for her body due to the debris. The sheriff's office warned people not to attach themselves to a paddle board unless it has a quick release leash. The Oregon State Marine Board noted there has been an "emerging trend" in recent years of people dying due to the leash on their stand up paddle board, or SUP, getting tangled in brush or other debris in rivers. ”Most ankle leashes used by SUP users are not designed for quick release," Brian Paulsen, the agency's boating safety program manager, said in a statement Tuesday. He said quick release leashes, designed for moving water, are worn around the waist. Please use caution out there.

[@Grubbbee]

I was thinking of taking a trip on my local river, and so glad i found some of these comments online... The majority of the videos don't mention it, but I found it in comments like this one. You might be saving lives! Maybe I'll read the manual that came with the board, but i know they only include the ankle leash. Ty for posting

[@volo7380]

You should make clear that leashes are dangerous in rivers in general. UK rivers are more like an exception.

[@94SexyStang]

Yeah, I would NEVER use a Tether line on rivers...it goes against common sense and safety. Or at least carry a divers knife strapped to your leg.

[@giuliomagarotto9819]

Ankle leash is not suitable for river paddleboarding, if you get entangled in some obstacles (logs, rocks etc) while the stream is pushing you there is no way you could reach the ankle velcro to release yourself.... when paddleboard on a river always use a Quick Release Leash or attach the ankle leash to a Quick Release Safety Belt, and also wear a helmet, when in falling from paddleboard in low waters usually full of rocks is not a thing to underestimate...

[@anthonyscalise7398]

I fell off once after hitting a log. The leash kept my board close to me and I didn't have to chase it. (Motorized)

[@lightonthelandscape]

Great tips. I've had dodgy experiences with repairing inflatables. The glue dries up quickly - so check before you go out on a trip that the glue is still useable. I lake paddle in Canada quite frequently (yup, the lakes can be huge). A buddy's board was sliced when pulling into shore. We searched for the sharp object but couldn't find what did it. I thought inflatables were indestructible, but no - a sharp stone can cut into the vinyl. We deflated the board and chugged home for hours on my inflatable dragging - both passenger and old deflated board (not as easy at it sounds). Back at the camp we followed all the instructions and fixed the SUP. Waited 24 hours to dry, it was a hot time of year too. Next day pumped it up and a bubble appeared. It then spread and finally hit the edge of the patch. We fixed it again and again. Same thing happened. End of trip! Had to pump it up every hour or so to paddle back to the cars. Quite the adventure and makes a good story, but equally frustrating. We contacted the manufacturer and the patch can be permanently repaired in the factory. I bought a hard SUP to ensure this never happens again on long trips. I also go way faster (love inflatables, but.... :).

[@harrypaddles]

Thankfully nothing like this has happened to me but it's definitely good to know! I'll be more careful now when docking near shallow waters for sure 😅

[@johnhall7475]

Good tips! Cheers from Alabama! Come join me on the Tallapoosa, I have several good iSUP's to share. My usual river routine is to paddle upstream diagonally ("Ferrying") for the first "leg, then on the return/downstream leg, connect lazy 360° spins, backwards/reversals/sideways *freestyle*. I will share videos on YT soon. .

[@MadBruvWD]

Local boy it seems, H’ Town or Goddy man. I’ll hopefully see you on the surface soon🏄🏻‍♂️

[@harrypaddles]

Good spot! Grew up around St Neots but now live in Leeds, sometimes head back home for some paddling though. Got any other good recommendations in the area?

[@Meibeon]

Bug spray, a head lamp, fingerless rugby gloves, a spare dry t shirt, a micro towel and a paddle leash

[@Amileo350]

That’s godmanchester ❤

[@anthonyscalise7398]

If you launch at 18th street and go to the point you might not have energy to get back.

[@anthonyscalise7398]

You can use a kayak paddle and sit down.

[@JacobLikesMusic]

Is the water in UK really so dodgy that you're afraid to get your water bottle wet!? In Sweden I wouldn't worry about ingesting small amounts of water on at least 90% of lakes/rivers. Would drink from most of them in a crisis.

[@harrypaddles]

Haha yes, especially in recent years. A quick search and you will see; "sewage spills into England's rivers and seas by water companies more than doubled in 2023. According to the Environment Agency, there were 3.6 million hours of spills, compared to 1.75 million hours in 2022." It's quite a big issue here at the moment.

[@harrypaddles]

I'd love it if our rivers were like Sweden's

[@nickreeves280]

Really not a good idea putting a drinks bottle in a dry bag!!!!! If I leaks everything that you want to keep dry gets wet. If you really want to protect the mouth piece use a separate bag.

[@harrypaddles]

very true, good point! and that is what I do as well, one for drinks and food etc and one got stuff you really wanna keep dry.

[@anthonyscalise7398]

Go upstream first. You are going to get tired. Standing up on the river is pointless. Go to moraine

[@olabashanda]

Don’t try The Strid

[@richardanderson4796]

The music is NOT NEEDED, if your slightly deaf one hears the music first and your voice second. Sorry I could not watch this video.