Mastering Standup Paddleboarding: Essential Safety Tips

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Standup paddleboarding is a popular activity on Swiss lakes, but it comes with risks. Be prepared by taking an induction course, planning your tour, checking weather conditions, and never going out alone. Stay well-equipped with a life jacket, appropriate clothing, and essentials like sunscreen and a phone. Choosing the right board and paddling technique are crucial for a safe experience on the water. Follow safety guidelines, such as carrying the board correctly, paying attention to wind direction, and respecting right-of-way rules. Visit bfu.ch for more accident prevention tips.

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Beratungsstelle fr Unfallverh tung Hodlerstrasse 5a, 3011 Bern info@bfu.ch bfu.ch Company, event, date Name last name Standup paddleboarding the smart way

Exercising, relaxing, appreciating new views from the water: standup paddleboarding has become a popular activity on Swiss lakes. However, this sport looks easier than it is. Risks arise particularly from falls into cold water, headwinds and strong currents. Image source: Gettyimages 2

Be prepared Take an induction course. Plan your SUP tour carefully. Check the weather forecast and conditions. Don t set out alone. Let someone know where you plan to go. Bildquelle: Getty Images Image source: Gettyimages 3

Well equipped Suitable life jacket Weather-appropriate clothing (e. g. wetsuit in cold weather) Enough to drink Sunscreen Mobile phone (in waterproof packaging) Required by law: At night and in poor visibility: light (visible from all angles) Label the SUP with the name and address of the owner 4

Well equipped Choose the right board: the wider, the more stable the longer, the faster Adjust the paddle: body height +/ 20 to 25 cm = paddle length 5

On the move Always carry the board fin-first to the water s edge. When going out on the lake, attach the leash to your ankle but never in flowing water: if you get caught, the current will push you underwater. Kneel to paddle from the shoreline into open water. Don t stand up until the water is at least 1 metre deep. Image source: Gettyimages 6

On the move Pay attention to the wind direction: always set off against the wind. Keep sufficient distance from other vessels. Observe the right-of-way rules for boats. Don t go into restricted areas (yellow buoys). This is strictly forbidden! Keep at least 25 metres away from reeds and aquatic plants. Refrain from drinking alcohol. 7