Stand Up Paddle Boarding tips for falling off and getting back on

Falling off and getting back onto a paddle board can be challenging, in this 'how to' video we will show you the best way to fall off your board and then two different ways to get back on it. Often when falling off your board you may not know what is submerged in the water beneath you so falling flat to the water's surface rather than feet first is best.

 

Getting back on can be especially difficult in deep water as you may not have the upper body strength to do it. You can also find that clothing or a buoyancy aid can get caught when attempting to do this. As well as getting on the board using the handle in the middle you can also use the back of the board to employ the substitute or 'walrus method', this can be useful by sinking the tail of the board enough to be able to get on at the back and then slide up the deck of the board.