Paddleboarding Articles

  • SUP PFD & Life Jacket Requirements
    On October 3rd 2008 the US Coast Guard (USCG) ruled that a stand up paddleboard (SUPs) is classified as a “vessel”. To learn more, check out the USCG vessel determination page. Once SUPs were classified as vessels that made them subject to certain boating safety regulations. Please note that this refers to Stand Up Paddleboards where the user stands on the board and uses a paddle to propel it... more