It might be a bizarre idea for you to take an overnight paddle board tours. Whether you are going to do this alone or with your group, it is better to take some precautions and good preparations to succeed. Many people consider this as challenging because it has thing to do with the time and resources management. Here are some tips to get your path right.
First things first, make sure that you pack lightly or moderately. It is the good thing about the overnight SUP trip. Only select the most important items to bring with you. For travelling with your buddies, you can be more flexible when packing. You can divide the tasks into several individuals to make the tours more effective. But if you are not going with large group, you should travel light to reserve your energy and time. Some important items like tent, foods, water are necessary. Make a list, cross ones that you don’t need.
You won’t want to paddle to the route that you don’t know. Although Kauai is all-year round recreation spot, you can’t neglect the risks of the currents, windy situations, as well as choppy conditions. Make sure you go to the right campsite. If you are going to do the paddle board tours alone, at least you could ask some helps from some strangers in the camp site in case of emergency.
The overnight SUP trip can be challenging when the weather is not so friendly for the tourists. If the weather is bad, don’t hesitate to reschedule. If you rent a paddle board, the rental owner will understand. Moreover, they will suggest you not to paddle in when the weather is bad.
When you rent the gears, make sure that you let the rental owner know about your plan. He or she will give you suggestions in picking the right board and the other gears for you. All the gears are important, including the dry bag. Ideally, you will bring one big dry bag for storing important items like sleeping bags, clothing, snacks, camera, and many more.
During this month, Kauai can be rainy sometimes. Make sure you check the weather forecast a day prior to your paddle board tours. Also, don’t hesitate to ask the locals about the important information like resting spot, campsites, authority camps, and many other important information. Although it is an overnight, a night or two, it can be pretty bad if you lose supply during your tour. You will want to save the important contact numbers that you can use in case of emergency.
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