15+ Essential Tips for Winter Paddleboarding Fun (& What to Wear!)
If you want to go winter paddleboarding but don’t really know where to start – or even what to wear for paddleboarding in winter – let me help.
There’s no need to put your paddleboard away for the winter months, as I’ve come to realise with my ventures out winter paddleboarding in Hampshire. Sure, you might need a little more time to prep, but cold weather paddleboarding can be even more rewarding than in the summer.
Paddleboarding in winter? Check the weather
Winter paddling needs a bit more prep than in the summer. I’d strongly recommend you check the temperature on land, the water temperature, and the wind and currents too. You can do this on the Willy Weather app, and the Met Office app.
You can also take your own equipment to double check. The weather apps are never right for my local, Southsea Beach!
As well as the knots of wind, you need to know the wind direction.
If you still need to buy an inflatable paddleboard, check my tips to make sure you get the right one for you.
What to wear for paddleboarding in winter
Cold weather paddling is a whole other ball game from the joys of summer. I’ve been paddleboarding in Hampshire, the county I live in over the last few weeks, and I think I’ve honed my equipment down to perfection.
Let me show you how I keep warm when I’m paddleboarding in winter.
Winter paddleboarding: Feet
What shoes to wear paddleboarding?
You need to buy these neoprene watersports boots – Two Bare Feet are always a good shout when it comes to SUP equipment. Don’t wear socks underneath them as your feet need to be in contact with the neoprene for the full effect.
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The neoprene boots will protect you enough to walk down to the water (over shingles here on Southsea Beach