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.