As with many hobbies, once you begin to make the activity a regular part of your routine, you are more likely to discover ways to improve your experience. Whether this is a comfier outfit for cycling or a new lens for photography, accessories can improve your hobby and even make it safer to enjoy.

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) falls into the same category and enthusiastic boarders, as well as professionals, are likely to have an array of accessories that they recommend to those just starting out. So, whether you are looking to make your excursions onto the water more enjoyable or you want to ensure that your safety remains assured as you venture into new territories, we’re sharing eight accessories that will help to improve your experience.

Changing Robe

Whether you’re planning on jumping into the water or not, there’s a likelihood that, following your paddle, you will want to dry off and warm up. A changing robe is a suitable accessory for both needs, helping those returning to land to dry off quickly, while also helping them to warm up. Additionally, they also offer privacy and comfort for those wanting to change out of their swimwear.

Dry Bag

Whether you are looking to take your essentials across the water or simply keep them dry on the beach as you paddle, a dry bag is a high-visibility and secure accessory that will make storing your belongings easy.

Dog Vest

Bringing your four-legged friend along with you on a paddleboard adventure is an increasingly popular idea. Dogs will, with a little reassurance, happily take to the water with their owner and enjoy the experience of the sea as their owner paddles along. Just be sure to give them their own dog vest!

Carrying Strap

Carrying your board, whether a solid or inflatable design, can be tough. Not only are boards heavy but they are often bulky too, making them cumbersome to hold. A carrying strap is a simple and affordable addition that makes getting to and from the water much easier.

Board Cover

Purchasing a cover sleeve for your paddleboard is a great idea because it ensures that, during storage and transportation, your board remains in great condition, preventing scratches and damage from the sun.

Board Lock

If you’re stepping away from your board at all, it is recommended that you lock it securely. Even beyond the potential for theft, sometimes a board might be picked up by accident!

Booties

Wetsuit slippers or booties, as they are commonly known, not only make crossing rocky ground easy but also help to keep feet warm and ensure grip too. They’re a great accessory year round but one that you’ll truly come to appreciate in the winter.

SUP Leash

A leash attaching your ankle, or in some cases, your waist, to your paddleboard is an essential accessory. They act simply to prevent a board from escaping reach should you fall in the water and make remounting even easier.