Where can I paddle board in Perth?

11 scenic stand-up paddle adventures within an hour of Perth

  • South Perth foreshore.
  • Bicton Baths.
  • Garvey Park, Ascot.
  • Lake Leschenaultia.
  • Matilda Bay Reserve, Crawley.
  • Woodman Point.
  • Canning River Regional Park.
  • Murray River, Pinjarra region.

How much should I pay for a stand up paddle board?

You can find inflatable SUPs for as cheap as $180 and high-end epoxy SUPs for as much as $2,000. If you’re simply looking for a reliable and durable recreational SUP for the summer months, you should expect to spend between $700 to $1,100 on an epoxy or inflatable SUP.

Are cheap stand up paddle boards worth it?

Whilst cheap paddle boards may appear attractive at first, the low quality materials and construction mean that not only is their performance far inferior to their more expensive counterparts but they are also far less durable.

Do you need a license for a stand up paddle board?

Do I really need a license? Yes, the use of a paddleboard, or any other portable, unpowered craft on the majority of inland waterways, requires a license obtainable from the relevant authority. On Regent’s Canal, there are two license options: Short term or 30-days explorers’ license from the Canal and River Trust.

Can you stand up paddle board anywhere?

It is legal to stand up paddle board in most areas, including lakes, nature reserves and harbors. However, paddlers need to watch out for local regulations and rules, which are instated by the authoritative bodies of the area.

Can you paddle board at Yanchep Lagoon?

The great news is you don’t need a 10ft wave to have a good time on a SUP and these are the ideal conditions you need. Scarborough, Cottesloe and Leighton are great SUP spots, as well as Cottesloe Beach, Yanchep Lagoon, Mullalloo beach, City Beach, North Beach and Hillarys and Sorrento to name a bunch.

What should I know about paddle boards?

To find the right stand up paddle board for you, consider how you’re going to use it, how it will fit your body and how you want it to handle in the water. The key decision points will be the shape of the board, getting the correct volume and capacity, as well as the proper length, width and thickness.

How much does a paddle board weigh?

How much does a stand up paddle board weigh? Traditional hard paddle boards weigh around 30 pounds. Some boards are as light as 15 pounds, while others can be closer to 40 pounds. Inflatable paddle boards are lighter than hard SUP boards, and will be at the lighter end of this range.

Are inflatable paddle boards worth the money?

Quick Answer: For all-around leisure paddling, inflatable SUPs are much better overall, due to advantages in durability, portability, weight, versatility, and injury prevention. But if you are buying a board mainly for SUP surfing or racing, certain technical attributes of hardboards make them worthy of consideration.

How long does an inflatable paddle board last?

Inflatable paddleboards can last for 5 to 10 years if they are used properly and carefully maintained. The unique construction of inflatable paddleboards actually makes them much stronger than hard paddleboards.

Where can I use my own paddle board?

Although weather conditions can influence your trip, you can stand up paddle board on any body of water. Rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans are the most common locations for paddle boarding.

Which side of the river should you paddle on?

When peeling out from an eddy, always look upstream. You never know whether another paddler or obstacle is on its way downriver. In general, if you are in an eddy, the upstream paddler has the right of way.