Here are some links for useful paddling resources
Weather
Bham/Local Resources
Apps
Gear Brands We Love
PFDS
Racks/Straps
Boards
Wetsuits
Cases
WA Resources
Paddle Camping
Weather
Bham/Local Resources
Apps
Wind
- Windy
- Windfinder
- WindAlert
Tides
- TideAlert
Surf/Windswell
- Magic Seaweed
SUP/General
- GoPaddling
Tracking
- Paddlelogger
- Strava
Gear Brands We Love
- Boardworks
- Werner
- NRS
- Surftech
- NorthWater Paddle Gear
- Seattle Sports
- SIC Maui
- MTI lifejackets
- Storeyourboard.com
PFDS
Racks/Straps
Boards
How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board from REI
Article from SUP Connect: Best Beginner Inflatable Boards
Inflatables:
I trust any of the brands that REI sells:
https://www.rei.com/c/paddleboards/f/pbs-inflatable
Some other brands that have mid to high level quality:
Wetsuits
Cases
Waterproof cases vary and not all are truly waterproof. Best to try one and test it out.
Good options from Seattle Sports
WA Resources
Stores in Seattle
- Northwest Outdoor Center
- Mountain To Sound Outfitters
- Urban Surf
- Perfect Wave
- NW Paddle Surfers.
Other SUP Businesses in WA
Paddle Camping
Washington Water Trails Association
Cascadia Marine Trail