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Stand Up Paddle => SUP Safety => Topic started by: SUP-Lurker on October 31, 2021, 09:19:18 AM

Title: 3 SUP paddlers dies in Wales
Post by: SUP-Lurker on October 31, 2021, 09:19:18 AM: Just saw this on BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-59104329 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-59104329)

Maybe it is my lack of reading comprehension... but the article doesn't seem sot state what actually happened beyond being caught in heavy rain.
Title: Re: 3 SUP paddlers dies in Wales
Post by: gcs on October 31, 2021, 08:57:52 PM: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/married-dad-three-who-helped-22023742
Title: Re: 3 SUP paddlers dies in Wales
Post by: TallDude on October 31, 2021, 10:25:34 PM: The ocean can be an unforgiving place. Being on a SUP in nasty conditions can overwhelm even the most skilled waterman/persons. Sorry to hear about it:(
Title: Re: 3 SUP paddlers dies in Wales
Post by: SUP-Lurker on November 01, 2021, 08:04:02 AM: I was under the impression it happened on a river and the river was fast due to rain.

If it was a t the mouth of the river, of course the ocean tide could have added.
Title: Re: 3 SUP paddlers dies in Wales
Post by: supthecreek on November 01, 2021, 06:52:06 PM: Wow... the man in the articles was a very accomplished paddler, swimmer and soldier.
Young, fit athlete and Paddle instructor.
A wake up call that this can happen to anyone... so plan wisely, know the weather and use your best judgment and equipment.