When the sun is shining and you're ready for a SUP adventure, it's important to have a think about what to wear before heading out on the water. We recommend clothing that will keep you cool, whilst ensuring you are protected from the sun. 

A pair of board shorts and our Red Original performance t-shirt is a perfect option! This is made from a moisture wicking, dri-release fabric, preventing odours caused by sweating whilst providing the highest rating of protection from UV radiation at 50+ UPF. 

We'd always recommend applying a water resistant sunscreen to protect yourself from sun burn. If it is a really warm day with strong sun rays, consider a long sleeved protection rash vest. 

On cooler days, and if you're not yet super confident on the board and feel you may have a wobble, a 3/2mm summer wetsuit is a great option. You can choose to wear a shorty or long version. If you were to take a splash into the water, wetsuits help with insulating and retaining body heat also giving you a little buoyancy in the water.

Don't forget keeping your head protected from the sun! We have our Red Original Sports Cap that is super comfortable and easily adjusted with invisible ventilation, keeping you cool whilst on the water no matter how hard you are paddling!

It is essential that you have a secondary floatation device when paddling, our Waistbelt pfd is a great option if you're looking for an alternative less bulky safety device, giving you maximum freedom and comfort when out on the water.