Paddleboarding Safety Tips
Hawaii is a great place to learn to paddleboard. Boss Frog’s offers the best paddle board rentals in Maui and our agents have great recommendations for beginner spots to paddleboard. To have the best time possible on a Boss Frog’s paddleboard rental on Maui, here are some guidelines to help you:
Paddleboarding Safety Tips
Once you’re in the water, follow these paddleboarding safety tips, and you are sure to have a great time.

Say No to Offshore Winds

Stay Out of Surf Zones

Tell Someone

Stay Close To Shore

Buddy System

Wear A Leash

Never Paddle In Shore Break

Check Conditions Before You Go

Know Your Limits

Use Sun Protection

Paddle In Water at least Shoulder Height

Don't Linger In Shore Break
If you are out when it’s windy, and you’re having trouble getting back, get on your knees and keep paddling. This will cut the amount of wind controlling your body by half, and should help a little.
Remember – you’re the only one responsible for you when you’re out on a paddleboard. If it’s windy, it’s not worth it.
Pay attention while paddling so your board (and the fins that act as rudders beneath it) do not run into or across any coral. Not only would that damage the reef, but the jolt can cause you to lose your balance. Falling onto coral heads – and the sea urchins frequently housed within them – can painfully injure you.
To enjoy your time paddleboarding, aim for the light-colored sand channels that weave around and among the reefs. It is easy to distinguish the safe zone from the non, since coral looks dark brown from above.