How Your Board Is Classified
How your board is classified will impact how you use it and the rules you must follow. If you have an inflatable or hard stand-up paddle board less than 3.5m long, your board qualifies as recreational beach gear. If it is hard and longer than 3.5m, it falls under a ‘small sea vessel’.
With recreational beach gear, you must remain within three hundred meters of the shore. On the other hand, if you have a small sea vessel, you can travel up to two nautical miles from sheltered areas. You will however need to wear a flotation device, as well as use your leash and carry a towing device (like a rope) and a light tracking device (such as waterproof flashlights) on your buoyancy aid.
For a stand-out beginner-friendly Paddle Board, the Inflatable Touring Stand Up Paddle Board X100 hits the mark in weight, transportability and stability. Perfect for cruising and surfing small waves, the board is the go-to board for surfing newcomers.