Moana Blog
She'll be right...until it's not!
Summer is here and the holidays are coming! This means bucket-loads of time hanging out, in and around our fresh and salt water hot spots all around the Motu. Waterways are busy, much like the State Highway traffic at this time of the year! It's time to get on the water to have FUN - but be SAFE.
Paddlers (and any water users) in our opinion, should always be prepared for the worst case scenario, just incase it does happen! And one of the key pieces of safety equipment you need when paddling is a buoyancy aid.
Leash It or Lose It
Leashes! We go on about them a bit but that's only cause they're SO important. Such a crucial piece of your safety kit, possibly even THE most crucial.
Having a leash is essential, but also the right type of leash for the job is just as important. Use the wrong leash and it could end up being detrimental to your safety.
The type of leash you use will depend highly on the environment that you will be paddling in and what kind of paddling you're up too.
Get Geared Up for Summer
We can all feel the seasons changing and for many of us our boards have been hibernating over winter, but now it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and get them out!
Once you find your gear, whether it’s been in the corner of the garage, the boat shed, or in storage, it’s really important to give it a check before heading out onto the water.
Here's a few things you should take a look at...
The Big Debate: Hard vs. Inflatable
Normally THE most asked question when someone starts looking at buying a paddle board, should I get a hard board or an inflatable? …and it’s not always as simple as it seems so we’ve made a list of the key reasons you should go for one or the other.
Five Health Benefits of Paddleboarding
In case you were looking for another reason, well 5 other reasons, to get out there and explore the great Moana on a paddleboard…
