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Argyll and Bute Council · 28 August 2024
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group — 28 August 2024 and its agenda
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Water Safety Scotland Stand Up Paddleboarding ‘mini’ toolkit 2024 Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a monthly topic within Water Safety Scotland (WSS)’s prevention toolkit and features in May but can be used across the year, as appropriate. Key message: Scotland’s seas, lochs and rivers are enjoyed by a wide range of people for exciting activities– but it’s vital we know how to enjoy the water safely. It’s always best to be prepared before doing the sport. To do this, follow the SUP water safety code which contains advice specific to the activities of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Website link: https://www.watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/activity-safety/stand-up- paddleboarding-sup/ Assets Specific assets have been created for this package. These include: • Social media assets (detailed below) • SUP safety video of key advice that can be shared across social media Suggested social media posts: Be aware of offshore winds. Avoid launching on your paddleboard in windy conditions. Follow the SUP water safety code found here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3t2a4x #DrowningPrevention Check your kit before you launch on your paddleboard. Remain safe whilst stand up paddleboarding by following the water safety code: https://tinyurl.com/2s3t2a4x Interested in Stand Up Paddleboarding? Get involved in this fun activity and attend an approved Paddle Scotland course #WaterSafety
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Offshore winds can lead to being led out further into deeper water when paddleboarding. Check the direction of the wind before heading out onto the water. Avoid launching in windy conditions. #DrowingPrevention Safety is the key to having fun whilst stand up paddleboarding. Follow our SUP water safety code to get the best out of your paddle: https://tinyurl.com/2s3t2a4x #DrowningPrevention Whether you are a keen paddler or a new lover of the sport, be aware of safety by following our SUP safety code: https://tinyurl.com/2s3t2a4x #DrowningPrevention You can check our brand-new video, staring Calum McNicol from Paddle Scotland, who discusses the key advice to help keep you safe whilst Stand-up Paddleboarding. You can access the new video online here: https://youtu.be/cwLUR-7Gynw