Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential in paddle sports. Over many years of commercial operations, most of our minor medical incidents have involved foot injuries — everything from cuts and bruises through to stepping in fresh dog poo!

For us, the beach and waterways are a workplace, and workplace safety requirements mean closed-toe footwear must be worn at all times. What you choose to do with your family or in your own time is completely up to you — but from a professional and safety perspective, proper footwear matters.