Summer is the best time to spend a long day in beautiful seas of the UAE. Let’s do kayaking; what about SUP; no, no, we should do wakeboarding or maybe rafting ! We are loaded with options! Have you prepared yourself for sea uncertainties? Let’s explore some safety measures today.
Stand Up Paddling (SUP)
SUP is a great, full-body workout. Head to toe, every muscle is engaged in balancing on the board or during the paddle stroke with the bulk of the effort being done by the body’s ‘core’ muscles. SUP is an incredible sport for individuals & for families.
Paddle Board safety: Remove air from SUP board valve, check SUP board leash
Personal Safety & apparel: Board short
& rash guard, water bottle, sun block
Top Range Product: Jobe Sports Bamboo SUP (Offer: Was: AED 5,245/unit, Now: AED 3,895/unit)
*Prices are Inclusive of VAT
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is a thrilling water activity. It’s fast, easy and can be done around any water location with suitable waves.
Board Safety: Check your board properly, check binding’s attachment, wet your board before using it.
Personal Safety: Board short and rash guard, half finger gloves, helmet, compressed vest
Top Range Product: Jobe Sports Conflict Wakeboard (Offer: Was: AED 2,195/Unit, Now: AED 1,595/Unit)
*Prices are Inclusive of VAT
Kayaking
Kayak is the perfect option for roaming the sea, fishing, and exploring new and exciting places. It’s a paddle supported boat with a capacity to hold 1 or 2 persons.
Boat safety: Before getting into your kayak check your kayak & paddles thoroughly for any repair and maintenance requirement.
Personal Safety: Life jacket, half face helmet, wetsuit, gloves, beach shoes, water bottle, sun block
Product Range: Winner Kayak is available in a wide range such as: fishing, transparent kayak, touring & racing for 1 and 2 passenger’s capacity.
Offer: 1 person touring kayak package (kayak + seat + paddle) Was: AED1,745/package, Now: AED 1,295/package
*Prices are Inclusive of VAT
Towable / Inflatable
With a towable you can share the fun with friends and family..
Towable Safety: Check towable for possible leakages, breakage and other maintenance requirements
Product Range: Jobe, Rave & Yamaha Marine towables/tubes are available and can fit 1 to 10 persons.
(Offer: 20% off)
If you are planning to spend more than a few hours in water, it is recommended to keep the following items with you because weather conditions can change quickly!
• Visual Signals (e.g: flash lights, flares)
• Navigation Equipment (e.g: campus, GPS)
• Storage bags with shorts & extra cloths
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap etc
• Drinking water and snacks
• Tool Kits and Spare Parts
• First Aid
Watersports is a great outdoor activity so it is highly recommended that you should chose quality products such as JOBE Sports, Rave Sports & Winner Kayak. Get them through authorized dealers such as Al Yousuf Motors where not only quality is assured, but you will find their prices very competitive. You can find Al Yousuf Showrooms throughout the UAE.
Please contact us anytime for any additional information.
Please contact any time for any water sports assistance on below detail, we remain at your disposal.
Email: saferide@alyousuf.com
Contact# +971 50 3790737
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this article was published in OutdoorUAE printed magazine issue #94 April – May 2019
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