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Who Needs A Solar Light Up Buoy
Who needs a
solar light-up buoy? Well, if it’s up to us, the answer would be EVERYONE! Commercial fishing companies, marinas, private docks, neighborhood associations, watersports, parks and lakes management, boating enthusiasts, seafood restaurants, dentists, pre-school teachers, audiophiles – let’s get creative with it, shall we? In our minds, it’s hard to imagine a home anywhere in the world that wouldn’t benefit from a few Aqua Lanterns sitting around, no matter how far away the nearest water source might be!
Of course, we may be a bit biased on this one. Maybe it would be best to focus on scenarios where it actually makes sense to use reliable solar light-up buoys – even for nice, sensible folks. That said, if you have a home you decorate for the holidays, the solar light-up buoys make incredible holiday decorations!Solar Light Up Buoys For Marinas, Docks, Piers, Slips, or Landings
It’s always fun starting the next argument about whether something is a “wharf” or a “quay,” etc. What’s not fun is trying to figure out the best way to direct traffic in and out of any dock or mooring area, whether large or small, light or dim, calm or agitated. The right combination of solar light-up buoys can help guide vessels in and out of any number of mooring or landing areas. The varied colors, ample size and brightness, and reliable performance dramatically reduce potential problems and bring clarity and confidence to watercraft logistics.Solar Light Up Buoys For Public Lakes or Parks
You can always tell a public space by the number of signs posted and the excessive text packed onto each one. Hey, we get it – you can’t safely assume anything when it comes to the general public, so you at least have to try to explain the rules and guidelines as clearly as possible.
Imagine supporting those rules and guidelines with the unmistakable presence of color-coded Aqua Lantern solar light-up buoys. What’s that line of green lanterns there? Oh, that’s where it’s safe to swim during park hours. Hey, those orange lights really catch your attention! Yeah, that’s because it’s a bad idea to take your canoe or raft into that area. Is fishing allowed here? Look for the yellow solar lanterns – didn’t you read the sign? How can I get back to where I set up camp? Oh, that’s right – look for the bright white buoys with location info posted nearby.
The specifics are up to you. The Aqua Lantern simply reinforces your messages and rules in aesthetically pleasing but unmistakably clear ways.Solar Light Up Buoys For Special Events
If there’s a river or lake nearby, chances are, the water is used for special events throughout the year. Races, exhibitions, fireworks, concerts, crazy boat competitions, etc. These are times when people who aren’t always on the water or even in the area will gather in large numbers and try to figure out where they’re supposed to be and what’s allowed.
A few simple color codes can reduce confusion and increase everyone’s comfort, enjoyment, and safety. Perhaps the yellow light-up buoys mark the race’s course, while the green buoys indicate where the wacky local boats will be showing off before the main action. You could use orange to tell visitors they’re close to concessions and restrooms, while red indicates dangerous waters and a no-go zone for the day. The Aqua Lantern can be easily anchored in place for the event’s duration, then stored or moved to the next location with minimal effort. Its 20” height and unique shape mean it stays clear and upright in almost any conditions, and it’s easily visible at a distance during the brightest part of the day or on the dimmest nights. They’re impossible to miss or ignore while at the same time complementing their surroundings.Solar Light Up Buoys For Homeowners On The Water
Whether you're guiding a yacht or a paddleboat in and out of the dock or simply marking safe areas to swim or play at different times of the year, the Aqua Lantern solar light-up buoy gives you increased safety and flexibility while adding a pleasant visual touch to your property. The long-lasting LED lighting won’t intrude on neighbors or distract you from the scenery, but it’s impossible to miss them when it matters most. The Aqua Lantern provides just the right amount of illumination for a romantic late-night dip or to safely guide you home when you weren’t able to resist a few more casts before packing up and calling it a night.
Choose the combination of colors and placements that work best for you – and if circumstances change, the Aqua Lantern can change with them.You Tell Us How You Use Your Solar Light Up Buoys
Where do YOU use your Aqua Lantern solar light-up buoys? We’d love to hear what’s worked for you and see your pictures of the Aqua Lantern in action. That’s the whole point – we provide the creativity, reliability, and versatility, and you decide how it all works best for you.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments, let us know – we’d love to help.Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories
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A History Of Buoys
Buoys are essential navigational aids in oceans, lakes, and rivers. We’re proud to offer the latest in buoy innovation, the durable Aqua Lantern: a solar-powered light-up buoy that represents quite the advance in buoy technology. To set this safety product in context, let’s dig into the backstory of buoys a bit!The History of Buoys
Although the first recorded mention of buoys dates from the end of the 13th century, there’s no question these markers were in use well before that; we just don’t have solid documentation in one form or another.
The 1295 La Compasso de Navigare, a mariner’s handbook detailing sea roads and approaches around the Iberian Peninsula, notes the use of buoys in Spain’s Guadalquivir River to direct vessels accessing Sevilla. A few decades later, we can find historical literature detailing the use of buoys in the Zuider Zee, a bay of the North Sea, routing ships to Amsterdam and other ports.Pieces of Rafts or Wood
Very early buoys were likely simply pieces of rafts or wood secured to a hefty stone. By the 14th century, hollow wooden casks chained to stones were in use in the Netherlands and Germany; these “tonnen”-style cask buoys were soon employed in England. In 1514, acknowledging a petition by the Guild of Shipmen and Mariners, King Henry VIII created Trinity House by royal charter to manage navigational aids in English waters.
According to the U.S. Lighthouse Society, the close of the 1500s saw more than 40 buoys placed in the Zuider Zee, close to 30 in North Germany’s rivers, and some 17 in England.Seetonnen Buoy
Dutch and German technology later replaced the cask buoy with a more advanced model: the vertical “Seetonnen” buoy made of tapered wood.
In England’s American colonies, early buoys were mainly of the cask or the spar variety, the latter being a timber pole—often made from juniper or arborvitae—driven into the riverbed or bay floor. The U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office notes that documentation from that era on buoys is scanty. However, cask buoys were mentioned in the Delaware River in the 1760s and spar buoys in Boston Harbor by 1780.19th Century
Through the first half of the 19th century, the use of buoys wasn’t standardized in the U.S., which made for a confusing and often sub-par hodgepodge network of navigational aids. Many early American buoys were too small to be effectively seen and posed their own navigational hazard; designs and colors were all over the place, and buoys were often poorly sited and maintained.Late 1840s & Early 1850s
This began to change in the late 1840s and early 1850s, when the Lateral System—with red “nun” buoys placed to the starboard side of mariners coming into harbor and black “can” buoys to the port side—was adopted, apparently (according to the U.S. Lighthouse Society) based on the setup used in the Port of Liverpool, heavily visited by American ships. This “right, red, return” system is still the standard, though can buoys these days are painted green instead of black for greater long-range visibility.
Congress established the Lighthouse Board in 1852, which helped further standardize the nation’s buoyage systems—and inspired an explosion of technological refinement.Beyond Buoys as Mere Daymarks
Early buoys were simply daymarks, providing a navigational service only during the daylight hours when they could be picked out by eye. In the 19th century, experiments with other ways of broadcasting a buoy’s location were extensively underway.
By the mid-1800s, bell buoys that clanged as the objects moved in swells and waves were being developed. A significant innovation was John Courtenay’s “whistle buoy,” patented in 1876. Open at the submerged bottom end, Courtenay’s buoy had a hollow tube inside rising to a whistle; the buoy’s movement forced air up the tube and produced the whistling signal.Audible Buoys
At about the same time that inventors were tinkering with the concept of audible buoys, others were experimenting with ways to light buoys so they could be visible at night. These included buoys fired using compressed gas and electrically powered versions, such as the lantern-hung spar buoys powered by a cable in New York harbor’s Gedney’s Channel in 1888.
As the 20th century unfolded, the U.S. Lighthouse Board was replaced with the Lighthouse Service, which—under the direction of its first commissioner, George Putnam—innovated a slew of new buoy designs and technologies. These included the use of radio beacons that made buoys detectable from dozens of miles away, far beyond the range of sight and sound.U.S. Coast Guard
In 1939, the Lighthouse Service was rolled into the U.S. Coast Guard. This was about when the League of Nations discussed adopting a unified international standard of buoy markings. World War II interrupted that effort, but 50 countries adopted such a protocol—the Maritime Buoyage System-in 1980, with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities overseeing.Modern Solar Buoys
One of the breakthroughs of modern buoys is the use of solar power to light them: the design behind our fabulous solar light up buoys, the Aqua Lantern. These large solar light up buoys, which come in a variety of colors, are powered by a rechargeable solar light engine that illuminates five blazing LED lights at night—just the ticket for squaring off your swimming area or displaying the location of your pier, dock, inflatable swim platform or trampoline. Our Aqua Lanterns’ bell-shaped design keeps them afloat even in choppy waters, and their LED glow makes them visible for up to a half nautical mile away!Almost all of the following info, by the way, comes from two excellent references we encourage you to check out if you find yourself hooked on buoy history after reading this: the U.S. Lighthouse Society and the U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office.Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories
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Solar Light Up Buoys For Your Lake Home
There's nothing like a home on the water. Whether it's a lake, along the river, or even on the ocean shore, the ready access to recreation, the fantastic view, even the calming sounds of the water itself make the experience impossible to duplicate anywhere else.
Of course, the trick is managing the practical aspects of a waterfront home without sacrificing the aesthetics – or your sanity. For example, if you have a dock, you've had to learn some hard lessons about maintaining and protecting the wood while navigating whatever state or local regulations happen to apply in your area. Or you may have discovered that your little stretch of shore acts as a natural magnet for all sorts of miscellaneous debris or weird-looking algae – which somehow never troubles the house next door.
Most of all, while it's nice having company over or hosting small events, you always have liability in the back of your mind. Every group, however small, seems to have at least one person convinced they're a natural skipper or a professional stunt diver. While you try not to be rude, you have a better perspective on what's a good idea and what's not.
Solar Light Up Buoys: Clear Colorful Communication
There's simply no substitute for proper maintenance, good habits, and clear rules. That doesn't mean, however, that the results have to be complicated or unattractive. It's possible to highlight, delineate, or prohibit clearly and consistently while making your dock or shore area even more aesthetically appealing than it already is.
The
Aqua Lantern is a solar light up buoy that combines form, function, and durability in a way only Dunn Rite can. The solar light up buoy comes in a variety of colors, each easily distinguishable at a distance in almost any conditions, day or night. The solar light up buoy is 20" high and 20" in diameter. It uses a unique "Bell Shape" design to keep it vertical – and visible – in the water even in unpleasant conditions.
Self-Sustaining Versatility With Solar Light Up Buoys
You don't have to do anything to transition from daytime to night or from darkness to light – the built-in photocell gages the light available and turns the internal LEDs on or off as necessary. The Aqua Lantern fully recharges itself in about four hours of full sunlight a day and will maintain strong illumination for up to twenty hours at a time. The rechargeable batteries last up to two years, while the internal LEDs will easily operate without requiring regular maintenance or adjustment.
This means you can use your Aqua Lanterns to help guide watercraft in or out of dock at night or in poor visual conditions. If you have multiple docks, you can color code for easy recognition. Select a different color to mark the safest swimming areas' boundaries, create extended aquatic "property lines," or warn of submerged dangers or inconveniences. They're perfect for neighborhood associations or informally shared water areas, clearly marking where it's safe to dive, where motors are permitted, or whatever else you determine is important or useful. You make the rules and set the priorities; the Aqua Lantern makes it easier to highlight and enforce your decisions.
Solar Light Up Buoys: Innovative Illumination
Safety is the top priority, but the aesthetics of the Aqua Lantern are a nice bonus. The unmistakable colors and glow are attention-grabbers by design (a warning or reminder that blends into the background isn't much of a warning or reminder!) However, at night or on those dreary, drizzling days, they add a warm, attractive touch to their surroundings. Easily visible from a distance, they draw the eye of (no doubt jealous) neighbors far across the way or make it easy to identify your section of the waterfront. Without actually projecting undesired light, they nevertheless help the area "feel" lit up and alluring.
The Aqua Lantern solar light up buoy won't replace proper safety and attention around the water. What it can do is make your decisions clear and easy to recognize in almost any situation, supplementing your efforts with an attractive twist. With a great shoreline comes great responsibility – why not shoulder it as colorfully and clearly as possible?
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Why Use Solar Light Up Buoys?
Sometimes the best ideas are also the most colorful.
If you run a commercial marina, manage a resort area, or simply have a home along the river or lake, you know that the joys of being out on the water come with practical safety concerns. Boaters need to be alerted to potential dangers below the surface or directed to the proper docks or mooring options. Swimmers need functional boundaries marking safe areas while still allowing easy passage for bodies or crafts. Sometimes it’s merely a matter of making things easy to see at a distance, in bad weather, or after dark.
Sure, you can post various signs and mount spotlights, and take other brash steps to communicate with patrons. It’s a necessary intrusion on most maritime experiences. The most bucolic scenery in the world doesn’t justify drifting into the wrong waters or ripping open the bottom of your craft. Still, it would sure be nice to minimize that intrusion without sacrificing clarity or safety. It would be even better if some of these essential guides and warnings actually complimented their surroundings’ aesthetics instead of merely interrupting them.
As long as we’re all idealistic about it, why not ask them to work in the dark just as well as they do in the light, all without requiring an extension cord a mile-and-a-half long?Solar Light Up Buoys Light Up My Lake
The
Aqua Lantern Solar Buoy is the product of four decades of water-use innovation from the Dunn Rite family. Our buoys come in multiple bright colors and measure 20” high and 20” in diameter for easy visibility. The unique bell shape keeps them vertical in the water, even in unpleasant conditions. 21st-century solar technology allows full charge with only four hours of full sunlight a day and powers a glow visible up to half of a nautical mile away for up to 20 hours at a time.
Solar powered light up buoys are also rather pretty.
The Aqua Lantern Solar Buoy strikes the perfect balance between standing out clearly and fitting in comfortably. There’s no overlooking them or mistaking them for natural features or some other element of the background. Their shape and colors grab the eyes and guide the mind to whatever message you’ve chosen to reinforce.Show Me The Way With a Solar Light Up Buoy
Easily mark the limits of where swimmers or boating is allowed or warn of submerged dangers. Indicate different docking areas by color or offer mooring options near prime fishing or other choice spots. You can still have your signage and prioritize safety, but the Aqua Lantern allows you to place reminders and guides anywhere you choose without the need to clutter up the area with unpleasant visuals. Because they’re relatively compact and affordable (compared to, say, a bulletin board or one of those airplanes with a sign behind it), you can use them in more places, more often – improving both safety and communication.
If you have a purely recreational area, young people have always done better with colors than excessive texts. Solar buoys are non-intrusive and durable, easily marking different types of water activities, indicating age-appropriateness, or simply creating a “map” to follow for your treasure hunt, race, or other competitive fun. They provide plenty of light for easy guidance in a residential area without intruding through anyone’s curtains or shutters. Honestly, we find watching them out on the water rather soothing, even when they’re not being used to indicate, well… anything.What You’ve Been A-Missin’? Solar Light Up Buoys!
There are situations in which established norms and guides should be followed, and the
Aqua Lantern solar light up buoy is designed to fit in nicely when appropriate. At the same time, they’re versatile enough to easily be adapted to your circumstances, style, and goals. We’re pretty sure we haven’t even thought of all the potential uses yet.
Dunn Rite has been making a splash on the aquatic sports and recreation industry for over a generation, combining fun, innovation, and quality. The Aqua Lantern Solar Buoy is no exception, it's designed to dazzle and designed to last – but most of all, they’re designed to work. The only question is, how would they best work for you?Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories
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Top Uses For a Floating Cooler
CreekKooler floating coolers are the perfect accessory for a day or a weekend on the water, but aside from towing a few beverages behind your kayak, what are some other ways this floating cooler can be used? The CreekKooler floating cooler is a waterproof cooler that will hold up to 30 12oz cans and 20 pounds of ice. The uses for a CreekKooler floating cooler are endless, especially when you consider it can be used for both we and dry storage. We can think of many uses besides keeping a 12 pack cold for this floating cooler.
Stand Up Paddleboarding and Floating Coolers
SUP's are gaining in popularity by the day, and many people are finding that a day trip or weekend camping excursion is even more fun when you venture out on your SUP to find a hidden gem of a camping spot near the water. The CreekKooler floating cooler can easily fit some food and beverages for an overnight, and you won't have to worry about keeping cold things cold. If you have a few people going, one can tow the food, and the rest can tow CreekKoolers with other camping essentials or electronics that you don't want to risk getting wet. We do suggest still putting these items in a waterproof bag, so if you drop it or open the floating cooler and water gets in your essentials will stay dry. In tests, the CreekKooler floating cooler held ice for up to 2 days, making it the perfect cooler for camping trips.
Fishing With Your CreekKooler Floating Cooler
In the heat of summer, keeping your bait alive can be a struggle if you are fishing from anything other than a fishing boat. If you use a kayak, SUP, canoe, or even just want to fish from shore, you need a way to keep your bait out of the sun and cold. The CreekKooler can be filled with cold water from the lake or river, and minnows will be much better off than if they were just in a bucket in the sun. If you are using leeches or worms, add the boxes on top of your ice and beverages, and the floating cooler easily does double duty.
Hunting Trips and CreekKooler Floating Coolers
Duck hunting or bird hunting often requires hours sitting in a boat quietly. Having snacks and beverages is essential to keep your energy up and avoid dehydration. Your dog will also need fresh water and maybe some treats to keep working for you. A CreekKooler will float alongside your boat and keep all of your snacks and drinks cold.
Lazy Rivers and CreekKooler Floating Coolers
You have your tube or raft, your buddies, sunscreen, and a 12 pack of your favorite beverage. How do you keep hydrated for an hours-long float down the river? A CreekKooler can easily attach to your tube with a tow leash, and you won't have to worry about dehydration. It will also store your sunscreen so you can reapply throughout the day. The CreekKooler has four drink holders molded into it, so you don't have to hold your beverage while you float along.
Swimming Pools and CreekKooler Floating Coolers
No one wants to get out of the pool every time they want a drink. Tracking wet footprints through the house is never a good idea. You want to spend the day in the pool and have your favorite beverages right there with you, so you will want to invest in a CreekKooler floating cooler. You can just let it float around the pool, or you can tie it to something on the side, so it stays put. Either way, your drinks will be close and ice cold for you to enjoy all day long. This is especially nice for a kids pool party as a way to keep kids from running in and out of the house, dripping water along the way.
If you have other uses that are tried and true, send us a note or, even better, a picture on our Facebook or Instagram, and maybe we'll share it! We love to hear from our customers!
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The Top SUP Events for 2020
During the past few years, the sport of
paddleboarding has grown quickly in terms of its popularity. This is an excellent way for everyone to get out on the water while still enjoying an incredible workout. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has altered the calendar for SUP events just a little bit. The good news is that there are still some events that will occur, providing everyone with the opportunity to see just what this sport is all about.
The Pacific Paddle Games in Dana Point, CA
Always a fun time, this event is a celebration of everything that has to do with the sport of paddleboarding. Even though there is a race option available, there are plenty of other activities as well. Furthermore, everyone is invited to attend! This event is made for people of all paddleboarding skills and interests. There are amateurs, kids, and even professionals who show up and attend. This is more about the enthusiasm of paddleboarding.
Those who would like to participate will be asked to complete two laps on a fun, relaxing, enjoyable course that is in Dana Point just off of Doheny Beach. There are a few rip currents to watch out for; however, this is still a fun time for people who love paddleboarding. There are other races as well, with the longest ones being about six miles. Those who are professionals will even have the chance to compete for some prize money!
The Yukon River Quest in Alaska
Those who are looking for a more rugged paddleboarding event may want to check out this option, which takes place in Alaska. This event sits deep in the Northwest’s raw and rugged wilderness, and the terrain is still very similar to what it was centuries ago, With mountain lions, moose, caribou, and even a few grizzlies. There is nothing like this event!
This is one of the toughest SUP races in the world. It could take up the 50 hours and is spread across more than 440 miles. With three days and two nights, this race is sure to test even the most experienced paddleboarding specialists. There is also a safety briefing that people need to attend beforehand. Anyone who is looking for a challenge will want to check out this option.
The Paris SUP Open in France
The Paris SUP Open is one of the largest paddleboarding events globally, and the formal name is the Nautic SUP Paris Crossing. The race has a limited number of entrants, making the race even more competitive. The event is 10 km in length and goes right by some of the country’s most famous locations, including the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
This is one of the most exciting events in the world. There are usually plenty of pros and enthusiasts who show up; however, even beginners are welcome to attend.
The Tribal Clash UK
Those who are looking for a team event may want to check out Tribal Clash in the UK. This is more of a tour, and it takes place at multiple locations throughout the country. Thousands of people participate, and there is prize money on the line. Usually, teams consist of six people and have to tackle a number of obstacles, each of which will test the competitors in different ways. This even will completely change the way people see paddleboarding, as this involves team competition in some rugged environments! Why not check out what this event is all about?
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Best SUP Workouts for 2020
For those looking to get an awesome workout while also enjoying the open water, one of the top options to try is called stand-up paddle boarding or SUPs. When looking at options for SUPs, they come in all shapes and sizes. There are
inflatable paddle boards, solid or traditional paddleboards, and SUPs designed for children or beginners. One of the advantages of an inflatable paddleboard is that it can also provide people with an exceptional workout. There are a few top stand-up paddleboarding workouts that everyone should try!
Yoga on a Stand-Up Paddleboard
One of the top workouts that people can try on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is yoga. Yoga is a great workout that improves focus, flexibility, strength, and coordination. Numerous yoga variations have been introduced during the past few years, such as cardio yoga and hot yoga. Now, people can add
SUP yoga to this list as well.
The added challenge of yoga on a stand-up paddleboard is incredibly exciting! Not only do people have to try to hold their pose, but the added challenge of a smaller area on top of moving water is also fun! This will help people increase their core strength while also basking underneath the beautiful glow of the sun.
Kayaking on a Stand-Up Paddleboard
Another excellent way for people to get in a workout on a stand-up paddleboard is to try kayaking. When people think about kayaks, they often envision professionals who are tackling whitewater rapids. This isn’t quite what stand-up paddleboard kayaking is all about; however, people can still take this workout and tailor it to meet their needs! Check out the
SUP seat that can be added to the Dunn Rite inflatable SUP that allows you to have a kayak option with your SUP.
When kayaking on a stand-up paddleboard for the first time, it is a good idea to start on a calm body of water. Many people do not realize just how intense this workout is going to be. Then, gradually, people can step up the intensity and try water that is moving. Kayaking on a stand-up paddleboard is not only an upper arm workout but a cardio workout as well. Therefore, start low and go slow! Don’t forget to bring some water!
Racing on a Stand-Up Paddleboard
Once people get used to wielding the paddle, it is a good idea to give racing on a stand-up paddleboard a try! There are SUP competitions that take place all over the world! This is an excellent way for everyone to put their skills to the test. People do not have to be expert racers to participate in stand-up paddleboard racing. There are races that take place at all skill levels. Therefore, why not take a look at some of the stand-up paddleboard races in the local area and give them a try! Racing on a stand-up paddleboard is certainly a cardiac workout!
Surfing on a Stand-Up Paddleboard
One of the most thrilling activities that someone can try on a stand-up paddleboard is
SUP surfing. When people think about surfing, they often envision the gigantic waves off the coast of California. While this is certainly one way to try surfing, surfing is also possible on a stand-up paddleboard! There are lessons that people can take to learn how to get up and balance on a stand-up paddleboard. Then, with a few pointers, everyone is going to be good to go! This is a workout for the core, the legs, and the arms!
Ball Sports on a SUP
Finally, it is hard to end a list of workouts on a SUP without covering a team sport. There are lots of variations on ball sports that people can try on a SUP. Many of them involve nets, boundaries, teammates, and a little bit of contact! This will provide a workout for the core, the legs, and the arms, but also the mind! There is nothing wrong with playing a few team games on a SUP! Check out
SUP ball for a fun team sport on your inflatable SUP.
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Top lakes to SUP in New Mexico
If you love to go paddleboarding, you know that New Mexico is one of the country’s top places to enjoy this sport. There is nothing better than the warm New Mexico sun gracing the water and everyone who is out in it when it comes to an
inflatable SUP. There are several lakes in New Mexico that are absolutely stunning that everyone should note. This is truly going to set the SUP experience apart from all other options.The Abiquiu Lake Recreation Area in Abiquiu, New Mexico
Abiquiu Lake is one of the most gorgeous locations in New Mexico, no matter what someone might be doing; however, there is nothing like Abiquiu Lake when taking out an inflatable paddleboard. This lake is surrounded by colorful rock formations highlighted by the local region’s brilliant red sandstone. This lake sits between two separate mountain ranges and is located at the northern edge of the state. If you get out of the water, you will see some amazing panoramic views of the local Cerro Pedernal peak, one of the top locations in all of New Mexico. While this is a lake that requires you to bring your own inflatable SUP, more than 5,000 acres at this location are just begging to be explored. Therefore, this can be a multi-day trip!The Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs, New Mexico
Those who are looking for a unique lake in New Mexico need not look any further than the Leasburg Dam State Park! This dam was first created as a diversion system that was designed to regulate the water management of the Rio Grande river. As a result, there is a beautiful oasis just outside of the closest town that is a haven for everyone who loves the water. A gorgeous place to take an inflatable paddleboard, this park is open from March to October. You can marvel at the beauty of the surrounding area combined with desert flora, gorgeous birds, and local animals. This is a great place to relax and try some yoga on a SUP in New Mexico!
The Santa Rosa Lake State Park in Santa Rosa, New Mexico
This is one of the most popular lakes in all of New Mexico. This is a great lake on which you can uniquely connect with nature. By paddleboarding at the Santa Rosa Lake, you can access more than 3,500 acres of mostly calm water. This is also a comfortable temperature throughout almost the entire year! You can then paddle up the canyon of the Pecos River to look at some of the most beautiful plants, birds, and granite crags in the area! Even though this lake is popular, it is so big that it is seldom crowded. Also, do not be afraid to jump in for a swim! The lake is more than deep enough!The Bottomless Lakes State Park in Roswell, New Mexico
No, this is not about Area 51; however, the Bottomless Lakes State Park is a great place to take a paddleboard. This is a series of nine separate lakes that sit along a limestone slope in the Pecos River Valley. The allure of these lakes is their dark blue hue created by the gorgeous plants at the bottom. Even though there are nine lakes, only one of them (Lea Lake) is open for paddleboarding and other water activities; however, this is a great place to take a day trip! Check out this New Mexico lake for some summer water fun!Try an Inflatable Paddleboard from Dunn-Rite Pool Products Today!
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