Nature & environment

• Only swim in areas with little vegetation or at specially designated entry points. Muddy and shallow areas near the shore are valuable habitats for plants and animals.
• Keep your site clean! Avoid litter. If you see plastic waste in the water that is easy to pick up, just put it in the baggage net and dispose of it properly.
• Avoid reed beds and shallow waters with aquatic vegetation.
• Stay at least 200 meters away from bird colonies and seal rookeries.
• Stay away from animals living in and around the water and do not disturb them in their natural environment.
• Know and stay away from protected areas and breeding grounds.
• Respect restrictions on water sports in protected areas and paddle only where allowed.
• Be a role model: Learn the rules, share them, and teach others.
• Wear a leash and make sure the conditions are appropriate for your skill level. This will help you avoid unnecessary motorized rescues.

Leave nature as it is. Leave only your fingerprints and capture your unique experiences in photos.

The joys and sorrows of stand up paddling are that you can go almost anywhere on rivers, lakes and oceans and discover unique natural spectacles thanks to the shallow draft and good visibility. In order to preserve these for future generations, please check before you paddle if your planned route or destination is outside of protected areas. In the digital age, this information can be easily obtained if your water sports center or a local cannot help you.
At sea, nautical charts provide information on conservation zones, some of which vary depending on the time of year.