Really useful especially if you’re paddling open spaces, on the sea or you’re paddling an out and back route. Whichever you prefer! The more you use it, the more familiar you will become with what those numbers actually mean! The app shows wind direction in the area, air temperature, weather (always good to cross reference!) and wind speed. Within the app you can change the settings from knots to mph or other units. Nor would you want to be paddling an out and back route and find yourself paddling into a strong headwind on the way back when you’re tired. This is where the wind is blowing you away from the beach. For example, you wouldn’t want to be paddling on the sea or exposed lake with an offshore wind. It’s not just the wind speed that can catch you out, but the wind direction as well.
Knowing exactly what the wind is doing is another must.
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You’ll get used to knowing what’s the normal range for your favourite river, but the app also has options to upgrade so you can check levels against it’s normal range. Heavy rainfall or dam releases can affect the waters you normally paddle on, so it’s always worth checking on the app and visually in person as well. As mentioned earlier, knowing the river levels of where you’re going to paddle is essential! Especially in the winter months. River App – available on Andriod and Apple.Make sure you’ve checked the tides before you go, as they’re unlikely to be the same as the last time! Tides change with the moon, so the tide timetable is always changing. The high tide is when the sea is as far in as it can go (so there’ll be very little beach to speak of!). When using the app, the low tide peak is when the sea is as far out as it can go (so you’ll see lots of sand or shingle infront of you if you’re stood on the beach). So be aware of how far out the sea is likely to go! Before anything else though, make sure you’re well prepared for paddling on the sea. It’s always good to check the tidal ranges too! Sometimes to sea goes miles out between high and low tide. Make sure you’re paddling out with the tide (between high tide to low tide), and arriving back with the tide (between low tide to high tide). In short though, you want to be working with the tide to save yourself energy. Why do you need to know the tide times? Well, there’s a few reasons! Check out our paddling on the sea beginners article here. A useful paddling app for paddlers planning a coastal trip over the summer perhaps. My Tide Times – available on Andriod and Apple.Of course, we hope it doesn’t come to that! It’s one of those apps to have ‘just incase.’ And as the Scouts say – ‘Be Prepared!’ If you ever find yourself in difficulty, the app can locate you down to a 3m square for emergency services to come to your rescue.
We use it in PaddlePoints to ensure you can pinpoint a launch location. A marmite app, but there’s no denying that What3Words has saved lives over the last few years. What3Words – available on Andriod and Apple.Always check the weather forecast if you’re going to be exposed to the elements!
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On the flip side, you also need to know how much water to take with you, suncream, and how to dress appropriately for the conditions you might face. It’s also useful to check if there’s a storm due, we wrote an article about to do’s and don’ts of paddling in storms here. Plus, there’s a higher chance of debris in your path. If river levels are high, rivers will be faster flowing and there could be added dangers below the water. Why is it important to check the weather before you plan your paddle? Many reasons! Lots of rain a few days before could mean river levels are high in the area. Met Office is the leading weather provider for the public, so we thought we’d keep it simple! They are also responsible for all the information on the weather forecasts you see on TV.
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