SUP BASE

RISK:

The risk of blue-green algae occurs only in the summer season and only in the event of very high temperatures lasting for a very long time. Bathing in cyanobacteria-contaminated water can cause adverse reactions of the body: from skin rashes to redness of the conjunctiva. Gastrointestinal complaints including diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur if such water is swallowed.

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY:

Check the current state of bathing water quality using the website run by the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate - click on the LINK . If the service confirms the appearance of blue-green algae, do not enter the water. Don't worry, we'll do our homework at another time, the cyanobacteria will disappear quickly.

RISK:

Each water unit generates waves that, especially when you are an inexperienced SUP rider, can cause discomfort in swimming. There is also the danger of a collision with a motorboat or jet ski if you get too close.

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY:

If you see a motorboat or jet ski, try to keep a safe distance, do not swim towards them. If you don't know how to ride the waves, prepare for their arrival and go down from standing position to kneeling position.

RISK:

Swans that will be with small ones or provoked too close approach can be aggressive.

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY:

Try to keep a safe distance from these beautiful birds. Admire but do not disturb their sense of security.

RISK:

Fishing nets or fishing lines create the risk of falling into them and entangling both you and the board.

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY:

If you notice fishing nets or fishermen, try to avoid them and watch out for the fishing lines, especially those fishing on the pier.

RISK:

Especially in the summer season, the beaches in Gdynia are besieged by thousands of tourists. Pay special attention to children. There is a risk of bumping into each other, not noticing each other. In colder periods, the same risk applies to people who swim. 

RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY:

Try to swim on the SUP board while keeping a safe distance from people swimming or swimming. There's room for everyone at sea!

RISK:

At descent no. 18, the descent into the water is not only gentle and shallow, but above all free of stones or boulders. Unfortunately, the closer you get to the pier and the cliff, the more stones and boulders there are. Fortunately, past the pier, halfway to the cliff, the boulders are marked with black flag poles. The closer to the shore behind the pier towards the cliff, the more often you can see numerous large stones or boulders along the beach. Be careful after the pier towards the cliff, the bottom along the shore can also be rocky. In the direction of Sopot, from the entrance no. 18, you can also see boulders or larger stones at the height of "Dog Beach".

STRATEGIES:

Avoid boulders or rocky bottoms, do not swim directly over them. If it is not possible to avoid boulders or a stony bottom, you should be especially careful while swimming over it, eg go down from a standing position to a kneeling position. In the event of a fall, do not jump on straight legs, watch your head (swim in a helmet if you decide to swim between boulders) or learn to fall "flat" on the water. We ask you to behave in accordance with common sense. Remember health is the most important thing, you don't have to prove anything to anyone, you are on the water to rest and regenerate your strength so try to swim far from boulders and stones!