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The best gear to keep your powder dry

Finisterre Nieuwland 2e Yulex Shorty Wetsuit

At just 2mm thick, this short-legged wetsuit is ideal for the unpredictable UK summer and designed for maximum flexibility. It’s made from Yulex plant-based natural rubber fabric, making it more sustainable than traditional synthetic neoprene, so this is a top option if you’re concerned about your footprint. £135 / finisterre.com

Red Cooler Bag 18L

A great thing about paddleboarding is that you can just stop, sit down and chill out when you feel like it… and what better downtime accompaniment is there than a cold one? Whether your poison is beer, fizzy pop or water, this tough 18-litre cooler will keep it frosty for up to 72hrs. You do pay a premium for this deep cooling, but we guarantee it’ll work better than those 99p supermarket ones… £160 / redpaddleco.com

Nabaiji Swimming Gloves

Cold-water swimming was a lot of people’s lockdown jam – and a lot of people are pretty addicted to it, the crazy freaks. Not only will these neoprene mitts keep your favourite extremities toasty in chilly water, but they’re also handy (no pun intended) when you’re out of the drink and on your board: the extra purchase they provide can help you keep a tight grip on your paddle.

£28 / decathlon.co.uk

Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve

It may have become a somewhat unlikely fashion item on the streets of Britain’s seaside towns (as well as rugby club benches everywhere), but the Dryrobe remains a brilliant piece of kit when you need to get your kit off in public. Warm, towel-lined and capacious, it’s also now made with 100% recycled fabrics.

£160 / dryrobe.com