Colaizzi Fitness has provided these links to help you get started on your information gathering regarding SUP Board safety and purchases. We are not affiliated with any of the websites, businesses, companies, or stores. You are encouraged to gather information, ask many questions, visit various Canadian websites and decide what works best for you.
Transport Canada
Safe Boating Guide safety tips and requirements for pleasure crafts tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/getting-started-safe-boating/getting-started-safe-boating |
Parks Canada
SUP Board Safety Information www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/securite-safety/planche-paddleboard |
STARTboating is an excellent website resource with a great video library complete with comprehensive, step-by-step information to assist you in a safe SUP Board trip.
startboating.ca/en/stand-up-paddle-board |
Surf Ontario is located in Toronto Ontario.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Comprehensive website https://surfontario.ca/ 
Information of Lifejackets, and PFDs
https://csbc.ca/en/lifejackets-pfds-inflatables#:~:text=Personal%20Flotation%20Devices%20(PFDs)%2C,back%20so%20you%20can%20breathe. |
Interested in inflatable SUP boards?
Check out SEA GODS! Beautifully designed iSUP boards, from Vancouver, BC. (I just ordered my first board from Sea Gods!!!! Stay tuned for my review) https://seagods.ca/ iROCKER Paddle Boards https://irockersup.ca/ Prefer a hard board? Blu Wave SUP https://bluwave.ca/ Not sure which one is best for you? Check out the article written by Doug Robichaud. https://www.islesurfandsup.com/the-difference-between-inflatables-and-hard-paddle-boards/ Looking for further information? Frank Lawson's website is a rich resource. paddlego.com/category/paddleboarding/ |