Page 70 OCEAN CITY – With the traditional summer season getting underway this weekend as well as the tremendous growth of the sport, more and more water lovers than ever will be trying out standup paddle boarding (SUP) and heading out into local waters in the coming weeks. Here are a few concepts to keep in mind: The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch July 19, 2013 first. If necessary, paddling on your knees or prone with paddle under you helps deal with wind. 5. Carry cell phones and hydration source, sunscreen and a hat. A Local Guide To SUP Public Places To Launch 1. Bering Rd. boat ramp, Ocean City 2. Lewis Road, Berlin 3. Assateague State Park mainland/boat ramp 4. Assateague Park, Ferry Landing Road 5. Gum Point Road boat ramp, Berlin 6. Assawoman Wildlife Refuge have none. Boats do not see you and PWCs do not see you. Stay out of the channel and understand channel markers. Heading to the Inlet, "Red" marks left (port) side of channel, "green" marks the right side (starboard) side of channel. 2. Always paddle with a friend and leave a paddle plan ashore detailing where are you are going and when will you return. 3. Wear a leash. 4. Always paddle into the wind Surfing 1. Do not surf until you are comfortable in flat water and can accomplish a pivot turn. 2. Do not paddle into line-ups until you are accomplished turning, going down the line and kicking out. 3. Be courteous and apologetic when necessary. 4. Take a lesson from a professional. (More information on Walk On Water and all it has to offer can be found at www.walkonwatersupco.com.) Rules & Regs The U.S. Coast Guard views SUP's as vessels and subject to following outside of "surf zones" rules: 1. A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) must be on board or worn; 2. Paddlers under 13 must wear their PFDs; and 3. A whistle must be on board Safety Hints 1. Understand your rights. You For More Information, Contact Pamela Green HOME IMPROVEMENT AUTO DETAILING HERE’S MY CARD PAINTING AINTING Zimmerman •• CUSTOM PREPAIRS DRYWALL Painting & ALLPAPER REMOVED & Son Powerwashing •• WECK & HOUSE STAINING D PHONE: 410-641-4561 • FAX: 410-641-0966 • EMAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@MDCOASTDISPATCH.COM QUALITY DETAILING NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & DEALERS Specializing In: Custom Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Duradek And All Types Of Remodeling KEN WALSH – 410-641-3762 EST. 1977 • MHIC 8465 www.WalshHomeImprovement.com BLINDS/SHADES WITH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE OUR DETAIL SHOP WILL CLEAN, WASH & WAX YOUR VEHICLE INSIDE & OUT… MILLS Serving Delmarva for Over 35 Years Interior & Exterior Licensed & Insured • HOTEL & CONDO PAINTING No job too big or too small! Free Estimates MAKING IT LOOK SHOWROOM NEW! CALL 410-742-3338 FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Let’s get thru the hard times together Where quality and service is our guarantee Bill Zimmerman • 410-213-1134 PAINTING 10% Discount with this ad. AUTO SALES QUALITY CARS, INC. BOUGHT-SOLD-TRADED A FAMILY TRADITION BANK FINANCING MILLS WE BUYS CARS QUALITY USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & 4 X 4’S 410-749-0477 OR 410-742-3338 FAX 410-548-7402 www.millsqualitycarsandtrucks.com 202 N. Fruitland Blvd., • Fruitland, MD 21826 ROOFING FLOORING BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT High Tech World, Inc. OC’s Leading Technology Company Commercial DirecTV for Business CCTV, Private Cable TV Mounts & Installation SERVING... APARTMENTS, CONDOS, MULTIPLE DWELLING PROPERTIES, BARS & RESTAURANTS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, LOBBIES & WAITING ROOMS & MORE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES OF ALL TYPES For information call... Main Office 410-574-9279 / Mobile Direct 410-236-8973 Local 410-250-0873 / drdish@aol.com PROFESSIONAL MOVERS HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT BUDGET MOVERS 7 DAYS A WEEK SAME LOW PRICE Professional Moving Residential or Commercial 24/7 OCEAN SEABREEZE MHIC #70113 • • • • • Remodeling Additions Decks Painting Masonry Work • New Home Construction • Stamped Driveway & Pavers Artistic Renovations Inc. “The Premier Renovation Contractor at the Beach” Kitchen and Bath Remodels Complete Renovations Allen Deward 410-352-3882 P.O. Box 41 Bishopville, MD 21813 443-664-2650 SERVING EAST COAST 443-880-3346 • 410-524-1986 30 Years Experience Locally artisticrenovations.com MHIC#76938 Del.#2007215731