Paddle Up to Eat: Look Stylish On the Water, and Once You Come Ashore
Written by Alex Cotluer
Paddling helps you feel grounded and confident. Whether you are out for fitness, fresh air, or a peaceful glide, your clothing should offer protection from the elements, allow ease of movement and reflect your personal flair. Fabrics that are light and dry quick are preferred over cotton. Jupiter weather is predictable; with a little planning, you can feel on point at any time of the day.
Bring along a polyester/spandex dress or cover-up to wear while enjoying your meal after a paddle. For men, a pair of hybrid shorts and a dry-fit collared shirt work well both on the water, and once you arrive at your destination.
Sunrise paddles are a perfect way to avoid the midday heat and immerse yourself in nature with fewer people and more wildlife. What you wear at this time of day can make or break the moment; this is prime time for no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Dry-fit long sleeve shirts and lightweight pants or leggings, as well as a little bug spray go a long way. Bring a light for the dark start and a hat and sunglasses for that fiery sunrise glow. Once the sun heats up, you may suddenly find yourself wearing too many clothes. Shed the extra layers and store them in a dry bag, you will need all the same protection for sunset.
Summer is still scorching in September! It is common to spend more time in the water than on your board. Wide-brim hats with fabric on the underside of the brim give the most sun protection. Long-sleeve, quick-dry SPF shirts help keep you cool and protect you from the sun. For the ultimate sun protection, opt for swimwear from Slip Ins, an online company offering long-sleeved full-body bathing suits with Ultimate 50+ UPF sun protection blocking 98% of UVA and UVB rays. Their fabric patterns mimic sea life, putting the fun in functionality.
They say a walk after eating helps digestion, a paddle afterward does too. Paddling to local waterfront restaurants is as easy as arriving by boat or car. Pack or wear an above-the-knee length dress made of a polyester and spandex blend with four way stretch for ease of movement. Solid, light-colored dresses tend to show watermarks, I recommend dark colors or a print fabric. You can also just put on a cover-up if it is early in the day and save the dress for happy hour or dinner. Men’s hybrid shorts look put together in or out of water; the fabric is wrinkle-free and the four-way stretch allows ease of movement. Pair it with a dry-fit collared shirt and no one will know you just paddled there until they see you paddle away.
In Jupiter, paddle fashion is laid-back, not sloppy. It is a style that is relaxed yet put together, like a good paddle route. So, pack your dry-fit layers, leave the cotton at home and you will be ready to embrace the elements in style – let’s paddle!crowds and the chaos, let’s paddle!
