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Life Jacket vs PFD: Understanding the New 2025 Coast Guard Rules

Life Jackets on the wall at Riverbound Sports with the banner for Riverbound Safety Series - Understanding the new 2025 Coast Guard Rules

Confused about the difference between a PFD and a life jacket? With the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2025 update replacing the old Type II and Type III system with new Performance Levels, it’s the perfect time to understand what keeps you safest on the water.

Stay Safe on the Water with Strava’s Beacon Feature

Riverbound Sports Safety Series banner for Strava Beacon in Orange.

Paddling with Strava’s Beacon adds an extra layer of safety to every adventure. By sharing your live location with trusted contacts, friends, and family can track your journey in real time—even if they don’t use Strava. It’s a simple peace of mind that lets you focus on the water while knowing someone always has your back.

NuCanoe Kayaks: Engineered for Adventure, Built for Anglers

NuCanoe Flint, U10, and Unlimited fishing kayaks at Riverbound Sports

One Platform with Endless Possibilities At Riverbound Sports, we’re passionate about getting more people on the water, and over the last 5 years, we have grown from a little paddleboard and kayak shop to offering not only performance and recreation gear but some of the highest quality fishing kayaks on the market. That’s why we’re […]

How to Choose the Best Inflatable Paddleboard: Quality, Performance & Value

Inflatable paddle board with foot pump on beach.

The True Cost of an Inexpensive Paddleboard With warmer weather approaching, many people are gearing up for their next adventure on the water. Inflatable stand-up paddleboards (iSUPs) have become a go-to choice for their portability, convenience, and accessibility. But not all inflatable paddleboards are created equal. That budget-friendly board from Amazon might look like a […]

Experience the Wild Horses on the Lower Salt River

People kayaking on river, horses grazing nearby

Why the Lower Salt River is a Must-Visit Destination Arizona’s Lower Salt River flows from Spring through Fall, offering an incredible blend of scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and one of the most magical experiences in the Southwest—witnessing the wild horses that roam its banks. Paddling through the serene Tonto National Forest, the Salt River not […]

COVID-19 Safety Measures

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES ENFORCED AT RIVERBOUND SPORTS PADDLE COMPANY We are open for business. Well-Being & Safety InitiativesAt Riverbound Sports Paddle Company our priority is first and foremost the safety and well-being of our guests & staff. While we continue to closely follow the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our staff is monitoring the most up-to-date information […]

What lakes are open for paddling in Arizona

Kayaking Bartlett Lake in Arizona on the Aquaglide Deschutes inflatable kayak on a nice winter day.

UPDATE 6/30/2020 – Butcher Jones Recreation Site at Saguaro Lake will be closed until March 2021. This is due to the recent Bush Fire and an opportunity for the regrowth of ground cover to prevent possible flooding or landslides during the upcoming Monsoon and winter season. The Saguaro Lake Marina is still open. The Salt […]