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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.

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 […]

Girl Scouts Learn to SUP Special Event

A group Paddle boarding at Saguaro Lake in Arizona with Riverbound Sports.

Lake Havasu Girl Scouts Paddleboarding Lesson April Event – CANCELLED Due to COVID-19, this event has been cancelled. Once we are able to get a new date, this event will be shared. Thank you for understanding. This is a special event for Girl Scouts only! Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard, (SUP) with Riverbound Sports on […]