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Boards, boats, masks and the know-how to use them. Pick your water — we'll bring the gear and the guides.
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What moves you?
Ten sports, one shop. Tap a tile to dive into boards, toys, safety gear and the guides that go with them.
20 products
Paddleboarding Boards sized to you
21 products
Surfing Catch your first green wave
39 products
Snorkel & Dive See what’s below
2 products
Tubing & Wake Big days behind the boat
34 products
Kayaking Stable, packable, go-anywhere
42 products
Swimming Further, faster, safer
35 products
Beach & Lake Shade, chairs and all-day hangs
20 products
Fishing on the Water Marshall-approved
30 products
Wetsuits & Apparel Stay in longer
6 products
Life Jackets & Safety The gear that matters most
Three taps to your perfect setup.
Tell us where you're headed and how much time you've logged. We'll build the kit — core gear, safety, storage — and point you to the guide.
Where will you be?
How much time have you logged?
What's the plan?
Tap the good stuff.
Everything you need for the perfect day at the water's edge — tap a dot to see it.
The board that fits you.
Volume floats you, width steadies you, length tracks you. Slide in your weight, pick your style, and get a starting size in seconds.
A starting point based on common industry sizing (roughly 2–2.5 L of volume per kg for beginners). Always check the manufacturer's rider-weight range.
Marshall Law.
Marshall McClure has spent a lifetime on the water, and he's our toughest tester. Gear that earns the Marshall Law stamp has been out on real water with him — and passed his four rules.
- It has to work wet.
Soaked, sandy, sun-baked and still doing its job — or it doesn’t make the cut.
- It has to rig fast.
If it takes longer to set up than to use, it stays on the shore.
- It has to earn its price.
Fair money for gear that lasts seasons, not weekends.
- It has to make the next trip better.
Safer, drier, more fish, more fun. One of those, at minimum.
Slide to your water temp.
Neoprene thickness is the difference between a two-hour session and a 20-minute shiver. Drag the slider to the water temperature and see exactly what to wear.
Full suit
3/2 mm
General guidance blended from major wetsuit makers' charts. Wind, air temperature, activity level and how cold you run all matter — when in doubt, go thicker.
Know more. Paddle further.
Gear GuidesWinter Storage for Boards, Wetsuits and Water Toys
How to store kayaks, SUPs, inflatables, wetsuits, life jackets and small gear for the off-season so everything is ready to go next spring.
Gear GuidesWetsuit Thickness by Water Temperature: The Complete Chart
The complete wetsuit thickness chart in °F and °C: when to wear a 3/2, 4/3 or 5/4, when to add boots, gloves and a hood, and how to adjust.
Safety & SkillsReading Weather and Lightning Risk on the Water
How to read marine forecasts, wind and storm clouds, the lightning facts that matter, and exactly what to do when a storm catches you on the water.
PaddlePaddle Length and Stroke Basics for SUP and Kayak
How to size a SUP or kayak paddle, which way the blade faces, and the forward, sweep, reverse and draw strokes that save your shoulders.
Safety & SkillsLife Jacket Types Explained: USCG Labels, Fit and Sizing
New USCG life jacket Levels vs old Types, what federal law requires, how to read labels, and how to size and fit-test jackets for adults and kids.
Gear GuidesWaterproof Ratings Explained: IPX7 vs IPX8 vs IP68
What IP codes really mean, IPX7 vs IPX8 vs IP68, what lab tests don't cover (saltwater, waves, jumps), and how to protect your tech on the water.
Trips & LifestyleThe Perfect Lake Day Packing List
Our complete lake day packing list: safety gear, sun and shade, cooler rules, water toys and comfort, plus a checklist and pre-swim weather checks.
Advice from people who get wet.
Every guide is built by a topic desk, checked against official safety sources and manufacturer documentation, and cited at the bottom of the page.
SUP and kayak sizing, technique, care and trip planning.
Read the desk The Surf DeskFirst boards, forecasts, etiquette and the small gear that matters.
Read the desk The Tow & Wake DeskTubes, ropes, wakeboards, skis — and how to run a safe tow.
Read the desk The Dive DeskMasks, fins, snorkel skills and underwater photography.
Read the desk The Safety DeskLife jackets, cold water, weather and teaching kids.
Read the desk The Gear DeskWetsuits, dry bags, waterproof ratings and storage.
Read the desk The Fishing DeskKayak and small-boat fishing setups and electronics.
Read the desk The Field Notes TeamLake days, transport, beach shade and trips.
Read the desk
Wear it. Check it. Then go.
The best day on the water starts on the dock. Run our six-point checklist before every launch — it takes two minutes and covers what matters most.
- A fitted, Coast Guard–approved life jacket for everyone
- Forecast, wind and water temperature checked
- Float plan shared with someone on shore
- Whistle, light and phone in a waterproof case
Before you launch.
Quick answers about orders, shipping and picking the right gear.
Do you ship everywhere in the U.S.?
We ship to addresses across the United States with tracking on every order. Delivery estimates are shown at checkout, and you'll get a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.
How do I choose the right paddleboard size?
Start with our SUP Size Calculator — it uses your weight, experience and paddling style to suggest length, width and volume. Then check the board's listed rider-weight range.
What wetsuit thickness do I need?
It depends mostly on water temperature. Our Wetsuit Temperature Guide shows the thickness and accessories for any temperature.
Are your life jackets Coast Guard approved?
Each life jacket listing states its approval status — always check for a U.S. Coast Guard approval label for the activity you're doing. Our life jacket guide explains the labels.
What's your return policy?
See our refund policy for the return window and conditions. Questions? Contact us and a real person will help.
Who writes Field Notes?
Our topic desks research every guide against official safety sources and manufacturer documentation, and list their sources on every article. Meet the desks.
Good water days, delivered.
New gear drops, members-only deals, and the best of Field Notes. One email a week, tops.
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Watersports Supply is built for everyone who'd rather be on the water: stand-up paddleboarders and kayakers, first-time surfers and seasoned riders, tubing families, snorkelers, open-water swimmers and anglers. Shop inflatable paddleboards, kayaks, soft-top surfboards, towable tubes, snorkel sets, wetsuits, life jackets, dry bags and waterproof tech — every product organized by the sport you love.
Interactive tools that make choosing easy
Not sure where to start? Our Gear Finder builds a complete kit in three taps, the SUP Size Calculator suggests board length, width and volume for your weight, and the Wetsuit Temperature Guide tells you exactly which neoprene thickness to wear.
Field Notes: guides from our expert desks
Our Field Notes library covers paddleboard sizing, kayak selection, surf forecasts and etiquette, towable tube safety, snorkel mask fit, life jacket labels, cold water shock, wetsuit thickness charts and much more — each guide researched against official sources and cited.
Safety first, every time
From U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets to whistles, lights and throw bags, we make it simple to pack the safety gear that belongs on every trip — and our Water Safety Checklist keeps it top of mind.
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