Paddle leash
Also: paddle leash, boat leash
A paddle leash connects paddle and boat so the paddle doesn't drift away during a break or capsize.
It's handy on calm lakes and when taking photos. In whitewater it's controversial because you can get tangled in the leash, so many whitewater paddlers do without. A boat leash helps you not lose a capsized boat, but carries the same risk.
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Anfibio PaddleLeash* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)Boat Leash* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)
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Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.