The woman was also the first person to die in a paddle boarding related incident so far this year.
The organisation had been working with New Zealand Stand Up Paddling on the 'Sup Safely Code' in which they had drawn up five key safety tips:
• Always wear a leash, • A personal flotation device (PFD) will increase chances of survival, • Be aware of the conditions, • Try and carry two forms of waterproof communication, • If alone, tell someone where you're going.