• Summer is here and it’s time for water activities, which often require specific equipment that must be safely loaded into your car
• Organising the boot, properly securing the load and using the roof rack when necessary are among the key tips for safely transporting your equipment
• The spacious boot and length of the new SEAT Leon Sportstourer make it an ideal choice for transporting diving and paddle surf equipment

When summer comes along, water sports are on the rise. Many of these, such as diving or paddle surf, require specific equipment that must be transported correctly in your car without compromising personal safety. “The large dimensions of a paddle surf board, which is more than three metres long, and the amount of space in the boot for all your diving material are two setbacks when you want to drive to the beach” says Mariona Gea, a regular paddle surfer in the waters of the Mediterranean. Below are seven tips for transporting all your equipment safely so that a problem on the road does not spoil a fun day at the beach.