Inspiration
Reflections From a Year of Paddleboarding
The Good, the Bad, and Everything in Between
Last August, I decided to try something I had been wanting to do for years, paddling on a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard). Like many other things, I was excited by the idea of paddling, but something held me back from actually doing it. In retrospect, my reluctance was silly. I had this idea that I may fall into the water and get a brain-eating amoeba (pretty irrational, I know).
On the other hand, I did not want to rent a SUP without first taking lessons, but I felt that lessons from the local rental shops were overpriced. As the sunny days of 2022 passed by, my desire to paddle grew stronger and stronger.
Finally, the idea popped into my head — why not buy a SUP instead of paying to rent one multiple times? That’s exactly what I did!
I found my SUP slightly used on OfferUp. For $185, it was a great deal. I originally wanted an inflatable SUP but looking back, I’m glad I went with a hard plastic model. It has a built-in cupholder, a waterproof storage compartment, bungee cords, and a strap for a cooler. What more could a paddleboarder ask for?
