Lake Jocassee Location: Lake Jocassee (Devil’s Fork State Park, South Carolina, USA) Explorer: Peter M. Board Used: Waterwalker 132 Date Logged: October 12, 2022 Website: southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board This lake is very clean, clear, and a special place to explore because there are several waterfalls around the lake you can paddle right up to. Campsites are available for reservations, but they’re limited and since it’s a popular spot they can fill up quick. If you want to take a break from the wat ..read more

Castle Lake Location: Castle Lake (Mt. Shasta, California, USA) Explorer: Gregg G. – @gregggunkel Board Used: Other Date Logged: September 1, 2022 Website: mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/west-of-mt-shasta/castle-lake/ Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Quiet granite basin lake with gorgeous views of Mt. Shasta. Good driving approach, parking, and moderately visited during peak of summer. Sheltered from winds. Great boulders and cliffs. SUP Explorer Photos from Castle Lake SUP Explorer Tips For Your Visit to Castle Lake ..read more

Kilpheder to Askernish Location: Isle of South Uist (Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK) Explorer: Dot W. Board Used: Waterwalker 126 Date Logged: September 1, 2022 Website: visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/uist/south-uist Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Off of the west coast of Scotland, you’ll find the Hebrides and beautiful flat water days on the stunning blue waters of the Atlantic. From Kilpheder to Askernish there’s an unbelievable stretch of eleven miles of white sand on the west side of South Uist island. Enjoy the beautiful ..read more

Lake Wyaralong Location: Lake Wyaralong (Queensland, Australia) Explorer: Julianne D. – mermaidsups.com Board Used: Other Date Logged: July 22, 2022 Website: lostworldvalley.com Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Wyaralong Dam is the newest dam in South East Queensland, completed in 2011. The lake and surrounding areas provide fantastic recreation facilities and has become a major tourism draw card for the Scenic Rim region. It has become very popular for non powered water sports including canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle board ..read more

Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville Location: Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville (Boucherville, Québec, Canada) Explorer: Caroline L. Board Used: Waterwalker 126 Date Logged: August 5, 2021 Website: sepaq.com/pq/bou/ Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Only a few minutes away from Montreal (perfect for a quick paddling after work or for sunset!), five little islands between Montreal and the South Shore (Boucherville/Longueuil) are waiting for you to explore its incredible biodiversity. The main launching point (a beach) near the “Cent ..read more

Hyde Lake Location: Hyde Lake (Theresa, NY, USA) Explorer: Patrick D. Board Used: Waterwalker 126 Date Logged: June 23, 2022 Website: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/87681.html Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board A great quiet lake with some great scenery. Not many people come to this lake, if they do it is in a small fishing boat and they don’t stick around. It is calm (unless the weather is not so nice) and a nice area to launch from. This is my first lake to SUP and it is only about 10 minutes from my home. Worth visiting! I have never had issues with ..read more

Lake Chatuge Location: Lake Chatuge (Hiawassee, Georgia, USA) Explorer: Lauren O. – @kalipup_and_mila_too Board Used: Waterwalker 132 Date Logged: September 25, 2021 Website: golakechatuge.com Return to SUP Map SUP Explorer – The Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Lake Chatuge is located right on the border of Georgia and North Carolina. The lake is large with lots of inlets to explore and beautiful mountain scenery all around. We love paddling around the inlets and exploring little coves. One thing to note is that the lake is very irregular shaped so be sure to take ..read more

Time sure flies when you are having so much summer SUP fun! In the blink of an eye, Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial end of the swimsuit season. It may be bittersweet for some, but don’t fret! You can use this final long weekend of the summer to get one last warm weather session on your board. Whether you are staying close to home or going on a getaway, here are some creative ways to have the perfect Labor Day on your paddleboard! Where will you take your paddleboard on Labor Day? Top Five Ideas for a Perfect Labor Day with your SUP 1. Enjoy a Labor ..read more

When it comes to SUP size, some say bigger is better but that is not necessarily true. While you technically can’t be too light for a stand up paddleboard, there are many advantages to finding one that is sized perfectly for you. That is why the top SUP companies offer a selection of different board lengths and widths versus one-size-fits-all generic sizing. In this post, we are going to focus on the advantages of choosing a small SUP. A small SUP can go on the biggest adventures! What is a Small SUP?  Stand up paddleboards come in a variety of sizes. You can find boards ranging in ..read more

For the final installment of Intermediate Paddleboard Lessons, we will be exploring a topic that you might find useful the next time you are out and the water isn’t flat: paddling through chop and waves. Beginners should stick to calm water, of course, but now that you’ve levelled up to intermediate status with our series, you’re ready for trickier conditions. Knowing how to safely and efficiently SUP through chop and waves will open up your paddling possibilities. You’ll be able to cross busy channels, paddle in open water, and go out when the conditions aren’t perfectly glassy. Think you’re ..read more