Stand up Paddleboarding

July 26, 2023

I first tried a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) about 3 years ago and couldn't get up.  I tried since, same results.  Couldn't get up. 

Paddleboarding - Quarry Lakes - July 2023
Paddleboarding - Quarry Lakes - July 2023

Determined beyond belief, I went to Quarry Lakes in Fremont last Saturday, on a board generously given to me by my friend and co-worker, Alvin.  I said to myself "I am GOING TO STAND" and screw it if I fell into the water; it was hot, I had my big lifejacket on, etc.  And...I stood.  I paddled.  It was amazing - the amount of muscles I used to balance and keep paddling.  The paddling is easy - thanks to years of paddling a raft around at Tahoe Keys in my youth.  I look forward to many years of this fun activity!