Lovely day!
I finally got back out on the water today. The south swell had the conditions messed up for a few days….but today was beautiful and calm! I paddled down to the boat ramp and I was the only one there. The day was so nice and it was such a pleasure just sitting out on my board and enjoying it, but the turtles were nowhere to be found. I stayed down there for longer than I planned, and just as I was going to leave, I spotted two turtles out farther. I paddled out to them and sat between them! I was closest to the turtle on my left, so I just hung out there with it. It was very friendly! Then two more turtles popped up and they were friendly too. I hung out with the three turtles for quite a while and it was so quiet…..just the sound of them surfacing and taking in breaths of air! I love it when it’s like that. After awhile my thoughts started to drift to concerns about the wind, and if it was going to come in and when. I paddled back in perfect conditions, though, and it stayed perfect all the way through my swim too! It was just a beautiful and perfect day!! I really needed one too!
Fantastic article! Standup paddle boarding is a tremendously serene experience and being able to experience the sea life on an SUP board is unforgettable. Keep it coming! -Lake Erie Paddler
Aloha! Can you tell us what it’s like paddling on Lake Erie??
Lake Erie is the best kept secret to the surfing world. : ) The water can range from as flat as glass to 6+ footers when the headwinds are strong. Most of the time we deal with 1 – 2 footers, so having stable boards is a necessity. We’ve demoed various boards and found that the Surftech standup paddle boards reign as the best on the lake. Lake Erie’s coastline is beautiful with tall, shale cliffs and there are plenty of inlets and natural areas to be explored. Come visit Ohio some time and we can share a rich experience on Lake Erie!
Thanks Dan! I’ve never paddled anywhere but Maui, so I imagine it can be much different on a lake. I’ve seen some beautiful paddling photos of different places, though, so it does make me want to experience other places. Do you see any kinds of fish or anything paddling on a lake? Thanks again for sharing!