SUP..Stand Up Paddle.....Whose doin it in the santa cruz

jordanwd · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 158

..area??
I want to check out some SUP action in the Montery, Santa cruz, half moon bay area..
Anyone know of a local spot where SUP is popular?
Any local SUP websites, info, etc??

mogunn · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1307 Location: SF Bay

windward1 · Joined: 18 Jun 2000 Posts: 1400

I saw three SUPers off of Capitola a weekend or two ago.

dmarotta · Joined: 10 Nov 1993 Posts: 5

I went Paddleboarding in Monterey on Thanksgiving day. I launched at Wharf # 2 , paddled past both wharfs , past the giant sea lions at the breakwater , and on to the Aquarium where the seas started to get a little rough. On the way I encountered all kinds of sea life including a large school of jellyfish. Its a great place to go out early before the windswells kick up.My next visit there will be a go out at Carmel Beach to the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. The wind line is past the kelpbeds which are a quater mile out so if you stay inside the kelp it should be smooth paddling.There is public access at the Beach Club at Pebble Beach, ( a well kept secret) so you can rest up and take in the sights before heading back.