I’m getting set to head off on vacation, and will be doing some paddle boarding in a few spots in northern Idaho. I took up paddle boarding early last year, and had some amazing times! I stuck to lakes, including places like Redfish Lake and Stanley Lake. I have NO desire to venture elsewhere, as in bodies of water where creatures like SHARKS may be lurking! And I would especially suggest you think twice about “learning” out of the gate in the ocean, or even an ocean bay! This video shows a guy who is just learning, looks like perhaps his first time on a board, off of Virginia Beach. He’s got a GoPro type camera attached…and imagine having this happen! I’m betting he didn’t get back in the water for a second go of it, and if he ever ventured out in the future, he probably stuck to a lake or pond. ~ Ron