Utah has a number of beautiful lakes and reservoirs, and paddle boarding it an excellent way to enjoy those lakes. Paddle boards are amazingly stable and easy to maneuver. They are perfect for adults or kids! The paddle board is stable enough to hold an adult and a child. Parents and kids will enjoy the adventure and the amazing views.
Tips and Tricks
You will learn a lot from viewing a "How To Paddle Board" video on youtube prior to going.
Take two people. Loading and unloading the boards is so much easier with two people. The board is pretty much the full length of a car and you really need two to get it up on top of a vehicle.
Later in the afternoon/ evening is a beautiful time to go to the lake. If you are on the lake as the sun sets, the views are amazing!
Bring a picnic or dinner, eating by the lake is so beautiful! Also bring lots of snacks for the kids. You can really work up an appetite.
Don't forget drinking water, sunscreen, and bug repellent.
If you can bring your own comfortable life jacket. The rental jackets are sometimes not the most comfortable.
Take a crawdad trap, or a fishing pole. My boys really got into trying to catch something.
Make it fun! Don't have too high of expectations if you are paddling with your kids.
Let kids know the rules: Never take off life jackets. Don't go out past a certain area. Watch out for boats, and don't get in their way. Don't ram, or bump other paddle boarders. Wear the leg strap.
Allow the kids to take a turn and take the board out.
If you are arriving later in the evening bring jackets and a change of warm clothing, it can get pretty cool after dusk.
