I've been using a 10' windsurfer with a carbon fiber paddle and strap on my waterproof ipod and cruise around the bay and up into the mangroves. its really relaxing and with the elevated point of view its possible to see all sorts of marine life. the calm water helped me get a feel for my balance and now I'm starting to go out in the gulf looking for some long and low waves. Chesapeake Light Craft has paddleboard and longboard kits that I'm looking into building but i wonder if they not suited for stand up paddling. any ideas? http://www.clcboats.com/paddleboard.php http://www.clcboats.com/boats/grains...s.php#waterlog
Glad you're getting out. I don't know this for a fact but suspect the CLC may lack sufficient transverse stability for standup. Why not give the folks a call and see what they say about it?