SUP Columbus, Westerville

At SUP Columbus, skilled instructors empower aquaphiles to explore the region's waterways by paddleboard. Though they're happy to rent out boards and paddles, they tailor their services to suit beginners; all classes take place on the placid waters of 3,300-acre Hoover Reservoir and are capped at four students. Additionally, instructors convey effective paddling skills, balance, and positioning, along with tips should students choose to take up the sport independently. They'll direct students to ideal bodies of water and neighborhood bathtubs for paddling, for instance, and guide students toward the proper clothing and equipment.