~Great activity during COVID -- be prepared to wear a mask during check-in interactions. They have signs posted about COVID rules, which is good.
~This particular location is nice and easy because there are no waves and water craft are few and keep to 5mph. There are several kayaks and SUP boards on the water as well as swimmers and occasional small boats. We also passed a SUP yoga class.
~The views are somewhat scenic -- you can see the downtown skyline at one point. You can also see the back of the airport, Liberty Station, palm trees, shrubbery, dogs, pedestrians, buildings, hotels, airplanes overhead.
~Easy on-line booking and waiver form. Payment and waiver is on-line during COVID, even if you're a walk-up.
~Wear a hat, sunscreen and swimsuit. Remember a lanyard for your sunglasses in case you fall in and a waterproof lanyard case for your phone if you want to take photos.
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~If you're renting a SUP, you get a *very quick* briefing of the rules/what to do/how to do it at the shore. I recommend watching an online video beforehand regarding SUP tips. We found that extremely helpful.
~Life jackets are provided on the board the SUP, but don't have to be worn. I wore mine.
~Bags/belongings can be left under the watchful eye of the staff. Not sure exactly how watchful that is, but our stuff was OK. Try to bring as little as possible with you.
~Parking is a few minutes walk away on Farragutt cul-de-sac or nearby small lot.
~24 hr cancellation.
~Arrive 10-15 mins early ahead of your time slot in order to check in and prepare yourself.
~Public restrooms/toilets are located a couple minutes walk away.
~We found 1 hour on the SUP was plenty -- our feet were numb from standing in one position!
~The staff were friendly, but I thought they could have been slightly more professional. They were sat around eating, didn't have a uniform and were a little slap-dash about helping in and out of the water. Rules/instructions were verbally told to us very quickly.
~They have some items for sale like waterproof phone bags, eyeglass lanyards, etc., but the staff didn't seem to know how much they were and during COVID, you have to purchase them on-line, which was inconvenient.
~Nearby grassy area or Liberty Stn. restaurants provide a great after SUP picnic or dining experience.
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