SUPing

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP, seems to be a popular thing these days.  Yet, it never really crossed my mind to try it until one of my jiu-jitsu mates opened up SUP Riverbend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy.  Yes, you can fulfill all of your BJJ and SUPing needs in one place.  Anyway, when one of the girls suggested an outing there, I jumped on it.  My primary motivation was to engage in an activity I could do with Millie.  Summers are just too hot for hikes so a water activity sounded good.  Unfortunately, I left her with the hosts on the run down the river.  I wasn't sure how well it'd go with a dog on my first time SUPing.  Probably a wise decision.  There were some minor rapids and shallow areas where the board kept getting stuck.  We only went out for an hour or two, but it was fun.  (Would be more fun if not so shallow.)  Once back at the lunch point, I did take Millie out on the board for a bit.  It wasn't so bad.  She didn't jump right off.  Although she did move around more than I'd like, making it a bit wobbly.  If I could get her to sit still or even lay down, that would be best.  Maybe next time.