SUP Newbie from Annapolis, MD.....looking for any advice

[ndnboy]

1 time lesson and we were hooked, New 10.5 ATX boards expected this week and looking forward to hitting the local rivers/coves. Any advice on gear, will I need wetsuit/combo to enjoy some water in Oct.....hope to stay dry but want to ensure Im ready for a splash in the water.

Any locals with good launch sites to suggest, know of Jonas and Spa Greek, hope to get into backyard Magothy/Severn too...

Thx

[kneil]

I am in CSC on the Magothy, Little Magothy can be good in winter when the Magothy gets too rough.  The end of Amos Garrett in Annapolis is a good launch at the head of Spa Creek.  Definitely get good booties and maybe wetsuit pants by Supreme, etc, I find full wetsuits are too hot in winter.  Just stay close to shore/ shallow water when it is cold!

[ndnboy]

Thx, I believe that the spot that was pointed out in Spa Greek. Will look for some launch spots in Lower Mag, theres so many around here but are mostly community access. I have a spot near me but its a 3plus foot drop into water, figure it would be difficult to stay out of water launching.  Will look around locally for some pants/booties. Def want to enjoy the new board and dont want to let the cool air/water slow me too much...

[OUTSIDEWAVE]

read the lease thread. and wear it  as a minimum at ALL times no matter how good you get or think you get.

[ndnboy]

Thx, looking at leash options too.

[WhatsSUP]

Welcome!  I'm a Naptown-er as well (CSC).  I favor sus'ing so can't be much help as far as flat water options other than there's a million options here in town between Magothy, Severn, Spa Creek, South River, etc and  then of course you have beautiful area around St Michaels, Oxfore, etc. 

I tend to launch at Deep Creek public ramp (CSC side) and paddle out to the Magothy whenever I get a twitch between surf sessions.

East of Maui is a good local shop and couple of th guys are big into paddling.  Super nice too!!!!

Hope to See ya round!!!

[ndnboy]

Thx for the info and welcome. Have taken the boards out a few times in the upper Magothy so far.

WhatSUP and Kneil, do u guys access Deep Creek and Little Magothy via marinas or are there free access points to share?

Thx...

[ndnboy]

Took advantage of the 80* day this past Friday....