Canandaigua Sailboarding
Anyone who’s spent even a few minutes in Canandaigua isn’t likely to confuse it with Southern California. There are no palm trees or earthquakes punctuating the picturesque lakeside, and the (Atlantic) ocean is nearly a day’s drive away.
Still, surf culture thrives here. To find it, just drift straight downhill from the village to Lakeshore Drive and look for the neon-colored kayaks. When you find them, you’re at Canandaigua Sailbording, an authentic full-service surf shop replete with laid-back staff and groovy gear—both that’ll help you make the most of the sparkling waves just a few feet away. “The owner, Steve Howie, is one of those guys who is Old World business. No complaints at all,” says one online aficionado. “I’ve had occasions where I needed something he didn’t have, and he takes it right off a display model.”
But it’s hard to imagine not finding what you need in Steve’s bourgeoning shop. It houses everything from hip Oakley swimwear and killer sunglasses to surfboards, scuba tanks, wet suits, kayaks, and hydro bikes—plus lots more stuff you’ll only recognize if you’re an experienced water enthusiast.
Happily, among the most noteworthy offerings at Canandaigua Sailboard are individual and group lessons. Whether you’re a nervous neophyte or splash-happy enthusiast, you’ll benefit from Steve’s 35 years of water sports experience. Call for his latest reasonable group and private rates, or strike out on your own with hourly and daily rentals. There’s even a 3-day camp for totally tubular tots. That means the whole family can get stoked.
Surfer’s dictionary, anyone?
Canandaigua Sailboarding
11 Lakeshore Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424-2307
(585) 394-8150
