Stand-up paddleboarding boosts Kauai economy
Coco Zickos
The Garden Island
Whether or not some animosity exists between stand-up paddleboarders, surfers and swimmers, its evident that the popular sport is helping to boost the economy. there has been a definite increase in sales, rentals and interest, said Patrick Coan of Hanalei Surf Company, Thursday.
“Tourists are coming in and flipping out about it,” he said,
The local surf shop is reportedly selling at least twice as many paddle boards as it did last year and visitors are even having them shipped over to the mainland for use in their own local waterways.
“It’s an amazing wave craft,” Coan said. “A good thing is it’s not just for waves, it’s for flat water too.”
Which is likely the reason not only island residents have caught on to the new trend, but Mainland and global visitors as well, he added.
Anahola Bay is a great place to paddleboard. Check out www.kauaiproperties.com for great vacation rentals in the area!