paddleboard
noun
pad·dle·board
ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbȯrd 
: a long narrow buoyant board used for riding the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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Having struggled with her balance on a paddleboard, Cynthia wondered if she would be suited to surfing.
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Heather Hiett,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
There are kayaks, paddleboards, water trikes, and snorkels to take out.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Weather permitting, equipment is available so guests can kayak or paddleboard on the lake.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Outside, a sandy beach (shared with just one neighboring cottage) comes stocked with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the pond.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
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Heather Hiett,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
There are kayaks, paddleboards, water trikes, and snorkels to take out.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Weather permitting, equipment is available so guests can kayak or paddleboard on the lake.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Outside, a sandy beach (shared with just one neighboring cottage) comes stocked with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the pond.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
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paddleboard
noun
pad·dle·board
ˈpad-ᵊl-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a long narrow board that floats and that is used to ride the surf or in rescuing swimmers
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