Big Bear Summer Magazine 2019

Lake Activities, continued from page 13
More the Merrier at
Pleasure Point for SUP Fun
Why go paddleboarding solo
when you can bring the whole
gang along?
Pleasure Point Marina rents Airhead’s
Super SUP that accommodates up to 8
paddlers, so big even the dogs can come
along Everyone gets to experience the fun
of dipping a blade into the cool lake water
as up to eight riders simultaneously stroke
to provide propulsion around peaceful
Metcalf Bay, where calm tranquil water is
ideal for paddleboard fun.
“The trick is to get
everyone paddling at the
same time,” noted
Pleasure Point’s
Larry Whittington.
“Some find it hard,
for some it’s really
easy. It’s a real
team building
experience for sure
and no one gets left
behind.” Life vests are
provided for safety.
With eight inches of
nose/tail rocker—just like modern
powder skis and snowboards have—the
inflatable Super SUP glides through the
water. It’s super stable with sturdy, rigid
platform and recommended for all ability
levels, especially beginners who appreciate
the extra wide platform with plenty of
room to stand and stroke. Paddle or just
float and enjoy the lake and mountain
views!
At 18-1/2 feet long and five feet wide
the board looks like it could accommodate
Paul Bunyan, making for a stable SUP
platform. EVA traction pad and heavyduty
reinforced drop stitch construction
with x-cross
technology
are other nice features.
Pleasure Point is the only marina on the
lake offering SUP for up to eight after
acquiring the gargantuan board at a Las
Vegas marine show. Of course guests can
go out solo on it but really this is a ride
meant for families or groups and it’s a lot
to handle without help.
“The bay is the best area for a board
this big because it’s clean, smooth and
safe,” added Pleasure Point’s Carole Shaw.
Super SUP rents for $50 for the first hour,
$45 each additional hour, pretty affordable
fun when shared by a group!
Pleasure Point is the second oldest
continuously operated marina on Big Bear
Lake, first opening in 1914 as Belt’s Boat
House. In 1926 the name was changed to
Pleasure Point Marina and the “History
Wall” in the office documents its treasured
history. Cowboy legends Roy Rogers and
his wife Dale Evans had a cabin nearby
and were regular fishing guests!
Today Pleasure Point is a full-service
membership-owned marina that offers a
range of water activities including pontoon
and fishing boats, kayaks, jet skis, pedal
Super SUP Carries 8!
boats, and of course SUP boards including
the Super “8”. Plenty of paved parking too,
In addition Pleasure Point is an official
weigh station and offers Fishing Charter
too. Plus full-service repair shop, snacks,
fishing gear and gas dock.
Call (909) 866-2455. ■
Real Gear...Real Track...
Real Racing!
• Full-Featured
Sodi Kart Racing
• Grand Prix-Style
Fifth-of-a-Mile
Course!
• Races Timed,
Fastest Times Posted
• Safety First With Helmets,
4-Point Restraints
• Single & Double Karts with
2 Steering Wheels
(passenger must be
min. 36” tall)
(909) 585-0075
Open April – October
Daily Summer Season
(Starting June 8th)
KART RACING in BIG BEAR
State-of-the-art
Free Print Out
of Lap Time Results
• Opening Summer 2019
• 6,400 square feet of challenges
• 2 Stories Tall
Located at Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd. • Big Bear Lake
www.BigBearSpeedway.com
14 • BIG BEAR SUMMER 2019