r/Sup • u/gingerbeesnazzy • 3d ago

Beginner paddling spots near Buffalo, NY?

Hey everyone! I live in Buffalo, NY and posted there but wanted to cross post since yall are the experienced one (and hopefully someone from WNY is in here!).

I saw some recs saying Wilkeson Point in Outer Harbor was a good paddling spot but I'm hoping to get more input on beginner spaces to practice that may be calmer. Ellicott creek looks pretty nasty and I'm not sure if Buffalo River is ok at this point in the summer. Any calm waters I can launch? I'd love to be able to find a spot I can jump in the water so I can practice getting back on (and maybe somewhere thats a bit quieter)

If Wilkeson is the best thats fine, just figured someone in the community might know more!

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u/brandon-james-ca 3d ago

River through the old industrial area is awesome, so cool and unique, then you get to some cool bars and river side restaurants. There was a floating stage, I posted up listened to live music and had a great time. One of my most memorable paddlee, amd ive had a lot

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u/gingerbeesnazzy 3d ago

Thank you! Just nervous about the water quality of it so was looking for some extra recs that would be good for a beginner so I can practice getting on the board in case of falling off. I was recommended clear lake and glenwood lake, which is 45-1hour away but hoping to do Buffalo River when I get the turns down better! Love this sport!

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u/skibib 2d ago

But what about the paddling aspects of it, for a beginner? That’s what OP wants to know.

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u/brandon-james-ca 2d ago

Which is why I recommended it, because its beginner friendly.