California Republic SUP

California Republic SUP I’m still a wealth of SUP knowledge and still in the area. But, no longer in business. This is our last summer in business! Weekly rentals are $225 for 2 boards.
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After 15 wonderful years of serving the standup paddleboard needs of the good people of Lake Murray, South Carolina, founder Steve has decided to call it quits. It will be a dramatically reduced offering this summer. We are no longer operating out of Southshore Marina like we have since 2012. Nor do we have any weekend paddling, only Monday - Thursday afternoons and by reservation only. Basically,

we will be holding 5 weeklong summer camps. Afternoon paddling after that will be available at the location where camp will be held. Additionally, there will be 5 Ladies Nights at the same location. Here is our 2025 summer schedule:
June 2 - 5 @ Irmo
June 9 - 12 @ Irmo
June 16 - 19 @ Irmo
June 23 - 26 @ Shealy's Landing in Ballentine
July 7 - 10 @ Dreher Island State Park
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THURSDAY nights, 6 - 8 pm LADIES NIGHT, $25
*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Text Steve at (803) 608-5033

No more weekend paddling offered! Sorry, it's been a great 15 years!

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COST: Paddleboards rent for a two-hour paddle from the locations listed above. If you would like to rent paddleboards at these locations, please call or text the day before (24 hour notice please). $25

DROP-OFF RENTALS can be arranged anytime. We drop off two paddleboards at your location if you live on or near the lake. $75 for 2 boards for 24 hours. SALES: Don't forget, we also sell paddleboards. Most are also in the rental fleet. So, you can rent one, see if you like it, and then arrange to purchase a brand new one just like it. It will be delivered to your home, set up and inspected by Steve. We sometimes sell our used fleet of boards at the end of the second summer of their use. So, there are generally not any used boards for sale, just new ones. But, it doesn't hurt to ask!!

09/04/2026

This video came up this morning and I noticed it right off! For one, she is sharing a very good idea. Hadn’t thought of that!

For another, this is ZUMA BEACH, California. I got my start as Moondoggie here about 1/4 mile north, at Tower #11. For the summers of 1982 - 1985, the summer camp I worked at would bring 50 - 100 kids every day, M - F, during the summer. Good times! 🏄‍♂️

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY!! 🤙 🌼 🌺 🐸 Have a great weekend and don’t forget to get wet!!
09/04/2026

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY!! 🤙 🌼 🌺 🐸

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to get wet!!

TBT - 2012Neal’s mom posted this photo of our beloved Paddlecamp counselor, aka Mr. America, yesterday. She is always pr...
09/03/2026

TBT - 2012

Neal’s mom posted this photo of our beloved Paddlecamp counselor, aka Mr. America, yesterday. She is always proud of course, but she also wanted to announce that he just got his first official job in his chosen field - he is now an ENGINEER!!!

I am also very proud of Neal. He first came to camp as a young grom, graduated to intern and then counselor, then was able to come work with us one final summer in 2025, our last season. What does that make, 13 years?

Through it all, Neal was an absolute joy to work with. Always a hard worker and great with the kids, I could always count on Neal. Especially after he got “swole” from working out! 💪

This is what growing up looks like. So very proud of NEAL! 🙌🙌

HISTORIC FIRST!! ☝️ First EVER standup paddlers on the Waccamaw River witnessed by me (other than those with Cate and I)...
09/02/2026

HISTORIC FIRST!! ☝️

First EVER standup paddlers on the Waccamaw River witnessed by me (other than those with Cate and I). And both were RIGID boards!!! 🙌

Facebook tells me that this is National Beard Day! Well, that is a coincidence because the entire adventuring community ...
09/01/2026

Facebook tells me that this is National Beard Day! Well, that is a coincidence because the entire adventuring community is celebrating the completion of the entire Appalachian Trail by Dale “GREYBEARD” Sanders!! He has now paddled the entire Mississippi River TWICE (last time 4 years ago at age 87). And now, he has set the age record for the AT, at age 91!

Way to go Greybeard!!! 🙌

It’s Music Monday!! 🎶 How could I pass up an opportunity to share a clip of DOLLY PARTON? ❤️What is striking about this ...
08/31/2026

It’s Music Monday!! 🎶

How could I pass up an opportunity to share a clip of DOLLY PARTON? ❤️

What is striking about this clip from 1990 is how organic is was. So much of later Dolly videos are highly produced and choreographed. Not here! She was recognized in the crowd and asked to perform while she was on vacation. She obliged and did so with great warmth and character. The sound system was not at all of the caliber she was used to in large auditoriums. The band barely knew the song. But she performed with great humility and charity.

I’ve been reading much about Dolly in the past couple of weeks. In this moment of such bitter national partisan division, it is wonderful that all Americans can appreciate the example of Dolly Parton! Let’s hope we can keep this spirit of cooperation going forward. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

Dolly Parton on vacation in Ireland ..walks into a pub in County Ke...

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY!! 🤙 🌺 🌼 Got to meet Kelly Richards yesterday. I went into his famous shop. Of course, he and Cate kne...
08/28/2026

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY!! 🤙 🌺 🌼

Got to meet Kelly Richards yesterday. I went into his famous shop. Of course, he and Cate knew each other (she knows EVERYBODY!!).

His son Cam is noted for an amazing wave he surfed at Pipeline in 2018. People are still talking about that wave. His board of choice that day? One made for him by his father of course! 🏄‍♂️

https://youtu.be/SIhKvwHApaI?is=-NKKESj1K_PncZc9

TBT - 2010 - 2013Drove by the old shop yesterday. The appearance has been updated somewhat. But the parking lot and land...
08/27/2026

TBT - 2010 - 2013

Drove by the old shop yesterday. The appearance has been updated somewhat. But the parking lot and landscaping are just as I remember it. We had so many good times there. Rick’s photography studio was to the left, Moricia’s salon was on the right. In the middle was the place where my dream came to life, California Republic Standup Paddleboards, Lake Murray’s Boardshop. It was borne from a combination of determination, desperation, and fear. It all started there.

As I viewed it yesterday, I reflected on how different I was then. I’m glad I took the challenge, and I’m glad I stuck with it.

If you were in any way a part of the shop’s success, THANK YOU!! 😊 ❤️ 😊 ❤️ 😊

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