A paddleboard looks a lot like a surf board. It has a broad flat "grippy" surface that's easy to stand on. Enthusiasts use one long paddle, similar to a canoe paddle, to propel themselves on leisurely tours or, for the more adventurous,  to ride serious waves.

Jason Starr of Paddlesurf Champlain gave Vermont Edition a paddleboard lesson on a beach near Burlington in this week's Summer School lesson.