I’ve been paddling since 2018. Sara (Prescott) took me out. I bought my first board, a 12’6 SIC race board soon after. My favourite place to paddle is St Brelades Bay, it’s beautiful. St Ouens is too busy. All the beaches in Jersey are beautiful to explore and I love the social element of paddling. I would say the best thing to do when paddling in Jersey for the first time is get some lessons. Check the wind, tides and swell.