With its location on Folly Island—between Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean—Charleston SUP Safaris gives paddlers the best of both worlds. Beginners can skim across the flat waters of the river to get the hang of balancing and steering before joining more seasoned SUPers on the trickier ocean waves. Regardless of whether patrons choose the river, the ocean, or a stranger's backyard swimming pool, their rented boards guide them through the gentle wake of serene waters while they improve their balance and core strength. In return, readers of the Charleston City Paper voted the outfit the Best Standup Paddleboard Company in Charleston in both 2013 and 2014.