5 novices ( over 50) went out for a great SUP experience yesterday. All workers lovely! Only…read morerecommendation would be some sort of mats near rocks for better footing. Awesome they bring boards down for you!

I have to start out by saying that I'm a kayak novice. But with that said, I think any level…read morekayaker (is that even a word?) would love the water access that Esther's offers. The service was seamless, the college kids very sweet and helpful as were the people who were enjoying their boats and/or striking out from the marina. No, 'Hey, this is a no wake zone' jokes shouted down at me. Pierce Island is across from Esther's so you can def make a really lovely day of it!

Awesome shop!! 10 out of 10 recommend. Chris has a wide variety of options from kayaks,…read morepaddleboards, etc. to enjoy. The customer service is excellent. You can tell Chris really cares about your experience and that he loves what he does. If you're in the area definitely check out SUP-NH and support local business!!!

Great staff! Good equipment! Easy drop-off/pick up. Outstanding customer service. Highly…read morerecommend!

Stopped in very last minute as they were closing on a slow late summer Tuesday. Was driving…read morethrough and wanted to see some loon's if at all possible. The dog and very competent daughter greeted upon walking in off street. Marty the Owner came out and recommended paddle board and directed to nearby lake. They were spot on! The family of 7-loon's right in area Marty recommended (great long paddle). What an experience! So grateful found these folks... our country needs more like you these days. Thank you Marty, grown daughter and dog!

This is a great shop, very impressive. With EMS gone now we have fewer choices when looking for…read moreoutdoor wear. I really liked what they had for men's and women's outdoor clothing. Interestingly enough, they also carry a decent selection of used gear: backpacks/sleeping bags, etc.. Great experience in this wonderful shop.

Diane & her team did a great job of accomodating our family on Father's Day! Our father has some…read morephysical impairments, and Diane was friendly, prepared, courteous, and made sure that we had a great (and safe!) time! Her team did everything right to ensure that our paddles, life vests, and canoes were disinfected properly, too! Thanks for a great day! We'll be back!

We LOVE Nashoba Paddler. From camps for our kids, to a leisurely Sunday paddle, or a full-moon…read moretour, we've had only the best experiences here. Great boats, great river, great staff.

We did a sunset cruise... unfortunately there was no sunset due to the clouds, which isn't…read moresomething they can control. We still went for a relaxing night. However, it wasn't very relaxing. Our tour guide was a super nice guy who's obviously passionate about his job and NH, but he didn't stop chatting the entire time. He told us about every house on the lake, history of the lake, all the tea about people in the area, etc. While we appreciated his knowledge and passion, we felt that we couldn't get off the boat fast enough, as we would have been more relaxed at the bar or in our room. If the cruise had some nice music on, provided a few blankets (that were clean unlike the one he handed me) and offered the option for snacks/beverages, it would have been much more enjoyable. But the price tag for a 90 minute informational cruise with consistent talking and other passengers' phone loudly playing the ymca... was less than worth it.

there was no info about where to go for check in. a young worked said "take these boards" and did…read morenot ask if we knew what we were doing (luckily we have paddled before). there was no safety strap for the ankle, which is not wise in choppy water. the water was quite choppy with the wind and no one advised of this, making coming back quite difficult and time consuming. these safety concerns might make you think twice if you are not an experienced paddler.

As a scuba diver, I dread having to go here. I've been diving for 15 years, having relocated to the…read moreNortheast from Florida with over 1,200 logged dives and interactions with dozens of dive shops. My main issue with Dive Winnipesaukee isn't selection or pricing--it's the staff. Diving Lake Winnipesaukee is cold, dark, has a short season, rough water, and not a lot to see. I spend my personal time on this, driving the boat of the car up to an hour just to get to this shop and another hour in four foot chop to reach a dive site on the opposite end of the lake. Between hauling heavy gear and long drives, the process is already a hassle. The staff could easily make the experience better and the day better, but instead, they make it worse. I've been here a few times. I walk in through the back door to the front counter and stand there while two teenagers focus on renting someone a canoe. Five minutes pass without a greeting, an acknowledgment, a basic "we'll be right with you " or even better a "you finish this while I help this person" (it doesn't take two people to rent a trampoline). Eventually I see someone in the back room, go to that employee, and politely ask to get a tank serviced and rent another one for the day. The transaction itself is purely clinical--exactly like walking into a doctor's office. I get handed a clipboard, fill it out, show my dive card, pay for the rental, get my receipt, and get sent on my way. When checking in my tank for a simple visual inspection, the staff member behind the counter asked for the date of manufacture on the tank. I mentioned I bought it brand new last year (meaning it's less than five years old), and she retorted, "Well, I need to check to make sure it doesn't need a hydrostatic inspection." Everyone in the dive community casually calls it a hydro. Using full the terminology just comes across as insecure (like you have to prove you know the full name) or it's pretentious. During a 15-minute rental process at any other dive shop I've ever been to, there's some basic small talk. Staff ask where you're diving today or talk about local sites, and you get to know the people. Here that isn't the case. The staff is generally unfriendly. I don't like going in there, I don't like interacting with them, and I'd rather avoid them entirely. My friend who knows them, said their problem is they're the only dive shop on the lake. He says competition demands exceptional service and customer loyalty where a monopoly does not. I agree. If another dive shop opened anywhere on Winnipesaukee, I would switch to them in a heartbeat, even if it were more expensive or further away.

Super easy to rent a kayak. They drop it in the water right off the dock and I headed under the…read morebridge to the back bay. Went into a marshy area off the bay and saw a blue heron, geese, beautiful lily pads. They also helped me get out of the kayak when I came back. I wanted to tip and he refused. Definite recommend!

After googling "kayaking on Lake Winna" Wild Meadow Canoes and Kayaks was the first business to…read morepopulate. Reserving a vessel is easily done on line, and I found $50 flat rate to rent a kayak for an entire day to be a bargain. My order came with a life vest and obviously a paddle. Lake Winnipesaukee is absolutely stunning. You will see beautiful homes, swimmers, kayakers, boaters, and the sun glistening the entire lake. I had a blast and got 10 miles in. When paddling back make sure you look for the large-rectangular boat house with the American flag. That's where you dock. I can't wait for more....

My sister went to this location on a whim because we were renting a lake near by and wanted to…read moreKayak. The girl that assisted us was very helpful and explained the different kayaks they had and the options such as getting a pelican case to protect our phones. She thoroughly went over the paths we could take and how to easily maneuver around the lake. We had a blast and easily got in and out with no issues. I would recommend this to anyone in the area looking to rent from knowledgeable people.

One of my favorite New England beaches for the superior waves. Attracts lots of local surfers plus…read moretourists that rent surfboards from the shop across the street. Luckily, the surfers don't clash with the swimmers, bodysurfers, and boogie boarders and all share the waves. The parking lot is very small, with metered parking. Better yet, plenty of free, on-street parking if you're willing to walk. High tide takes up a good portion of the beach, so it can get cramped if it's crowded. Pretty beach, family friendly.

My favorite beach. Very small though. Hard to get parking once the day progresses. Very clean…read more Water is cold. Onsite bathroom and changing facility. Lifeguards start at 10 am so don't drown before then. Very popular spot with surfers in the early morning and evenings. Not too too rocky. You wouldn't be able to fly a kite here.. too small. People bring their dogs in the early morning even though there are no dogs allowed so watchout that you don't step in a poop.