This board has been a beast when it comes to hauling gear out on overnight trips. I can easily lash a couple of drybags by using the d-rings. And it's a rocket compared to my other boards. This SUP tracks straight with little effort and is quite stable. It's also pretty easy to handle outside of the water since it's surprisingly light for it's long size. Like all Badfish boards, the material is durable and the board is very well constructed. When not in use, it's easy to roll up and store in the carry bag.
I have used this for island hopping on Lake George in the Adirondacks and it easily supported all of the gear (and my 6 y/o) that we needed for a couple days out. I think this would be solid for cruising around a bay or exploring shorelines too. This board checks a lot of boxes: stable, fast and able to carry a lot of gear. Would highly recommend!