Have you ever thought about what it might be like to get do what you love every day, and to share it with other people? I know I think about things like that a lot and am hugely inspired by people I meet who have managed to make dreams like that a reality. Jim at Sandusky Segwave is one of those people.
Backstory
After his first Segway tour with Capital Segway in Washington DC, Jim of Sandusky Segwave was hooked on Segways and began seeking out Segway tours as he traveled. Just a few tours later, he began dreaming of opening his own tour company.
Discovering that David Weller (Segaway Tours of Columbus) had opened and was already doing what Jim dreamed of, Jim called and asked if he needed help. With Segway experience and a flexible schedule, David happily welcomed Jim. Working with David in Columbus from 2010-2016 Jim learned the ropes and made strides toward his own dream.
In 2016 Jim found the perfect location – a section of the beautiful historic Sandusky State Theater. Sandusky Segwave opened March 1, 2017, with the Segways arriving in April. Sandusky Segwave is now in its third season of operation.
Sandusky Segwave
Riley and I arrived at Sandusky Segwave in September of 2019, excited to scratch off another bucket list item.
From the moment we showed up on the doorstep until the very end of the tour, Jim made us feel like family. We laughed. A lot. Sometimes at each other, but that’s ok. 🙂
I was a little nervous to step onto the Segway – this old lady has not had a great experience with hoverboards (don’t ask), but the Segway was much easier – especially with Jim’s instruction. After a few practice runs we were on our way.
As for the tour itself – we saw rainbows and bubbles, the boy in the boot and the floral clock, cemeteries, humor, history, and beauty all around. Jim was personable and engaging and the tour really went by much too quickly.
Sandusky Segwave earned the 2019 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, and once you’ve visited it will be easy for you to see why.
Riley and I are very much looking forward to visiting Jim again – hopefully next time for one of the new Cedar Point Segway Tours!
For more info including scheduling and pricing, please check out their website https://www.sanduskysegwave.com or call (419) 734-9283
NOTE: Sandusky Segwave is now closed, however the fantastic owners have opened Firelands Adventure Tours which I can’t wait to experience!
Video Clips of our Ride!
Tressie Davis is a blogger and photographer located in Chelsea, MI.