July 11: Intro to Paddleboarding

You’re green to paddling or have had a paddleboard and used it a handful of times, and are ready to gain some intro skills.

2-3 hours - $85/person

Lessons start at posted time depending on weather.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Safety Skills like: how to fall off safely, remounting the board, using a leash

• How to read weather for safe paddling conditions

• Choosing and holding a paddle

• Prone paddling

• Kneeling & Standing Paddling

• How to paddle in a straight line

• Forward Stroke

• Braking Stroke

• Sweeping Strokes

• Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions

• Knowledge about SUP boards, care, equipment, clothing and transporting a board