Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson & Intro to Stand Up Paddle Board

Learn How to Stand Up Paddle Board in Annapolis

Learn how to stand-up paddle board from one of our professional Stand Up Paddle Board racers or certified instructors. Our 60-minute Stand Up Paddle Board lessons start on land with a brief history lesson on stand-up paddle boarding followed by equipment overview, board handling, and entry/exit instruction.

The water portion of the lesson covers paddle and stroke technique, stance and form instruction, water safety, and an introduction into turning. All equipment included!

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We also offer 15-minute Mini Lesson add-ons with the purchase of a Stand Up Paddle Board rental! Quickly touch up on your Stand Up Paddle Board skills to be more confident on the water during your rental.

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Equipment provided with lesson (Stand-Up Paddle Board, Paddle, and PFD/lifejacket)

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Board

Learn to paddle in the Intro to Stand Up Paddle Board program with Coach Scotty. This clinic will cover basic paddling techniques, maneuverability, safety, navigation, and understanding conditions. This program is tailored to beginner paddlers who are looking to become recreational paddlers & navigate the waterways without a guide. With Scotty’s years of experience teaching Stand Up Paddle Board and our Race Training Program, we are stoked to introduce more paddlers to this awesome sport.

90 minute lesson in a small group setting. Levels 1 Beginner & 2 Intermediate Available. See Calendar for Dates.

Upcoming Clinic Dates (6pm start time): 

• Stay Tuned for 2023!

Intro to Race Training

An introduction to Stand Up Paddle Board Racing and technique. Are you a Paddle Member looking to get into Race Training this summer? A new racer who wants to refine their paddle stroke and skills in a small group setting?

A Crash Course to prepare you for Race Training, this clinic will cover more advanced Stand Up Paddle Board skills including refining stroke, steering, turns, and learning how to get more power into your stroke.

We will warm up with the regular race training group, to get a feel for what the set-up and warm-up is like. Then, we will launch after them for a 60-minute lesson in a small group setting. The clinic will take place near Race Training, so you’ll be able to see the racers passing by during the clinic, and get a feel for the pace and workout!

Upcoming Clinic Dates (6pm start time): 

• Stay tuned for 2023!

Learn How to Kayak in Annapolis

American Canoe Association Course

Learn everything you’ll need to know to become a recreational kayaker including safety, navigating the waterways, paddle stroke & form, and planning for a kayaking adventure safely. Our ACA certified instructor, Anna Young, teaches this “Intro to Kayaking” Level 1 certification course. We will provide all the necessary equipment, or you can bring your own kayak to learn in.

The course is designed as a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level individuals in public, private, and commercial settings.

Unfortunately, this course won’t be offered in 2022.

Look out for 2023 classes.