Classes

Stand Up Paddleboarding 101 (Oakland)
Stand Up Paddleboarding 101 (HMB)
SUP Instructor Certification Course


Stand Up Paddleboarding 101 (Oakland Estuary)    $60
                  
By now you've probably seen Stand Up Paddlers, seemingly walking on water! Check out this wonderful new sport! Give Stand Up Paddling a try in our introductory SUP class. SUPing has become incredibly popular in a few short years because it's so fun, easy, and another GREAT way to get on the water. (It's good for you, too.) No previous paddling or surfing experience is neccessary. This 3-hour session in the sheltered water of the Oakland Estuary (launching from our dock at Jack London Square) will get you started, and you'll be crusing in style in no time. Our SUP boards are great for novices - great for rentals, too, once you've completed the class.
Start time: 10AM
Private lessons can be scheduled upon request; private instruction is $45/hour per person, limited to 5 persons maximum. (2 hours minimum for private sessions).
Prerequisites: Good physical condition is important to assure an enjoyable; however, no previous paddling experience is necessary. The minimum age for the SUP 101 is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Private lessons for children under 14 can be arranged upon request.
Upcoming Dates:
02/25/12    


Stand Up Paddleboarding 101 (Half Moon Bay)    $60
                  
By now you've probably seen Stand Up Paddlers, seemingly walking on water! Check out this wonderful new sport! Give Stand Up Paddling a try in our introductory SUP class. SUPing has become incredibly popular in a few short years because it's so fun, easy, and another GREAT way to get on the water. (It's good for you, too.) No previous paddling or surfing experience is neccessary. This 3-hour session in the sheltered water of Pillar Point Harbor will get you started, and you'll be crusing in style in no time. Our SUP boards are great for novices - great for rentals, too, once you've completed the class.
Start time: 9AM
Private lessons can be scheduled upon request; private instruction is $45/hour per person, limited to 5 persons maximum. (2 hours minimum for a private session).
Prerequisites: Good physical condition is important to assure an enjoyable; however, no previous paddling experience is necessary. The minimum age for the SUP 101 is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Private lessons for children under 14 can be arranged upon request.
Upcoming Dates:
03/10/12     05/05/12    
 


ACA SUP Instructor Certification Course (3 Days)    $400
                  
The exploding sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding requires a new cadre of qualified instructors. In the fall of 2010, the American Canoe Association introduced curriculum for SUP instruction to help further the sport of SUP and ensure its healthy future. The ACA has partnered with California Canoe & Kayak to provide a Level 1-2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop. This 3-day course takes place in the protected water of Pillar Point Harbor (Half Moon Bay).
Please review the eligibility criteria here: Essentials of SUP
Prerequisites: Participants should possess the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching ability, group management, and interpersonal skills commensurate with this level of certification prior to presenting themselves for evaluation as Instructor Candidates. Please review the Level 2 Essential SUP course outline here.
Future Dates To Be Announced