SUP Basics

Learn How To Stand-Up Paddle board in NYC

Learn how to SUP in three 2.5 hour classes. We teach you all the essentials: how to get outfitted, maneuver on-water effectively and efficiently, rescue yourself, and navigate the open water. Get the Basics 3 Pack now, then book classes later. We teach according to American Canoe Association standards and add NYC-specific information. After finishing Basics Class 3, you qualify for Intermediate Tours, which are amazing group paddling adventures on NYC waters.

Class Overview

SUP Basics 1: Learn to outfit yourself. Paddle on-water while sitting and standing. 2.5 hours.

SUP Basics 2: Refine your steering. Learn to jump off the board and enjoy it! 2.5 hours.

SUP Basics 3: Grow open water awareness. Try catching bumps and swells. 2.5 hours.

What To Bring

• Shoes that can get wet
• Quick-dry athletic clothes
• Change of clothes for after
• Your own lock for the lockers
• Water bottle and energy snack

We Provide

•  Lifejacket, paddle, and stand-up paddle board
• Restrooms, lockers, outdoor showers, changing rooms
• Expert instructor who teaches and guides paddlers on NYC’s waterways

Important

• Ages 15+
• 225 lb maximum
• Go in order: SUP Basics 1, 2 then 3
• Credits are valid until November 2024
• Must be able to do 10 push-ups and 10 squats
• Take 2+ classes per week only if you do regular vigorous exercise