PaddleBoarDing Lessons
Paddleboarding, Stand-Up Paddleboarding or SUP - whatever you want to call it, at Windsure it all means the same thing: you’ll get to be out on the water, standing on a surfboard, and paddling along the shore with the mountains as your backdrop. Our paddleboarding lessons are designed to make you feel as comfortable on the water as possible. Trust us. We’ve been doing this since 1977. Learn more about Windsure at Our Story page.
Lesson Offerings
DISCOVER PADDLEBOARDING I
Is this course for me? This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to paddleboarding for those who have never tried the sport before, or who want more practice before feeling comfortable to go out on their own.
What will I learn? You'll learn about stand-up paddleboard equipment, how to get on and off your board, proper paddling techniques, and basic strokes. You'll also learn about safety considerations when paddleboarding. During this 1.5 hour lesson, you’ll learn about water and marine environment safety, the history of paddleboarding, equipment and — of course — basic paddleboarding techniques. At the end of the lesson, you should feel confident renting out equipment and paddleboarding without a guide, recreating a special paddle boarding experience whenever you like!
How many people in a lesson? A maximum of 7 participants will be put into a course, with a minimum of two participants required for the lesson to run (grab a friend and register together!).
Are there any age restrictions on who can join? No — there are no age restrictions. Our lessons are open to all ages! However, we do ask that participants under 12 years old be accompanied by a guardian.
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DISCOVER PADDLEBOARDING II
Is this course for me? Have you ever felt that your paddle boarding skills could improve in tandem with the amount of fun that you have? That you want to improve your stroke? Or increase the number of paddling days you are able to enjoy per year? If this is you, Discover Paddleboarding II is the course for you!
What will I learn? Dive into more advanced skills and knowledge like how to paddle in windy, in wavy, cold and challenging conditions. Improve your stroke, exploring new techniques, including the draw stroke, cross draw and pivot turns. Even explore concepts like all-season paddling, touring, surf SUP, SUP camping and race principles.
How many people in a lesson? A maximum of 7 participants will be put into a course, with a minimum of two participants required for the lesson to run (grab a friend and register together!).
Are there any age restrictions on who can join? No — there are no age restrictions. Our lessons are open to all ages! However, we do ask that participants under 12 years old be accompanied by a guardian.
Private Lessons
Is this for me? Got the basics paddleboarding down, and looking to move on to more advanced techniques? Or maybe you're a beginner who prefers a one-on-one learning environment. Whatever your goal, a private lesson will help you to learn in a session 100% tailored to you.
The paddleboard instructors at Windsure will work with you to help you improve your skills and have fun on the water. Paddleboarding Vancouver has never been more convenient or fun!
Have a friend or five who want to join? We accommodate groups of any size! Book online for up to seven people or get in contact with our team for larger groups.
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See our Paddleboarding Rentals page if you think you’re ready to be on the water solo!
Looking for more specialized paddle boarding programs?
Check our our Paddleboard & Yoga, Paddle Club, and Silver SUPers programs!