Lessons
Why Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board with Boardsports?
- Boardsports School & Shop has been teaching beginner lessons every season since 2002. We offered the first SUP lesson program in the Bay!
- We have enjoyed being voted "Best of the Bay" for several years in a row and we invite you to see what our customers say about us on our Testimonials page.
- We enjoy exclusive teaching rights at 2 of the best beach locations in the Bay Area - Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.
- We have long sandy beaches and shallow warm water. Learn at these two ideal paddling locations where you can come back to rent a board on your own.
- We also offer a full retail shop and can outfit you with all of the gear including stand up paddle board, paddle, leash, and wetsuit.
SUP Lesson in Alameda
SUP Clinic San Mateo
STAND UP PADDLE (A.K.A. SUP) LESSONS:
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the hottest new craze taking over water sports. It's ease of learning and great core workout attracts water enthusiasts of all types. SUP is part paddling, part balancing, part surfing. On flat inland water, you can cruise and glide while touring the local sites. On small swells, you can easily paddle into and ride the waves. You can also take your SUP board and put a windsurf sail on it - a multi-sport blast! After your lesson, come rent a SUP board at one of our beach locations.
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Beginner Weekend Group - Sat & Sun
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Beginner Weekday Group - Mon-Fri - 30% off!
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Beginner Private - Mon-Sun
Beginner Weekend Group Lesson - Sat & Sun
Price / What's Included
$69 for 1 1/2 Hour Lesson
Includes instruction, board rental, paddle, & wetsuit
Ages 12 and up
When are Lessons Offered?
March-October
Alameda: Saturday 9am-10:30am
San Mateo: Sunday 9am-10:30am
Private Lessons: 7 days a week, see below
Ages 12 and up
What's Covered?
- Equipment Overview & Safety Awareness
- Balancing and Stance
- Paddle Strokes
- Steering and Turning Around
- Techniques for Flat Water Recreation, Racing, and/or Wave Riding
- Gear Discount $200 Off Coupon towards purchase of board/paddle/accessories
Pay online above to reserve your lesson. We will confirm your payment and lesson reservation within 24 hours. Spots are usually available for any future date. We sometimes are sold out the day before, so feel free to give us alternate dates in a "note to seller" if you pay/register last minute. If you prefer to chat about any questions you may have, feel free to Email or call us 415-385-1224. All lessons include all equipment. Reservations & advance payment are required for all lessons. Once you are paid and reserved for a lesson, we do not allow cancellations or offer any refunds. In the case of inclement weather or no wind, we will contact you to reschedule your lesson to another date.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
DIRECTIONS
Visit our Contact Us Page for Directions to our facilities at Crown Beach in Alameda or Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.
BEGINNER WEEKDAY GROUP SUP CLINIC - 30% OFF!
Have your own private group on a weekday at a discount!
Want to have your own group learn on a weekday for a deal? Sign up as one group (one person pays) and have a minimum of 4 people, and receive 30% off our regular weekend SUP Beginner Lesson. Minimum group size 4 people, maximum 10 people. Price per person $49. Available at our Alameda or San Mateo location Monday-Friday only.
Ages 12 and up
REGISTER ONLINE:
Pay online above to reserve your lesson. We will confirm your payment and lesson reservation within 24 hours. Spots are usually available for any future date. We sometimes are sold out the day before, so feel free to give us alternate dates in a "note to seller" if you pay/register last minute. If you prefer to chat about any questions you may have, feel free to Email or call us 415-385-1224. All lessons include all equipment. Reservations & advance payment are required for all lessons. Once you are paid and reserved for a lesson, we do not allow cancellations or offer any refunds. In the case of inclement weather or no wind, we will contact you to reschedule your lesson to another date.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
DIRECTIONS
Visit our Contact Us Page for Directions to our facilities at Crown Beach in Alameda or Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.
BEGINNER PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE SUP LESSON:
Want to have your own private or semi-private lesson on a weekday or weekend? This private rate is Available at our Alameda or San Mateo beach side facilities.
Private SUP Lesson
Price / What's Included
1 on 1 private: 1 1/2 hr private instruction, $149 weekends, $129 weekdays
2 person semi-pr: 1 1/2 hr private instruction, $109 per person weekends, $89 per person weekdays
Includes instruction, board rental, paddle, wetsuit
Ages 12 and up
What's Covered?
- Equipment Overview & Safety Awareness
- Balancing and Stance
- Paddle Strokes
- Steering and Turning Around
- Techniques for Flat Water Recreation, Racing, and/or Wave Riding
REGISTER ONLINE:
Pay online above to reserve your lesson. We will confirm your payment and lesson reservation within 24 hours. Spots are usually available for any future date. We sometimes are sold out the day before, so feel free to give us alternate dates in a "note to seller" if you pay/register last minute. If you prefer to chat about any questions you may have, feel free to Email or call us 415-385-1224. All lessons include all equipment. Reservations & advance payment are required for all lessons. Once you are paid and reserved for a lesson, we do not allow cancellations or offer any refunds. In the case of inclement weather or no wind, we will contact you to reschedule your lesson to another date.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
DIRECTIONS
Visit our Contact Us Page for Directions to our facilities at Crown Beach in Alameda or Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.
Price / What's Included
1 on 1 private: 1 1/2 hr , $179
2 person semi-pr: 1 1/2 hr, $149 per person
Ages 12 and up
When are Lessons Offered?
Private Lessons: 7 days a week, available in San Francisco
What's Covered?
- Equipment Overview & Safety Awareness
- Balancing and Stance
- Paddle Strokes
- Steering and Turning Around
- Techniques for Flat Water Recreation, Racing, and/or Wave Riding
REGISTER ONLINE:
Pay online above to reserve your lesson. We will confirm your payment and lesson reservation within 24 hours. Spots are usually available for any future date. We sometimes are sold out the day before, so feel free to give us alternate dates in a "note to seller" if you pay/register last minute. If you prefer to chat about any questions you may have, feel free to Email or call us 415-385-1224. All lessons include all equipment. Reservations & advance payment are required for all lessons. Once you are paid and reserved for a lesson, we do not allow cancellations or offer any refunds. In the case of inclement weather or no wind, we will contact you to reschedule your lesson to another date.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
DIRECTIONS
Visit our Contact Us Page for Directions to our facilities at Crown Beach in Alameda or Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.
Gear Package Discount
All beginner students receive $150 off a complete new Stand Up Paddle board, paddle, and accessory package. See our Gear page for descriptions and prices.
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