Lessons

Why Learn Stand Up Paddling (SUP) with Boardsports?

Boardsports School & Shop has been teaching beginner lessons every season since 2002. 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.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding 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.

See below for our SUP Lesson Options:

Beginner Weekend Group - Sat & Sun
Beginner Weekday Group - Mon-Fri Discounted
Beginner Private - 7 Days a week

Beginner Weekend Group Lesson

Price / What's Included

$69 for 1 1/2 Hour Lesson

Includes instruction, board rental, paddle, & wetsuit

When are Lessons Offered?

Group Weekend Lessons:

Alameda: Saturday 9am-10:30am

San Mateo: Sunday 9am-10:30am

Private Lessons: 7 days a week, see below

Group Weekday Discounted Lesson: 4 or more people, see below "More For 4"

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

What to Bring

Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.

Sign Up & Pay ONLINE below

Or Email info@boardsportsschool.com or : Call 415-385-1224

Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.

**If you have a pre-paid lesson or gift certificate, Email info@boardsportsschool.com

-the gift certificate or coupon number

-lesson type

-desired date/location

-your cell #

We will email you back a confirmation within 24 hours.

Gear Package Discount

All beginner students receive $200 off a complete new Stand Up Paddle board, paddle, and accessory package. See our Gear page for descriptions and prices.

Beginner Weekday Group Discounted Lesson

"MORE FOR 4" Discounted Weekday Stand UP Paddle Lesson

A Private Ladies Group Enjoying our 1/2 Price "More for 4" Weekday SUP Lesson

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.

Sign Up & Pay ONLINE below

Or Email info@boardsportsschool.com or : Call 415-385-1224

Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.