All our on water classes are conducted at a ratio of 5 : 1 to create an experience where every student can receive personalized instruction and focused development.
All our classes are conducted on Fidalgo Island.
Fidalgo Paddlesports provides all SUP’s, paddles and safety equipment.
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Learn to Stand Up Paddle board
Cost: $100pp
Location: Seafarers Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Course Description: Never been on a paddle board before but you’re curious what the fuss is all about? Want to just give it a try and see if it’s right for you? Maybe you just want to get out on the water for a few hours and have fun! Our Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board class is designed for those who have never been on an SUP before and want to learn a few basics in a nearshore environment and open the doors to all there is to learn about paddle boarding. Or just have fun. By the end of the course, you’ll know more than a few basics about board control and have plenty of new skills to work on to make you jump right back on a board!
A sampling of the course content includes:
- Board design, carrying and outfitting
- Stances, stability and balance
- Proper falling and remounting technique
- Forward, reverse, draw and sweep strokes
- Blending strokes
- Judgement and decision making
Ages: 16 (with parent or guardian also in attendance) and up.
Duration: 3 hours. All equipment provided.
Book NowSUP: Next Steps
Cost: $100pp
Location: Seafarers Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Course Description: Ready to take your paddle boarding to the next level? Then this is the course to gain skills beyond the basics. We will focus heavily on footwork, bracing and board performance, and students will learn a variety of advanced strokes, maneuvers and techniques to grow their ability to SUP in style. There will be ample time to practice and refine all you learn, whether it be stances, gaining balance and control or learning about board design. By the end of the course, students should have a deeper skill set than most paddle boarders on the water and have had serious fun!
A sampling of the course content includes:
- Board design
- Side slip
- Low and high bracing with sculling
- Footwork and balance
- Pivot turns
- Judgement and decision making
Ages: 16 (with parent or guardian also in attendance) and up.
Duration: 3 hours. All equipment provided.
Book NowSUP: Strokes and Maneuvers
Cost: $75pp
Location: Seafarers Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Course Description: Love to SUP? We do too! We also know that we’re always learning new things and improving, and by refining our strokes and ability to maneuver makes paddle boarding all the more fun and exciting! Come enjoy a class where fun is emphasized as we go back to basics, become more proficient and have a great time taking our skills above and beyond the basics.
A sampling of the course content includes:
A sampling of the course content includes:
- Proper stances and balance techniques
- Pivot turns
- Individualized coaching on strokes
- 6 degrees of freedom
- Spinning, sinking rails and maneuvers
- Balance games
Ages: 16 (with parent or guardian also in attendance) and up.
Duration: 2 hours. All equipment provided.
Book NowSUP: Rescues and Recoveries
Cost: $75pp
Location: Seafarers Memorial Park at Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Course Description: Things happen out on the water. Things sometimes spiral out of our control when we least expect it. Whether you’re a casual SUPer or an experienced rider, having the skills at your disposal to take care of yourself and others when out on the water when situations arise can help keep you safe and happy. With one of our expert instructors, we will teach you the rescues and recoveries everyone should know when taking out their paddle board. With plenty of one-on-one attention, you’ll leave this course feeling confident in your ability to manage a variety of situations.
A sampling of the course content includes:
- A variety of towing techniques
- Flip rescue
- Signaling on water
- Proper falling and board remounting
- Situational awareness and group safety
Ages: 16 (with parent or guardian also in attendance) and up.
Duration: 2 hours. All equipment provided.
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