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"We will have you paddling comfortably
within the first ten minutes!" - Specialist Gary Stone
Paddling lessons at Wingra Park on Lake Wingra in Madison, WI
Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding, the fastest growing watersport in the world. Our instructors are seasoned stand up paddlers and will have you paddling comfortably within the first 10 minutes. The 1½ hour course will teach you:
a. Finding the sweet spot for balance and comfort
b. Paddling technique
c. Basic turning technique
d. Choosing appropriate gear

Lesson dates and times:
June 5th 10:00am
June 19th 9:30am
June 24th 3:30pm
July 8th 3:30pm
July 11th 9:30am
July 15th 3:30pm
July 22nd 3:30pm
July 29th 3:30pm
August 5th 3:30pm
August 12th 3:30pm
Call Gary Stone directly at (608) 849-0600 or email info@paddleboardspecialists.com to sign up.
Cost is $35/person.
Video links, instructional:
Learn to Stand Up Paddle with Kristy Murphy
Basic SUP techniques by Starboard
SUP basics with stand up paddlesurf UK
Flat water basic lesson from UK
SUP for triatheletes hosted by trainers:
SUP: a full body workout with Nicki Gregg
#1 Choosing paddle length
#2 picking up your board
#3 standing up and foot positioning
#4 paddling basics
#5 turning around
#6 paddling techniques to make your way upwind
#7 coming in and getting off your board
#8 Rules of SUP for safety
#9 getting over whitewater
#10 catching a wave
#11 attaching the leash
#12: Cutting your paddle to length
#14 installing paddle shaft grip
#15 installing fins on your board
Paddle stroke technique demonstrated by Dave Kalama. To music, no commentary
Practicing to get more comfortable in waves or rougher water
Quick turn technique
Paddling over a wave
Werner Paddles Tip #1, Choosing a paddle with Werner's Dan Gavere
Werner Paddles Tip #2, forward stroke
Werner Paddles Tip #3, turning
SUP etiquette in the waves with Werner Paddles
River SUP basics at the US National Whitewater Center:


Video links, fun footage:
Dan Gavere of Werner Paddles shares his stoke for SUP
How much fun you can have with your SUP board in small waves
Video of Starboard K15 in action
Kalama Maui Downwinder run, awesome footage to watch
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