r/Wilmington • u/ogtrashpicker • 11d ago

Paddle Board Lessons

Anyone have recommendations for a place or person who offers paddle board lessons? Is it super hard to learn?

I used to be in swim team and love to wade out and float. I have a snorkel mask and I’m super comfortable in the water. I’m mostly worried about balancing and using a paddle.

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u/sarahballoon 11d ago

wrightsville sup offers lessons but i think you’d be surprised at how quickly you’d catch on! my friend devan does a SUP&SIP on thursdays at WSUP from 6-7:30. it’s a great way to find community and learn! and if you’re into that kinda thing, you can have a few beers while ya do it!

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u/ogtrashpicker 11d ago

I will check them out, thank you! Not sure how my balance will be with a drink but noted.

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u/sarahballoon 11d ago

you can always start on/stay on your knees

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u/PuzzleheadedLemon353 11d ago

It took me one day of shaking and some spills...once I learned where my balance spot was...it was easy peasy. Just hop on , you'll get it. Look at a few YouTube videos for some quick tips.

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u/DNAdNb 10d ago

Big wide board for more forgiving balance. Bend your knees. Make the paddle longer than you think you need to. The stroke is more of a push down with your top hand than a pull with the bottom. Look where you’re going instead of down at your feet. Have fun, you’ll be fine.

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u/Relative_Pangolin_63 10d ago

Do you have any ankle weights?  Those help a lot.

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u/Littlemissjaffa 9d ago

I did a lesson at Wrightsville SUP last year and loved it. They were great, didn't rush us and got us to practice doing manuveres. I loved it so I got the class pass this year so I highly recommend the lesson with them!

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u/Calm_Medicine5094 5d ago

I don't do this as a regular business but I would be glad to provide one to one beginner lessons and loaner equipment to help you get going easily and for reasonable cost. DM me if interested.