Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Mountain Island Lake Charlotte, NC
Saturday 8/6 or Sunday 8/7
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When: Saturday 8/6 Cost $99.00 (Limited to first 10 Registered) Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Where: Mountain Island Lake, Latta Plantation, Charlotte, NC Address: 60 Access Street Huntersville, NC (Follow signs to kayak drop-in) |
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When: Sunday 8/7 Cost $99.00 (Limited to first 10 Registered) Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Where: Mountain Island Lake, Latta Plantation, Charlotte, NC Address: 60 Access Street Huntersville, NC (Follow signs to kayak drop-in) |
Yoga Club is partnering with Stride Stand Up Paddleboards to offer a 2 hour beginner stand up paddleboard adventure course for only $99! Sessions are limited to the first 10 registered.
During this stand up paddleboard adventure course, a Stride instructional guide will teach the basics of stand up paddleboarding, introduce some advanced techniques, and cover water safety. You'll have the ability to explore some of the beauty of the surrounding waterway during a wonderful on-water experience on a stand up paddleboard. For those interested, Yoga Club will also introduce you to the basics of playing with Yoga on the Paddleboard (not a part of the standard lessons...but can be introduced during playtime for those interested).
The kayak and paddleboarding adventure will begin with teaching participants the following:
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Getting familiar with the parts of a Stride Airlite HD stand up paddleboard
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Basic safety precautions when getting on and off a stand up paddleboard
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How to wear your pfd
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On water safety
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Paddling in the seated position, paddling on your knees, and standing up paddling
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How to get back on the board in deep water
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Effective forward stroke, back stroke, sweep stroke, J-stroke
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How to paddle forward, spin, stop, brace, turn, and move sideways
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Last but not least everyone will have the opportunity to walk the nose of the board, just like surfing a wave on a long board!
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This Stand Up Paddleboard course will cover all the above and more, including a basic introduction to Yoga on the Paddleboard for those interested!
Stride's professional instructors are personally trained by Luke Hopkins, a national champion kayaker and Stand Up Paddleboard professional. The two hour lesson is performed on the Stride Airlite HD, a soft-surfaced paddleboard that can quickly transform into a kayak with an attachable seat. This aquatic experience will give you the feeling of walking on water!
Sessions suitable for total beginners. All gear is supplied for this 2 hour lesson. You must weigh between 80-280 pounds, be able to swim, and be in reasonably good health. You will be required to carry the paddleboard to and from the water. The Stride Airlite HD paddleboard weighs 32 lbs, so as a result, this trip is not suitable for young children. You must have sturdy footwear for portaging that will stay on your feet if you take a swim. Flip flops, clogs, and other loose fitting footwear are unacceptable. Trips subject to proper weather and water conditions.
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DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group, any of the group's leaders, officers, representatives, instructors, or sponsors liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly from or as a consequence of any group activity including but not limited to any injury, loss, or damage related to any hiking, swimming, white water rafting, zip lining or other activity entered into with the group.
http://www.ridestride.com/ssp/charlotteintrosup
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