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Ready to boost your paddleboarding skills? Join SUP Pups in San Diego for an Intro to Race SUP lesson where you'll learn balance, speed techniques, and get personalized coaching on a 14-foot race board.
Ready to boost your paddleboarding skills? Join SUP Pups in San Diego for an Intro to Race SUP lesson where you'll learn balance, speed techniques, and get personalized coaching on a 14-foot race board.
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If you're eager to elevate your stand-up paddleboarding skills, the Race SUP Lesson offered by SUP Pups in San Diego is the perfect challenge. This private, introductory race lesson focuses on helping you master the balance and technique required to glide smoothly on a 14-foot race board. Located in the calm, beautiful waterways of San Diego, the experience is calm yet exhilarating. Your knowledgeable instructor provides personalized guidance tailored to your pace, ensuring you gain confidence as you learn how to optimize speed and control. Throughout the lesson, action photos and videos are captured, giving you a keepsake to remember your progress and performance. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler looking to try race SUP for the first time or someone wanting to improve their paddling efficiency, this session helps sharpen your skills in a supportive and fun environment. The combination of focused coaching, serene waters, and stunning views makes this adventure unforgettable. After your lesson, take the opportunity to explore San Diego’s waterfront, enjoy local eats, or continue paddling on your own as the city offers plenty of vibrant outdoor activities.
moderate.
1.5–2 hours.
Participants should have moderate fitness with good balance and core strength for paddling and maintaining stability on the race board.
A basic ability to stand and paddle on a SUP is recommended, but this lesson focuses on advancing your skills, so beginners with some experience can participate.
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a towel, and wear swimwear or quick-dry clothing suitable for water activities.
Yes! Your instructor will capture action shots and videos so you can see your progress and share your adventure.
This is a private lesson, so you will receive personalized attention from your instructor.
Participants should be at least 12 years old and comfortable swimming and handling a paddleboard.
SUP Pups will reschedule your lesson in case of unsafe weather like high winds or storms to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
San Diego’s waterfront has maritime roots and the area around Mission Bay was shaped by natural and human history influencing local recreation.
SUP Pups practices eco-friendly guidelines to protect San Diego’s waterways, encouraging guests to use reef-safe products and respect wildlife habitats.
SUP Pups is a San Diego-based paddle boarding company that specializes in dog-friendly stand up paddleboard (SUP) lessons, private coaching, and community events. Founded to bring dog lovers together on the water, SUP Pups runs group paddles and themed events—like Pups & Paradise and Bark, Boards & Babes—alongside structured lessons for every skill level. Lessons include beginner-friendly Paddle Board Basics and Inflatable SUP Lesson 101, private sessions tailored for partners and pups, and intermediate clinics such as Advance Technique & Speed and Footwork & Play. SUP CUB Kid Lessons introduce ages 6–17 to water safety and paddling fundamentals in a supportive environment. Many sessions include a 10-minute land demo, on-water safety instruction, and action photos to capture the experience. Events and locations are centered in San Diego, with regular activity at Liberty Station and Ocean Beach. SUP Pups offers both group events and one-on-one instruction—private packages include photo documentation and personalized coaching. Multiple experiences are explicitly dog-friendly and designed to help pets feel comfortable on the board. SUP Pups emphasizes safety, clear instruction, and community engagement. Seasonal and charity-focused events invite local paddlers and dog owners to connect while supporting neighborhood causes. All programming is delivered in third-person professional instruction format and is accompanied by on-water equipment guidance, including inflating and caring for inflatable SUPs. Whether booking a beginner lesson, an advanced clinic, a kids class, or a themed event, guests can expect structured teaching, fun dog-friendly moments, and memorable paddles across San Diego waters.
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