Mike’s Paddle will provide you with a level-appropriate board (including fin and leash), and a sanitized paddle, PFD and “Farmer John/Jane” (sleeveless) long wetsuit (optional).

• Wear your swimsuit (for under the wetsuit we provide, or under your clothing if you opt out of wearing a wetsuit)
• For clothing, we recommend a NON-COTTON exercise shirt/rash guard, exercise pants/board shorts/yoga pants, or dry-fit like clothing
• Sunglasses (Chums/Croakies/leashes are highly recommended and available for purchase in the shop)
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Water

Our class ratio is one instructor per five students (or better!) so you will have plenty of access to your knowledgeable instructor for questions and feedback.

• Ideal Conditions: < 10 knots of wind, < 1 knots of current, no waves
• Paddling distance: 1-2 miles
• Paddle strokes: forward, stop, reverse turns, forward and reverse sweeps, and introduction to draw strokes, with a focus on side draw
• Footwork: changing footwork with turns
• Rescue skills: self-rescues with or without PFD, mounting the board from the middle or tail
• Environment knowledge: understanding basic tide high/low changes and weather patterns

• Ideal conditions: < 10 knots of wind, < 2 knots of current, waves < 1 foot
• Paddling distance: 1-3 miles
• Paddle strokes: refining forward strokes with increased speed and power, including cross-nose draw, nose draw and side slip, plus an introduction to bracing and pivot turns
• Footwork: “trimming” the board from mid to tail, tail to mid, introduction to surf stance and modified surf stance for more forward power
• Rescue skills: partner/parent/child rescues and paddling
• Environment knowledge: tide currents and wind scale

• Ideal conditions: < 10 knots of wind, < 2 knots of current, waves < 1 foot
• Paddling distance: 1-4 miles
• Paddle strokes: refining forward strokes with increased speed and power under windy conditions, combination strokes (backward/cross nose, cross nose/forward sweep, reverse sweep/nose draw)
• Footwork: shuffle, cross step, pivot stance, board kicking
• Rescue skills: partner/parent/child rescues and paddling under windy conditions
• Environment knowledge: refine tide currents and wind scale

Intro to SUP (Level 1) and Speed & Turns (Level 2) classes will be taught on our basic all around boards. Paddle in the Wind (Level 3) class will be taught on our touring boards.

• Basic Boards include: Glides, SIC Tao Surfs or Tao Fits - all super stable for newer paddlers and ideal for SUP Yoga
• Touring Boards include: SIC Sonic’s 12’6" x 30" - one of the most versatile touring boards on the market, offering stability with more speed and control than an all-around board

Classes will only be cancelled when the wind hits 15 knots, there is a storm, the air quality is at an unhealthy level, or a case of COVID-19 has been reported among students or Mike’s Paddle staff. Please review our weather/conditions and Air Quality/COVID guidelines.

Yes! Cancel seven days prior to your class or lesson and receive a full refund. Cancel within seven days but up to 24 hours prior to your class or lesson and receive credit toward any future Mike's Paddle purchase. Cancel within 24 hours and unfortunately we can provide no refund or credit.

Out of respect for all of our clients and staff, if you are fifteen minutes late you have forfeited the class.