Stand-up Paddling

Our small group SUP courses are designed for all skill and ability levels and will give advanced paddlers an opportunity to hone their techniques. Want to try your hand at the hottest new sport on the water? Sign up for one of our stand up paddleboard (SUP) classes and see what the excitement is about. Starting out in Waikiki in the 1930’s for surfers to more quickly paddle into waves, using a long canoe paddle became popular as an alternative to hand paddling and quickly standing. The sport largely dropped off the radar for many years, and was recently re-popularized when famous big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and some of his Hawaiian surf buddies started doing it using specialized boards and paddles.

In addition to its colorful history, it‘s a great way to cruise the water seeing everything around and below you, and is one of the best whole body workouts you will ever do.

Course Details

Length: 3 Hours
Minimum Enrollment: 3
Maximum Enrollment: 6
Minimum Age Requirement: 16
(Children 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent registered in the course also.)

Pricing

General Public: $70
CSUS Alumni: $65
Affiliates: $60
Sac State Students: $45

What to expect

• A swim test is required.
• You will get wet! Bring a towel.
• You should wear clothes that are comfortable and can get wet.
• Most appropriate shoes are tennis shoes.
• NO FLIP FLOPS!
• The Front Office staff can hold your keys during class.
• Any other personal belongings may be stored in a $0.50 one-time use locker. (Takes 2 quarters)

2026 Stand Up Paddling Class Schedule

register online here