Save the Date! (Registration will open a month before the event)
The WINGS Learn to Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) program starts with a short land lesson to review simple safety tips and practical information to successfully operate a standup paddleboard (SUP). The process is broken down into how to get on the board from the dock, how to stand (or not stand), the mechanics of paddling, simple turns, and how to safely exit the board. As a group we’ll paddle to a quiet spot on Griffy Lake and then sit or recline on our boards for quiet meditation, taking in the sounds of nature. The lake is teeming with activity, from blue herons landing nearby to kingfishers flying overhead.
Space is limited to 18 participants.
The WINGS Learn to SUP program will be held on Sunday June 15, 2025 from 11 am to 12 pm at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve (3400 N. Headley Rd. Bloomington, IN). The group will meet near the Griffy Lake Boathouse by the picnic tables. There is plenty of onsite parking and two pit toilets, however there is no running water on site, so participants are highly encouraged to bring a full drinking water bottle.
Lifejackets, paddles, and standup paddle boards will be provided. This program will take place outside and on the water, so please plan to dress accordingly. All WINGS participants will be asked to sign the Griffy Lake Boat Rental Agreement prior to launch.
Cost: FREE
To make sure we prepare enough materials for this program, we ask that all participants PLEASE REGISTER by June 12.
This is an official WINGS event! The goal of Women in Nature Gaining Skills (WINGS) is to encourage and empower women with the skills and confidence they need to partake in outdoor recreation activities in the south-central Indiana area. Each WINGS event features women-led hands-on training, with the goal of building a community of women interested in outdoor recreation. WINGS events take place on the 3rd Sunday* of each month and are open to women ages 16 and up.
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