# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: New to paddle boarding? Want to be a more confident paddler? Want to refine your existing skills? Want to get back on your board smoothly after falling off? 

It's time to take a formal lesson so you can be an effective and safe paddler, and maximize your enjoyment of the sport. 

In this skills workshop you will learn:
* SUP equipment types (inflatable & hardboard). Anatomy of paddling equipment.
* Paddling Technique: How to hold the paddle, Stroke techniques, Body mechanics, Turning techniques, Slowing and stopping. 
* Maneuvering: Entering and launching in the water, Mounting and dis-mounting the board, Turning while stationary and moving, Navigating the water, Avoiding obstacles and people, How to fall and re-mount.
* Effective paddling while low on the board versus standing.
* Safety: Reading the weather and environment, Safety equipment, Safe paddling practices on land and water, Communication on the water, Avoiding hazardous situations.
* Safety and Rescue techniques.

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Rates:
$45 pp
Class size is limited to 6 participants.
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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How to Prepare:
When you book your reservation, you'll receive a confirmation email that includes instructions on how to prepare.

## Requirements
- 12+ years of age
- Ability to swim unassisted
- 24 hour cancellation
- Signed waiver
- Valid I.D. to check-in.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colorado-springs/essential-sup-skills-every-paddler-should-know/200030234679321
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colorado Springs
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Quail Lake COS
- **lat**: 38.78559
- **long**: -104.81052
- **full address**: Quail Lake COS, 915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.,Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know being held?
  - **A:** Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am at Quail Lake COS, 915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.,Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know?
  - **A:** Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know is organized by Dragonfly Paddle Yoga.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colorado Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Essential SUP Skills Every Paddler Should Know sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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