Standup Paddleboard Lessons
For First Timers and Seasoned Paddlers
Standup Paddleboard Lessons
Private 1-on-1 or Private Group SUP Lesson
Jump start your Stand Up Paddling, learn new paddling skills or simply have a fun experience. You’ll learn proper paddle stroke, turning, water safety, choosing the right equipment, and more. Your 1.5 hour lesson includes board, paddle, personal flotation device (PFD), leash and photos delivered via email. ALL paddlers must know how to swim.
- $85 pp for 1-on-1 lesson. 1.5 hour lesson.
- $65 pp for private group, minimum of 2 paddlers. 1.5 hour lesson.
- $50 pp for private group, minimum of 5 paddlers. 1.5 hour lesson.
Contact Dee to schedule: dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 or 
Available 7 days a week.
Please Note: There is a $5 marina parking fee Saturday & Sunday from 10am-7pm.
ACA Level 1 Introduction to SUP Class
An comprehensive introductory 3 hour lesson in a group setting, that will go over the following skills:
- Equipment: Types of boards, paddles, leashes, PFDs
- Launching: Off beach and docks
- Paddle: Sizing, holding while kneeling/standing, switching sides
- Strokes: Forward, reverse, sweeps (turns), cross-bow, bracing, draws
- Stance: Neutral and staggered variations, kneeling, sitting
- Safety & Rescue: Paddle tow or tether tow, injured or unresponsive rescue, float plan
- Nautical Rules/Water Safety: USCG, local safety requirements, safety in multi-use areas
Lesson includes board, paddle, personal flotation device (PFD) and leash. ALL paddlers must know how to swim.
- $90 pp. Class includes all equipment. 3 hour class.
Class size is limited. (Reservations are required)
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to reserve a spot.
Class times listed on calendar.ACA Level 2 SUP Class – Advanced SUP Skills
Take your SUP skills to the next level. An advanced class that will go over the following skills:
- Maneuvers: Pivot turns, Cross stepping, Shuffle stepping, Weight transfer (nose to tail, rail to rail), Edging
- Strokes: Bracing (cross-tail, slap), corrective strokes while moving
- Stroke Refinement: Optimizing the reach, catch, power, release & return phases of the stroke
- Safety & Rescue: Unresponsive rescue to shore, towing with a tow belt
- Balance & Core Exercise: Simple exercises to enhance you balance & core stability
A 3 hour group lesson that includes board, paddle, personal flotation device (PFD) and leash.
- $90 pp. Class includes all equipment and board. 3 hour class.
Class size is limited. (Reservations are required)
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to reserve a spot.
Girl Scout Paddleboarding Badge & Patch Classes
» Senior Paddling Badge for Girl Scouts ages 11-14 (grades 6-8)
Introduce your troop to the fun and challenge of stand up paddleboarding. Girls will learn safety, paddling techniques, self-rescue, and complete skill demonstrations to earn their badge. Taught by a Certified ACA SUP Instructor with all required paperwork provided.
- 1.5 hour class, $40 per person, includes badge. Minimum of 4 girl scouts. Must provide documentation of current girl scout status.
» Fun Patch Paddleboarding for all Girl Scout Levels
- 1.5 hour class, $35 per person, includes fun patch. Minimum of 4 girl scouts. Must provide documentation of current girl scout status.
Registering for a Class
- Payment must be paid in advance to reserve your spot.
- Each participant must know how to swim.
- Waivers will need to be signed by parent beforehand.
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to schedule.
Scouting America Paddleboarding Classes
Scouts can earn the BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding Award in a fun and safe environment. Taught by a certified ACA instructor, our class covers SUP basics, water safety, self-rescue, and proper paddling techniques on calm water. All required paperwork is provided to meet Scouting America guidelines.
- 1.5 hour class, $40 per person, includes badge. Minimum of 4 scouts.
Registering for a Class
- Payment must be paid in advance to reserve your spot.
- Each participant must know how to swim.
- Waivers will need to be signed by parent beforehand.
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to schedule.
Paddlefit – Workout on Water
View calendar for specific class times.
Take your workout on the water. A full body workout that will challenge every muscle thru core, balance, cardio and strength exercises, with some added paddle sprints and balance challenges. All fitness levels welcome. Exercises will be modified as necessary.
Class includes board, paddle, personal flotation device (PFD) leash and anchor. ALL paddlers must know how to swim.
- $30 pp. Class includes all equipment and board.
Class size is limited. (Reservation & prepayment are required)
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to reserve a spot.
CardioSUP – Distance Paddling
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Take your cardio workout on the water. This will be an intermediate level paddle. We will be keeping a moderate pace while putting in some distance paddling and/or doing interval sprints. During the paddle you will be given pointers to make your paddling more efficient.
- $30 pp. Class includes all equipment and board.
Class size is limited. (Reservation & prepayment are required)
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to reserve a spot.
SUP Fitness & Personal Training
Looking to change up your workout? Or have you hit a plateau in your SUP training? All new training sessions start with a full posture and movement assessment to identify muscular imbalances followed by a weekly periodized program tailored to the specific individual.
- $85 pp for 1-on-1 training. 1.5 hour session.
- $65 pp for private group training, minimum of 2 paddlers. 1.5 hour session.
- $50 pp for private group training, minimum of 5 paddlers. 1.5 hour session.
Contact dee@supnewjersey.com or call or text 201-213-2698 to schedule.
Available 7 days a week.
Dee Schmitz
Certified SUP Instructor
12 Years of Experience
Contact Dee to schedule: dee@supnewjersey.com
call or text 201-213-2698
Available 7 days a week.
- ACA Level 2 SUP Instructor
- Paddlefit Core
- WPA Level 1
- NASM CPT Certified Personal Trainer
- Human Movement Specialist (Brookbush Institute)
- Flash Reflex Trainer (Blazepod)
- Bliss Paddle Yoga
- Surfset Trainer
- ACA Paddlesports Safety Certified
- U.S. Center SafeSport Trained
- NOLS Wilderness First Aid
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Mental Health First Aid
- Boater’s Safety Certificate
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