West Virginia SUP Boarding

Adventure Play Lake SUP Boarding Instruction

A great way to experience Paddle Boards for the first time and you never have to leave camp... just walk down to our Adventure Play Lake and have a blast. An instructor will teach you launching techniques, kneeling and standing positions, balance and stance, forward stroke and sweep stroke, advance maneuvers incling offset stance, wheelies and pivot turns. Then your off and ready to have some serious fun!

Guidelines

• No experience required.
• Maximum 4 guests to play.
• 2.5 Hours.
• Minimum age 6.

Half Day SUP Boarding on the New River

Experience the thrill of walking on water in the heart of the scenic New River Gorge on the New River. Depending on the water level, there are different sections we will run. These boards were designed for moving whitewater and your guide will show you the trick and maneuvers of challenging these play spots. As you get comfortable on the flat water first your guide will teach you how to maneuver upstream to the bottom of rapids where you can play in small waves and eddies.

Guidelines

• No experience required.
• Our most popular option.
  
• Maximum 4 guests to play.
• Half Day Trip.
• Minimum age 12.

Full Day SUP Boarding on the Summersville Lake

There is no better place to learn SUP Paddle Boards than on the Summersville Lake. Tower cliff lines, secluded grottos and waterfalls to explore and crystal clear water makes for the perfect setting. This large lake is the ultimate escape to relax, swim and have fun. Lunch included.

Guidelines

• No experience required.
• Beautiful setting.
  
• Maximum 4 guests to play.
• Full Day Trip.
• Lunch included.
  
• Minimum age 12.

Ready to try paddleboarding? Here are some tips:

1) Flat water is the best way to begin, once you get comfortable you can try it on the river.

2) Many beginners start off by paddling on their knees first, then work on standing up to paddle.

3) When standing, make sure your feet are shoulder width apart. Some people like to keep one foot slightly ahead of the other.

4) Make sure you are in the center of the board.

5) Use your hips, not your head or upper body to maintain your balance,

6) Don't look down at your feet, look around and enjoy the views. This will help you to learn how to keep your balance faster.

Paddleboarding is much easier than it looks. Some catch on quickly, while others may take a few attemps to get it down. Either way, everyone will be off soon enough exploring the water ways!