Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

About this class

This beginner lesson takes place at Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, a protected cove where the calm water lets you focus on paddling technique without worrying about waves or currents. Your certified instructor covers stance, paddle grip, stroke mechanics, turning, and how to recover from a fall before sending you out to practice on your own with support nearby. Board, paddle, leash, and a change of dry bag are all provided, and the lesson typically includes open paddle time after the instruction portion so you can solidify what you learned.