Learn to stand up paddle surf with us here in beautiful San Diego!
We offer private lessons for students of all ages. We can also set up a lesson for a group of friends or family members.
Stop dreaming about it and do it! We're ready to get you on the water and paddling today.
Stand Up Paddle Surf Lesson 1 Flat Water Paddling: This is lesson is an introduction to stand up paddling. Our goal is to provide you with the basic techniques needed to safely paddle a stand up board. You will leave the lesson with all the skills necessary to paddle with confidence and safety.
In Lesson 1 you will learn correct stroke technique, how to turn the board using four different paddle strokes, foot placement and stance, and, importantly, how to self rescue. In addition we'll discuss board selection and paddle sizing. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have about stand up paddling- come curious, leave satisfied!
Photo: San Diego Bay is a perfect place to learn the fundamentals of stand up paddling- you'll learn in a safe, flat water environment.
The entire lesson is conducted in calm, flat waters. It is important for new paddlers to begin in relatively tranquil conditions. These conditions allow us to focus on the important elements of board, paddle and stroke. As a beginner, you can never get enough flat water paddle time. The more you paddle the better you get!
Cost for Lesson 1 is $100/person, the lesson takes 1.5 hours to complete all equipment except a wetsuit (only needed in the winter) is provided.
Email: john@paddlesurf.net or 619.213.6622
Paddle Surf Gear Rentals Available: With Pick Up and Drop Off!!! If you've got basic paddling skills and would like to rent a board and paddle I will deliver the equipment to either Glorietta Bay or Grand Caribe Beach in Coronado (flatwater) or Silver Strand State Beach (surf paddling) and pick it up at the end of the rental period. These boards are big and difficult to handle. Let us take the hassle out of paddling. Rental with Delivery and Pickup is $60/3 hours, board and paddle. If you'd like for me to deliver the equipment to a different beach in San Diego there will be an additional charge.
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A few client testimonials:
Ralph and Kim, Florida
"No Worries here.
My wife and I are both avid kiteboarders, snowboarders, and wakeboarders. All too often lessons are little more than cashectomies from some punk who spews a bunch of dude talk like "it's all good" or "no worries dude". Our 2 Standup Paddle Surf lessons from John Ashley were an absolute pleasure and there were "no worries".
John is a high school chemistry teacher and truly has a gift for teaching. He conveys the important messages with great preciseness. His disposition is best described as FRIENDLY. Within 5 minutes we felt like we knew him for years.
My wife and I had a small amount of SUP experience before traveling to San Diego for our lesson with John (we flew in from Florida). Within 30 minutes John was able to get rid of some bad habits we had already developed.
Day two was all waves. Within a couple of hours John had me identifying "right and lefts" and turning down the line. He was also able to get my wife, who had some trepidation, to ride her first wave.
Our experience with John was a 10+. The ten goes to John and the + is for the sea lions that surfed with us (crazy cool). We are looking forward to our next trip to San Diego....so John can take us to the next level.
Ralph and Kim
P.S. His gear was top shelf."
Hi John. I wanted to thank you for Saturday's lesson on the SUP. I have been debating over the past 6 months whether or not to buy a board and the time we spent out on the water was the perfect intro! It's clear that you are a natural teacher and that you are in love with the SUP life. Thanks again!
Scott Bell, Palo Alto
My sister and I took a flatwater lesson from John. It was great. He's a highschool chem teacher and lays things out clear and in progression. Very upbeat and chatty waterman. It's a good intro.
TJ, Carlsbad, Ca
The SUP lesson that my brother and I took with John Ashley was a huge success. The two of us had never before been on an SUP board and John met us totally prepared with quality equipment and a very professional attitude. He was excellent at conveying the "need to know" information quickly and before we knew it we were off for an hour of fun.
Laura, Carlsbad, Ca
Thank you again for the paddle surfing experience - it was incredible! I have been talking about it non-stop to friends and family, encouraging every one to try it. John was a fantastic teacher. He offered detailed explanations prior to getting on the water, easy instruction during the session (so I didn't develop bad habits), and a great review at the end. I highly recommend that anyone who is considering paddle surfing, take a lesson from John, and try it!
Kendra, Italy
"Ever since I first saw a guy off in the horizon on a paddle board,
I was intrigued to give it a shot. John made it easy for me to get
out in the water and experience paddle boarding. He provided
great equipment, a great spot, and most importantly great instruction!
Thanks to John's dynamic instruction, I gained the confidence to
take up paddle surfing as my new hobby.
This wasn't just a great lesson, but a great experience."
Zach, La Jolla
John gives you the ultimate Stand Up Paddling
experience. The lesson was high quality. John made learning to SUP, EASY, FUN AND SAFE. My husband is in the military and this is a wonderful form of fitness that you can do where ever you live. After just one lesson with John I already feel hooked and all I can think about is when I can go out again.
Michelle, San Diego
Michelle, San Diego
John Ashley is a great choice for paddleboard lessons
He has a warm and engaging personality and wants to include you as part of the SUP community from your first contact.
He is very knowledgeable about the practical requirements of a beginning Stand Up Paddleboard participant.
He earnestly wants you to continue your participation in the sport after your lesson.
I really have enjoyed my experience with John.
Mark Williams, Agua Dulce California
Mark Williams, Agua Dulce California
Meet Your Instructor:
Photo: I am a professional educator with over fourteen years of classroom teaching experience. If you'd like to learn a little Chemistry while we're paddling or have questions about Marine Science, by all means, fire away!
Photo: Here I am in my favorite classroom- playing hookey under the lip!
2 comments:
John,
I just wanted to say thanks for introducing me to my new favorite sport! We had a great time at the lesson and I am looking forward to picking up my own board soon! Thanks again for the great day!
Hey Dan-
Happy to get you guys out there paddling! Keep me posted on your paddling adventures.
John
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