Summer of SUP (All ages)

Quail Lake Park - Southwest Lake915 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdColorado Springs CO 80906
Google Map

Notes regarding time

Multiple session times, each session is 1 hour

Description

It's a Summer of SUP! Join us at Quail Lake for our donation-based 1-hour Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) classes. UpaDowna will be at Quail Lake every other Sunday beginning June 9. Select from 4 different class times throughout the morning and early afternoon. Summer of SUP classes are open to all ages and abilities. See below for age guidelines.

Learning objectives for the class include:

Understand basic terminology of the SUP and paddle.
Learn how to properly fit all safety devices including PFD and leashes.
Identify safety considerations and environmental hazards on the water.
Demonstrate how to remount SUP.
Demonstrate how to properly leave launching area and get on the SUP.
Demonstrate various paddling strokes.

Please arrive 15-minutes prior to start time.

Schedule:

June 9: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm
June 23: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm
July 7: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm
July 21: No Classes - UpaDowna will be hosting a special FREE class at Manitou Lake in Woodland Park
Aug 4: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm
Aug 18: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm

Age recommendations:

Children 12 years old and under are recommended to have an additional participant onboard SUP.
Children 5 years old and under are required to have one participant, who is comfortable paddling onboard.

What’s Included: UpaDowna’s Summer of SUP classes provide all safety education, instruction, and equipment including SUP, paddle, leash, and a dry bag for small personal belongings.

Where: Quail Lake - Southwest side of lake by the playground. Look for the UpaDowna tent!

Parking: Parking is limited at Quail Lake. Please abide by all posted parking signs. Do not park in the surrounding neighborhoods. If the lot on the west side of the lake is full, you will have to park on the east side of the lake and walk a short .2 mi along the trail to the west side.

Cost: This is a donation-based event. An $18 donation per SUP is recommended. Each participant must register individually. Cash, card, and Venmo payments are accepted for walk-up registration.