Kayak & Canoe Lessons - Basic Skills Stand Up Paddleboarding

Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard on the Deschutes River in Bend!

Click BOOK NOW to see the schedule and view availability or all the shop to reserve your spot: 541.317.9407

Times & Dates: Every Sunday throughout the summer. See our events calendar for specific times.

Cost: $45 includes gear and instruction

Watch this video above and see the class description below to get a feel for the class. And then let's get you out on the water!

Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world and has recently exploded in popularity in Central Oregon. If you are new to the sport, or looking to fine-tune your skills, this is the class for you.

We will start the class out in our beautiful outdoor classroom on the back lawn where we will discuss appropriate gear, different types of boards and water safety. We will then move on to stroke technique and different methods for balancing on the board and turning.

For the next part of class we will move out onto the Deschutes River and put our new skills to the test. 

Depending on the weather, you’ll need:

-river sandals, though bare feet is encouraged

-sunglasses with Croakies or Chums

-sunscreen and lip balm

-sun hat, rain hat or fleece hat

-quick drying top and bottom

-raincoat and rain pants (hopefully not!)

-water bottle to sip on during dry land portion of class

-towel and change of clothes for after class if you get wet

Tumalo Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories and we would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip.

The class will meet at the retail store in Bend, 805 Industrial Way, Suite 6 (Red Mill Building A, adjacent to the Colorado Bridge near the Old Mill.) Please contact the shop with any questions or concerns. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe 541.317.9407.

You may also be interested in checking our our Women's and Local's Stand Up Paddleboarding nights. We take out about 15 people Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights for a casual paddle behind the shop. We're offing this for a special rate of $25 with all gear included, but very light instruction. This is for people who would like to try out the sport and get to know some other active people in the community. Check out our events calendar for dates and times for our Women's and Local's Stand Up Paddleboarding nights on the Deschutes River.