ANNAPOLIS SUP FIELD GUIDE
Eastport: Master Stand‑Up Paddleboarding in One Hour on Annapolis Water
A 60‑minute private SUP lesson with professional racers and certified instructors that teaches board handling, stroke technique and water safety—this guide lays out what to expect and what’s provided.
Eastport: Master Stand‑Up Paddleboarding in One Hour on Annapolis Water.
Set against Annapolis’s sheltered water, Eastport’s private SUP lessons compress essential skills into a focused, one‑hour session. Under the guidance of professional racers and ASI & WPA certified instructors you’ll move from a land briefing to hands‑on water practice—covering board handling, entry and exit, paddle and stroke technique, stance and an introduction to turning—while using equipment supplied by the operator.
Route Schematic
Itinerary route schematic
A short sequence of stops that take you from briefing to on‑water practice.
Land briefing & equipment overview
The lesson begins on land with an equipment overview and basic board handling and entry/exit instruction.
Entry to the water
Transition from shore to water under instructor supervision to establish safe entry and exit technique.
On‑water technique session
Coached practice of paddle and stroke technique, stance and form, water safety and an introduction to turning.
The one‑hour private lesson includes entry/exit instruction and water safety training and is designed to cover fundamentals within that timeframe; instructors teach from certified standards and will guide participants through each step.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The lesson is compact and pragmatic: a brief on‑land introduction to equipment and safe procedures, then a coached on‑water segment where instructors reteach stance, refine paddle strokes and introduce turning and safe entries and exits—all within a guided 60‑minute private format.
THE INSTRUCTORS
Professional racers and certified teachers
Lessons are led by professional SUP racers or ASI & WPA certified instructors who focus on technique and water safety during the 60‑minute private session.
THE LESSON
Land briefing followed by focused on‑water practice
The 60‑minute format begins on land with equipment orientation and board handling before moving into the water portion to practice paddle stroke, stance, turning and safe entry/exit.
THE SETUP
All equipment supplied; ready to go
Everything needed for the lesson is provided by the operator, so participants arrive ready to learn without gear concerns.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson fits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All equipment is provided by the operator—arrive in comfortable, water‑appropriate clothing and ready to participate.
Boards, paddles and any required safety equipment are included with the lesson.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The private lesson lasts 60 minutes (one hour).
Where do I meet for the lesson?
Meet at 655 Americana Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—All equipment is included for the lesson.
Who teaches the lessons?
Lessons are taught by professional SUP racers or instructors certified by ASI and WPA.
What will I learn during the lesson?
The 60‑minute session starts on land with equipment and board handling and then moves to the water to cover paddle and stroke technique, stance and form, water safety and an introduction to turning.
Is this suitable for children or older participants?
The program is offered to participants of all ages.
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