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Stand Tall, Paddle Smart: Essential SUP Skills at Quail Lake
A focused 1.5-hour skills workshop that teaches core stand-up paddling techniques, safety practices, and self-rescue so newcomers build confidence on both hardboards and inflatables.
Stand Tall, Paddle Smart: Essential SUP Skills at Quail Lake.
This engaging 1.5-hour skills workshop is built for aspiring paddlers who want a firm foundation: paddle technique, maneuvering, safety practices and self-rescue drills delivered in a supportive lesson format so you leave more confident on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Core paddling on hardboards and inflatables
You’ll learn paddle handling, stroke technique and body mechanics across both hardboards and inflatables so you can adapt your stroke to different equipment and conditions.
Reading conditions and safe practices
The workshop covers weather and environment awareness, safety equipment and on-water communication to help you avoid hazards and paddle with better situational awareness.
Self-rescue and rescue techniques
Participants practice falling and re-mounting, self-rescue methods and basic rescue techniques so you can recover confidently if things go wrong.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
This compact, hands-on session moves from shore-based orientation to on-water practice: equipment familiarization, launching and mounting, stroke work and turning drills, then scenario-focused exercises such as navigating moving and still water and practicing self-rescue — all aimed at building practical confidence.
THE TECHNIQUE
Core paddling on hardboards and inflatables
You’ll learn paddle handling, stroke technique and body mechanics across both hardboards and inflatables so you can adapt your stroke to different equipment and conditions.
THE SAFETY
Reading conditions and safe practices
The workshop covers weather and environment awareness, safety equipment and on-water communication to help you avoid hazards and paddle with better situational awareness.
THE RESCUE
Self-rescue and rescue techniques
Participants practice falling and re-mounting, self-rescue methods and basic rescue techniques so you can recover confidently if things go wrong.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should hold off.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 1.5-hour skills workshop.
Participants will receive a confirmation email with preparation instructions; if you own an inflatable board you are encouraged to bring it. Bring swimwear/towel and any personal items you need.
Meeting point is Quail Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; check-in requires a signed waiver and valid ID at arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs for 1.5 hours.
What are the age requirements?
Published requirements include a minimum age of 12+, though a separate headline context also lists Ages 16+; confirm the applicable minimum when you book.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes — participants must be able to swim unassisted.
Is equipment provided or should I bring my own board?
The operator provides SUP equipment for the lesson; if you have your own inflatable you are encouraged to bring it.
What is the cancellation policy?
The policy requires a 24-hour cancellation notice.
What are the rates?
Rates listed are approximately $45 for adults (18+) and $40 for children aged 12–17.