MARINA DEL REY WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Stand Up in the Lagoon: A One-Hour SUP Basic at Marina Del Rey
A one-hour Paddle Method session at Mothers Beach that teaches basic strokes, standing from the knees, and on-water practice inside Marina Del Rey's lagoon.
Stand Up in the Lagoon: A One-Hour SUP Basic at Marina Del Rey.
SUP Basic with Paddle Method starts on the sand at Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey with focused instruction, then moves into the protected lagoon for supervised paddling practice and open cruising during the remainder of the hour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Core Skills: From Knees to Stand
The session begins with roughly twenty minutes on the sand to learn knee paddling in the self-rescue position and the steps to stand up, then progresses to on-water skill-building.
Protected Lagoon Practice
Instruction and paddling take place within the limits of Mothers Beach lagoon in Marina Del Rey, allowing participants to focus on straight-line paddling, stopping, and turning.
An Hour to Get Your SUP Legs
After the initial coached drills, the rest of the one-hour session is yours to cruise, reinforce new skills, and practice basic stop-and-turn strokes under coach supervision.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
The session flows from shore-based coaching to sheltered on-water practice: a short, focused block on the sand to learn knee paddling and the transition to standing, followed by guided paddling drills in the lagoon and free time to cruise and practice newly learned strokes.
THE BASICS
Core Skills: From Knees to Stand
The session begins with roughly twenty minutes on the sand to learn knee paddling in the self-rescue position and the steps to stand up, then progresses to on-water skill-building.
THE ROUTE
Protected Lagoon Practice
Instruction and paddling take place within the limits of Mothers Beach lagoon in Marina Del Rey, allowing participants to focus on straight-line paddling, stopping, and turning.
THE TIME
An Hour to Get Your SUP Legs
After the initial coached drills, the rest of the one-hour session is yours to cruise, reinforce new skills, and practice basic stop-and-turn strokes under coach supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The SUP Basic session runs one hour.
Meet at Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey for shore-side instruction and launch.
Equipment is provided by the operator; bring swimwear and whatever you need for an hour on the water.
All paddlers must be able to swim at least 50 feet and get on the board unassisted; minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the SUP Basic session?
The session lasts one hour.
Where do we meet for the lesson?
The meeting location is Mothers Beach, Marina Del Rey.
What will I learn during SUP Basic?
You'll learn knee paddling in the self-rescue position, how to paddle in a straight line, and basic stop and turn strokes, beginning with shore-based instruction and continuing on the water.
Do I need to bring a board or paddle?
No — equipment is included with the session.
Are there any prerequisites or age restrictions?
All paddlers must be able to swim at least 50 feet and get on the board unassisted; minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where in Marina Del Rey will we paddle?
Paddling and practice take place within the limits of Mothers Beach lagoon in Marina Del Rey.