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Stand Up Paddling was the cover story of Vermont Sports Magazine's June 2011 edition: Read it here
Promoting Stand Up Paddling in the Champlain Valley of Vermont
Experience the fun and freedom of Stand Up Paddleboarding — SUP — on the Northeast’s premier mountain lake. What’s better than taking in the spectacular Lake Champlain sunsets, gliding past lush and colorful shoreline, enjoying Green Mountain and Adirondack vistas, all while taking part in a growing new sport rooted in the Hawaiian spirit of Aloha …
"It's made me look at the lake in a whole new way."
— Kevin Manley, Charlotte
Paddlesurf Champlain means Stand Up Paddleboarding in Vermont, offering lessons and guided tours, short- and long-term rentals, and affordable boards and paddles from our summer location at Oakledge Park and Beach — right on the Burlington Bike Path!
Get a new perspective on Vermont's waterways. Stand Up with Paddlesurf Champlain!
Our private and group lessons take students through everything you need to know to enjoy this great sport the first time you try it. Board, paddle and life jacket are included in the price of the lesson.
PRICING: Private and semi-private lesson: $30 per hour
Hourlong group lesson (three or more): $20 per person
*Sign up for your lesson by emailing jason@paddlesurfchamplain.com or calling (802) 881-4905.
CLASS SYNOPSIS: We'll start with a discussion of the features of the surfboard and paddle; go over wind and weather considerations, safety practices and U.S. Coast Guard regulations; learn the different Stand Up Paddle strokes on land before entering the water; feel the balance point of the board from a kneeling position on water then get a feel for the board from the standing position; discuss advanced strokes and board-handling skills in the Stand Up Paddle position.
** Students completing the introductory lesson get $10 off a half- or full-day board and paddle rental!
RENTAL PRICING: $15 per hour; $40 half day; $55 full day
Staying in Vermont? We offer long-term rentals. (Free delivery and pickup in the Burlington area)
Our summer location Oakledge Park and Beach
We'll head south out of Oakledge Park about 75 minutes before the Lake Champlain sun sets over the Adirondack Mountains, reaching the beaches of South Cove in time to watch the sky and water light up orange. The way back will offer westerly views as the sun disappears behind the mountains and we complete the journey back to Oakledge Park as the lake quiets down at dusk. Tour Time: 90 minutes
The Beginner:
Take a cruise from the main beach at Oakledge Park to the South Cove area. This is a short cruise of less than a mile out and back. It offers a close-up look at the offshore lighthouse at Oakledge and a great view of the Burlington skyline. Tour time: 45 minutes
The Downtowner
Head north out of Oakledge and parallel the Burlington Bike Path into the downtown area. See where the “Spirit of Ethan Allen” ferry docks, view the Patrick Leahy Echo science center from offshore and cruise past Burlington’s grassy Waterfront Park. This is a two-mile paddle out and back. Tour time: 60 minutes
Red Rocks
We’ll paddle our way south out of Oakledge Park and skirt the rocky shoreline into Shelburne Bay. Around the corner lies Red Rocks Park, where interesting rock formations jut out over the water. This is a 3-mile paddle out and back. Tour time: 90 minutes.
Shelburne Point (advanced)
This tour takes paddlers Southwest out of Oakledge Park, paddling seemingly straight into the expansive Adirondack wilderness. Soon we are out into the broader lake, opening up views of the Green Mountains to the east. The destination is Shelburne Point, with its sunny, secluded beaches and towering rock formations. It’s a good place to refresh before heading back east to the Oakledge Park shore. This is a 5-mile paddle out and back. Tour time: 2 hours
Tour Pricing: $20 for hourlong tours; $25 for 90-minute tours; Advanced tour is $45 per person.
What is Stand Up Paddleboarding?
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a blend of surfing and paddling that allows you to stand and glide over water on a uniquely designed stable surfboard.
The sport is fun, easy to learn and can provide a rewarding full-body workout or a rhythmic, peaceful tour.
Stand Up Paddling has its roots in surfing and in recent years has exploded in popularity on lakes and rivers across the country. Once you try it, and experience the ease of motion, the Aloha spirit and the feeling of standing and gliding over water, you'll see why people of all ages and abilities are getting hooked on the sport.
SUP in Vermont Community ... Aloha ... Fitness
LOOKING FOR A MORE ACTIVE STAND UP PADDLING EXPERIENCE? Paddlesurf Champlain is the first surf school offering surf skiing lessons! Surf Skiing is new sport that has emerged from the snow and surf industries as a combination of surfing and skiing. Paddlesurf Champlain's clinics will involve students in the sport during its very beginnings. 
