Directions: Program meets behind Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store.
Ages: 14 & over (Minors between the ages of 14-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
Fee: $75 per person (All guests MUST register)
Includes: board & equipment
Terrain/Distance: Less than 2 miles in a flatwater environment.
Prerequisite: Because this is a 6 hour program on a SUP, previous SUP experience that allows you to stand on your board without falling while paddling is required.
This summer increase your stand up paddleboarding skills, so you become a more fluent and confident paddler. Gain confidence on a stand up paddleboard as you increase your knowledge and skills under the guidance of American Canoe Association certified instructors. Paddlers will learn to efficiently maneuver the board using a variety of strokes from the forward and sweep strokes to draws and cross nose draws. Learn a variety of tips that will help you more effectively and comfortabely move on the board and engage your feet in your paddling. Paddlers will learn and review a variety of rescue and towing techniques as well as have fun participating in a “rescue rodeo!” A variety of stand up paddleboard types and styles will be discussed and available for paddlers to try. This course is perfect for the casual paddler who wants to increase their skills and knowledge to the next level while having a fun time on the water.
Anticipate spending time in the water. The majority of the program will be spent outside, so all guests should come dressed to paddle. Bring a towel and extra set of clothes. Dry bags or Ziplock bags work well for items you choose to bring on the water with you; Cleveland Metroparks is not responsible for any items you bring on the water. Dress in non-cotton layers such as synthetic materials, fleece, wool, etc. Please bring a completed
waiver and review the
equipment list. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early.
Board Capacity & Size:
Stand Up Paddleboards are more unstable when individuals are at or near the capacity of the equipment. Boats/equipment used for this facility/program can accommodate a capacity up to 300 pounds
General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the
cancellation policy.
General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
- …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
- …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
- …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
- …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
- …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
- …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
- …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
- …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment.
- …must be able, in the event of an unexpected capsize, to breathe independently and maintain a seal with their mouth (i.e. not require medical devices to sustain breathing), and independently demonstrate the ability to self-right him or herself from face down to face up position while wearing the appropriate PFD.
- …must be able to independently hold their head and neck upright (without restraints), in order to maintain proper body positioning, avoid an unexpected capsize, and freely exit watercraft.
- …must be able to reenter the watercraft in deep water independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance.
- …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly including but not limited to a United States Coast Guard approved lifejacket.
- …must be able to, for extended trips only, travel in a physically demanding, remote backcountry environment for the uninterrupted period of the trip length, which can range from one to ten days with varying temperatures and environmental conditions including but not limited to, rain snow, hail, sun, and wind. The remoteness is such that cell signal may be unavailable, and it may require at minimum an hour, but perhaps in excess of 2 days travel to reach the nearest road and advanced medical care; participant assumes all costs associated with rescue.
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All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft.