SUP the Comal & Gauadaupe River

ARE YOU READY FOR A SOUL-REVIVING EXPERERINCE ON THE COMAL AND GUADALUPE RIVER? 

Join Paddle TX and Cypress Roots SUP for a 4 hour guided stand-up paddleboarding adventure full of instruction, nature, and fun!  This paddle event is perfect for beginners who love the outdoors and water, and any experienced paddlers who want to give river paddling a try with some valuable coaching. Don't worry about equipment, we've got you covered! 

Here's what you can expect:

1. You'll receive SUP coaching from our two WPA-certified instructors who will teach you from beginner to advanced paddling skills. You'll get to begin the adventure with a foot to head embodied mobility warm-up on the yoga dock to get comfortable and connected to your body, board, and the water. You'll learn the most important foundational river paddling skills, including safely falling and returning to your board in still and moving water. 

2. You'll receive 15-30 minutes of instruction and practicing forward and backward strokes, turning, and steering techniques specific to river paddling. You'll discover your feet-to-core connections, dynamic body positioning, breathing and centering tools.

3. You'll enjoy a guided river immersion down the beautiful and dynamically changing river learning how to maneuver through small rapids efficiently and successfully. We'll make stops to interact with nature to its fullest, whether it's eating wild edibles from the land, playing on cypress tree roots, or swimming with the turtles.

While, this guided paddle immersion is appropriate for beginners, keep in mind that this is a strenuous activity that requires an average fitness level with decent mobility of the ankles, knees, and hips. You need to be able to kneel, carry an inflatable board, and have enough upper body strength to get yourself back on your board. You must be able to swim and have no injuries that would limit your abilities to do all of the above.

Please note the following:

• Water shoes are required, as the rocks are sharp, even for barefoot badasses. 
• No single-use plastic containers for water or snacks are allowed on the river, and you can be fined. 
• Bring a dry bag to keep your essentials in and a waterproof phone case is highly recommended. 
• Keep in mind that sunglasses, hats, jewelry etc., could get lost in the river, so leave the expensive stuff at home.

We can't wait to share the magic of the river on a SUP with you! See you soon!

Mahalo,

Stacy Thigpen, Paddle TX

Melody Benton, Cypress Roots SUP School

Host or Publisher Cypress Roots SUP School