Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has exploded as a popular human-powered sport across the crystal clear waters of North Lake Tahoe.
SUP can be enjoyed by anyone, at pretty much any ability. It’s basic – you stand on a giant surf board and glide along with a single paddle. The sport can be a serene experience as you glide by magnificent granite boulders peering into the clear depths of Lake Tahoe, or it can be as physically challenging as you want, working out every muscle as you trim and tone.
People are practically living on paddleboards. They take their dogs on them. They do yoga on them. Personal trainers use them to help clients balance and develop core strength. And, of course, people compete on them.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is a great way to get on the water and experience Tahoe. Scroll down for rentals, lessons and tours available throughout the area and get out…get on, and find out why Lake Tahoe is considered the largest, most beautiful flat water paddle venue in the country.
RECENT SUP NEWS!Costa Mesa, CA- Truckee resident, Jay Wild, has been selected as a member of the United States Standup Paddleboard Team to represent the U.S.A in the upcoming World Championship in Miraflores, Peru, Feb. 20-25. The first of its kind event pits individual standup athletes together into a team event, much like the Davis Cup in tennis or golf’s Ryder Cup.
Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association
The mission of the Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association (LTPA) is to promote, support and provide paddleboarding events and activities on Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and other High Sierra lakes. Proceeds from the paddleboard and stand-up paddleboard race events benefit local aquatic clubs and non-motorized water sport recreation programs in the Tahoe-Truckee area.
Makers Tahoe SUP - the only company specifically building boards for flat-water touring on calmer ocean waters, harbors, lakes and rivers. Founded by Nate Brouwer as he paddled across Tahoe in the evenings and found that his board sucked. He decided to make a great board for flat water touring, whether the water was flat or not.
Tours Adrift Tahoe: guided private and group tours. Lake Tahoe Water Trail: an organization dedicated to paddling with group events, outreach and education. Click on their website for a map and information.
Ongoing Events Adrift Tahoe: weekly series including SUP Yoga, fun race series. Thursday nights starting June 30: for a small entry fee experience WOW ~ Women on Water, Beach & Board Fitness.
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Movement4Life’s Paddle 4 Health: www.movement4life.net holistic healing that incorporates SUP for training in movement education, proper balance, breathing, and efficient and effective moment of energy thru body.
Lake Tahoe Water Trail: an organization dedicated to paddling with group events, outreach and education. Click on their website for a map and information.
