BECOME a STRONG, CONFIDENT & HAPPY PADDLER!
Join KIALOA PADDLES brand ambassador and STARBOARD SUP NORTH AMERICA TEAM RIDER Evelyn O'Doherty to experience the joy and freedom of stand up paddling on Long Island!
One Great Teacher!
Bringing people together from all over to talk about stroke, equipment choices, and just plain FUN, Evelyn is a dedicated waterwoman who's passion for stand up paddling has created new lifestyles for countless people across Long Island. From beginners to advanced, flat water to ocean surf, Evelyn's skill as a teacher is renowned throughout the Northeast and her laughter and stoke inspires others to take a chance to better themselves. Take a look at the reviews from happy clients below!
Offering private and group instruction, specializing in stroke & paddle clinics from beginner to advanced, race training and SUP surfing. Private SUP excursions, team building activities, SUP & Yoga retreats and so much more. Design YOUR adventure today!
See her feature in The Nature Conservancy's mini-series on water quality on Long Island HERE:
Our Island, Our Water, Our Future
Evelyn' sCERTIFICATIONS
Certified SUP instructor:
* World Paddle Association (Level 2)
* The International Surfing Association (Level 2-3)
CPR/FIRST AID certified
200-Hour Yoga Alliance Yoga teacher certified
TRX Functional Movement certified
Key Leader in the coordination of several Hamptons' water-based charity events including the Montauk Rell Sunn Surf Contest, Hamptons Paddle for Pink, Paddle for the Bays and SUP Race for Ocean Rescue.
Available for private & group instruction.
RATES:
$250 for an 1 1/2 hour lesson with equipment, $75 for each additional participant. Includes detailed expert instruction for for stroke efficiency, SUP Surfing and/or Racing, equipment and a guided tour of the waterway of your choice.
Group lessons for 3 or more start at $95pp.
SUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE :
June 23 (Saturday) @ 10AM: Accabonac Harbor Paddle & Clean Up, East Hampton
Meet at the end of Landing Lane in Springs (off Old Stone Hwy) @ 10AM for a paddle clinic, discussion and spring paddle on Accabonac Harbor. Co-hosted by the Accabonac Protection Committee and Surfrider Eastern Long Island. We will tour the gorgeous waters of Accabonac, enjoy the sunshine and collect any trash we along the way. Enjoy what you love and protect our environment. All Non-paddlers are welcomed (and appreciated!) to participate in a beach clean up along Louse Point beach. $10 Suggested Donation. All proceeds go to Eastern Long Island Surfrider's Clean Water Task Force to protect our precious waters!
June 29 (Friday) @4PM: Paddle Stroke clinic at the Kayak Centre of R.I.
Join Evelyn for a paddle clinic on stroke efficiency and race technique on Friday at 4PM. Clinic includes discussion of paddle blades, body mechanics/awareness and race stroke technique to improve your game! Sponsored by Kialoa & Clif Bar. Treats for ALL.
June 30 (Saturday) @ 10AM: Open Water Sup clinic at Kayak Centre of R.I.
Join Evelyn for experience and knowledge about how to read, navigate and come home safely from an open water excursion. Learn how to prepare for safety, read the wind & water for safe passage and ride the bumps. All levels accepted. Sign up in advance.
TO SIGN UP for this series at the Kayak Centre of Rhode Island or a singular clinic, you can sign up online HERE. Or give the shop a shout at: 401-295-4400
STAY TUNED: Evelyn will be offering SUP Certifications through the WPA this summer throughout the North East. She is a WPA Level 2 instructor and able to offer Level 1 flat water certifications and water safety courses. If you're going to be on the water this summer, these courses are for EVERYONE. Learn how to rescue a paddler in distress, optimize your own safety, learn appropriate paddle techniques in order to teach and so much more. Aloha.
