Price from:
135 USD
**Lower Salt River SUP Lesson**
Learn to paddleboard on the Lower Salt River with an ACA Certified SUP Instructor. The Lower Salt River is considered a class 1 with a short class 2 section.
Plan to spend 90 minutes on the water plus shuttle time. Allocate 3+ hours. Starting $135 Per Person.
Logistics:
Meet at Sheep's Crossing Recreation Site to leave as many vehicles as possible and shuttle with other participants to the launch area. The launch area will be Water Users Recreation Site's Upper Lot.
What to Wear/Bring:
-Sturdy water shoes
-Old tennis shoes (may be slippery on rocks)
-Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses with tethers)
-Dry bags for snacks and small personal items
-Hydration (approx 2-3 liters of water)
-Tonto Day Parking Pass or National Parks Pass. One per car.
What will be provided:
-Boards
-Paddles
-PFDs (inherently buoyant personal floatation devices)
-Instruction
What you will learn:
-Learn to navigate river features
-Strainers
-Eddies and currents
-Submerged rocks and elevation changes
-Swim position
-Attaining (going up river)
-Board and paddle control
Prerequisites:
-Completed the SUP Beginner Lesson
-Ability to swim
Booking Notes
Each participant will be equipped with a stand up paddleboard, paddle, life jacket. Each board will have a bungee strap so feel free to bring along your water bottle and a drybag and/or waterproof case (for keys, phones, cameras, etc.) We recommend leaving electronics and valuables at home.
**You need to bring:**
• Swim Suits or workout wear that can get wet or water wicking material
• Sturdy shoes (old tennis shoes work well but may be slippery on the rocks)
• Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses you don’t care about losing if you fall in
• Waterproof cases for phones/keys
• Water and snacks
• Towel and a change of clothes if you fall in.
**What to expect:**
• Paddleboarding is fun and easy
• You do not need prior paddling experience
• You don’t have to stand to have a good time
• You will get wet
• You will need to be comfortable in the water as well as be able to swim
**Event Logistics**
Plan to spend 90 minutes on the water plus shuttle time. Allocate 3+ hours. Starting at $125.00 Per Person.
Meet at Sheep's Crossing Recreation Site to leave as many vehicles as possible and shuttle with other participants to the launch area. The launch area will be Water Users Recreation Site's Upper Lot.
