Stand up paddling or paddle boarding (aka SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the country.  The modern version of the sport began in Hawaii and in recent years has spread worldwide. You can SUP on lakes, saltwater, rivers, in surf, and in all weather conditions. Racing has become very popular and many also fish and crab from the SUPs.  Anyone can paddle a SUP!  Balance is a concern for beginners but with good training and the right gear you'll learn to be comfortable even on bumpy water. …

We created this group to share the Aloha Spirit and our love of Stand Up Paddle Surfing with all those that are interested from young to old, beginner to pro. If you are a lake sweeper, pond sweeper, sound or ocean sweeper, we wanted a place to share our knowledge and SUP adventures on lakes, like Lake Washington, Lake Samammish, Lake Tapps and Alpine lakes. Doesn't matter your level just bring your stoke and love of the water or Ocean.

Meet other Sea Kayakers. Get together for weeknight social paddles a few times a month. Discuss gear/plan day/overnight trips. Previous experience/lessons not needed for some of the day paddles, recommended or required for some of the trips. Trips will be geared for intermediate to adv paddlers. Beginner trips may be added. I'll schedule some basic safety meetups to go over things like strokes, bracing, rescues, chart reading and some of the many local resources on about a monthly basis, and w …