Join the Shifting Gears community on the water during our Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) Skills & Social Paddle in partnership with Ava Larson of Wildcat Cove Paddle! This paddle offers welcoming space for women to connect on the water alongside an experienced SUP guide and instructor.
Bring your personal SUP or rent one from Wildcat Cove Paddle and enjoy a morning of peaceful views and good conversations on Lake Padden! During the paddle, Ava of Wildcat Cove Paddle will offer tips and instruction for those who are new to paddle-boarding or who wish to grow their SUP skills.
What to expect: The group will meet at the Lake Padden Boat Launch and go down to the beach for an introduction period, where we meet each other, talk through the plan for the paddle, and do a safety talk. Then we will get everyone set-up and head onto the water. The goal is for everyone to have an enjoyable paddle together, learn together, and stay safe!
Location: Meet at 10 am at the Lake Padden Boat Launch - East Entrance. Follow signs to the east entrance and then to the boat launch. Park in the big lot and walk down to water with your water vessel.
What to bring: Bring your personal SUP and paddle, and please bring along your required Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and whistle. For paddle-boarders, we also highly recommend bringing a paddle leash!If you do not own a watercraft, there is an option to rent a SUP from Wildcat Cove Paddle through this registration. A paddle, leash, and life jacket is included when you rent a paddleboard from Wildcat Cove Paddle.
Who:This paddle is open to all women (cis, queer, trans) age 18+, with any level of watercraft experience.
Registration: This program with Shifting Gears and Wildcat Cove Paddle provides a tiered registration system to promote accessibility for everyone. We encourage you to choose the registration tier that best fits your budget. Your fees help us cover program costs, build partnerships, and support experienced trip leaders.
Waitlist: Are all the spots full? Sign up for our waitlist here! We will reach out to you directly if there is a spot available.
If you have any questions, let us know! Email us at info@letsshiftgears.com.