Idaho Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic

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Idaho Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic

Our stand up paddleboard clinics are designed for everyone, from first-timers who have never been on a board, to advanced paddlers looking to refine their skills. Our friendly, professional guides, our river expertise and our remarkable safety record are sure to make your stand up paddleboarding experience with O.A.R.S. unforgettable. Allow the company that was twice named “The Best River & Sea Outfitter on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure magazine to guide you downstream.

O.A.R.S. offers the Stand-Up Paddleboard Clinic on the Lower Salmon:

• Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic on the Lower Salmon (4 days)

All programs include:

• Expert instruction from professionally certified stand-up paddleboard instructors
• Meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on the final day of your trip
• 3 nights catered camping
• Raft support and expeditions equipment including a stand-up paddleboard, paddle, helmet, and PFD (personal flotation device)

We’ll provide challenge and excitement by day and good food and comfortable, catered camping at night. When you join an O.A.R.S. trip, you're benefiting from more than four decades of experience with an industry leader. Our professional guides and instructors have been recognized as some of the best in the industry. They all have whitewater rescue training and extensive guiding experience.

The Stand-Up Paddleboard clinic is ideal for:

• Anyone interested in learning the basics of stand up paddleboarding, reading whitewater, and river safety
• Experienced paddleboarders who would like to improve their boarding skills or river knowledge
• Those who would simply like to experience the Salmon River by stand up paddleboard
• Anyone who appreciates experiential learning
• Adventurers seeking an active vacation experience on the beautiful Lower Salmon river

Why sign up for a Stand-Up Paddleboard clinic with O.A.R.S.?

• Outside magazine, National Geographic Traveler, MSNBC, Good Morning America, Condé Nast Traveler and Men’s Journal have all recognized O.A.R.S. as offering some of the "Best Trips" on the planet
• O.A.R.S. has been guiding people on rivers and coastlines worldwide since 1969. From relaxing Class I floats to adrenaline-pumping Class V rivers throughout North and South America to the Class 10 rapids found in the Grand Canyon
• More than 450,000 guests have trusted us to escort them on some of the most spectacular wilderness destinations worldwide
• We keep our trips small, with 1 guide for every 4 guests (1:4), so participants receive plenty of personal attention
• Our certified paddleboard instructors teach techniques for reading whitewater, navigating rapids, and effective paddling techniques, as well as low-impact camping ethics
• We use top-notch, well-maintained equipment
• We are committed to treading lightly on the environment

An example of course content taught in the O.A.R.S. paddleboard clinic:

• Whitewater paddle strokes/braces
• Swimming and self-rescue techniques
• Introduction to the essential skills necessary to enjoy your next river experience including learning how to read whitewater and understand whitewater dynamics
• Familiarity with equipment and care
• Recognize and avoid river hazards
• River etiquette and meal preparation