Fabulous First Timers! @ Sawfish Bay Park

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MEETUP DESCRIPTION:
If you're ready to try stand up paddle boarding but haven't had the opportunity yet, come on out! We'll supply the equipment. You just need to show up with your sense of adventure, have some fun and get a nice workout at the same time! You'll get a detailed lesson given by a certified instructor who has taught over 6,000 people how to paddleboard since 2013. After everyone gets comfortable on the paddleboards, we'll explore the area around Sawfish Bay Park with an eco-tour guide who is a certified Florida Master Naturalist.

1. Who should come? Any one who wants to learn how the basic skills needed to stand up paddle board in a safe, flat water environment. Wondering if you can do it? If you can stand (and also kneel), you can successfully standup paddleboard. :) Got medical issues? More questions? Contact me via text at 561.260.2628. Already know how to paddle? Come join us! We always have some regular paddlers that come out to join us.
2. What rental equipment will be provided? You will get a high quality paddleboard along with a paddle, leash and life vest.
3. How to secure your spot: RSVP for this event (even if you have your own board). THE COST OF RENTAL, LESSON & TOUR IS $45 (Credit Card, Venmo, Zelle). ADVANCED PAYMENT (at least 1 day) IS REQUIRED. If you have paddled with us before and need to rent a board it's $30 one day in advance. If you have your own board, it's $10 per person by event day. For Venmo; use @vivian-caylor & include the event date. For Zelle, the phone number is 561.260.2628 & inc the event date. If you have a credit card or other questions, please text me at 561.260.2628.
4. What should you bring? Other than your sense of fun and adventure, you need to wear clothes that you can get wet in. Most folks don't fall into the water but it's a watersport so it's OK to get wet. :) It's advisable to bring sun screen, bug spray, inexpensive sunglasses, a hat that you can get wet and will stay on your head easily, water to drink and maybe a snack if you think you might need it. Bring watershoes or flipflops to wear before we get on the boards. The launch has gravel and usually folks don't like walking on gravel.
5. When: Arrive at the start time listed above so we can get your equipment fitted and be ready to start the lesson as soon as possible after the start time.
6. Where: Carefully read 'How to find us' above. Check GPS the night before so you know how long it takes to get to the park.
7. What to do if the weather is questionable? I check multiple detailed weather and radar forecasts. I will cancel the event about 2 hours before the start time if the forecasted wind is too strong OR if there is a strong chance of lightning based on forecasted thunderstorms heading our way during the event. If I don't cancel the event on Meetup; then the event will take place. If I cancel the event due to weather or whatever, you will be refunded (text me for a Zelle refund as your phone number is needed). You can also use the payment for the next time you paddle (LMK). Otherwise, we have a 24 hr cancellation refund policy for no-shows or those who cancel event day. If you can't make it, please cancel the day before with a text to 561.260.2628 (please not in the meetup comments).

See you on the water! :)