We had GREAT morning lesson with Pilar, me new favorite paddleboarder Can't wait for our next lesson. Highly recommended read more

Just had an incredible private lesson with Pilar via SUP with Wade! I've wanted to try SUP for a while and decided to book a private lesson with my girlfriend, as we now live nearby. I have not worked out in several months and am overcoming a few health concerns. My girlfriend on the other hand is extremely athletic! Pilar introduced us to SUP in a way that allowed us to have fun from the moment we hit the water and enjoy together. Pilar provides us with clear instruction that allowed us to push ourself at our own pace but respected my limitations. We were provided with well maintained and sanitized gear. Parking was secure and easy, here in San Pedro. Pilar exudes positive energy. Through the lesson we realized she is a very experienced expert, yet she is approachable, makes it all feel easy, and shares about her personal journey and that really added to our experience. I will recommend Pilar to all of my friends and family, can't wait to continue to explore SUP thanks to Pilar's wonderful intro. SUP felt like a way to be athletic, be close to nature, and just play all at once. Thank you Pilar! read more

SUP with Wade - SUP with Wade lesson with Pilar in San Pedro. Thank you Pilar for making it so approachable and fun for my first lesson! - Paddleboarding Near Me - San Pedro, California

We took 2 lessons with Pilar and we loved it! I'm a bit out of shape but it didn't stop me from looking for new healthy hobby to share with my husband. Was happy to find great local lessons right here in San Pedro. We've got great initial instructions how to paddle (granted I forgot all of it the moment I stepped into the water) and off we went! There were just 2 of us and Pilar, private lesson at its best ! We both felt off the board first time trying to stand up (it's stand up paddling after all) but Pilar helped us to get back to the board and 2nd attempt was a success! Don't be afraid to fall, it's not bad at all. I was so happy we both enjoyed paddling, we decided to take another lesson just to make sure we do it right. Pilar was attentive and helped me to paddle in the correct form. It's very important to do it right, otherwise you get tired soon. My muscles were sore after both lessons, it's a great workout! 2nd time we were on the water with family if 4 and it was even more fun because I didn't fall, my legs didn't shake that bad and I was enjoying the view. Lessons take place in beautiful lagoon which is protected from waves. So so happy and grateful for great time and great instructions. read more

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I have wanted to SUP for a long time. Before committing to my own equipment I wanted to get some instruction and try out a board to handle my weight. I have some extra. Calling in and spoke to Krista - she talked me through all of my questions about the class - what to wear, where to park, what to expect. Did the payment over PayPal- she sent a link. The day of - turned out I was the only student so it was like a private lesson. Wade was on time, personable, patient and a kind coach. We did on land training to get technique correct- and learned about the core workout that SUP really is. We got out on water and it was awesome, great coaching and reminding to get form correct now, so bad habits don't form. We paddled in the Cabrillo beach area and into the little marina, had to navigate the wake waves, but going early means the water is generally flat. The board I had was long and sturdy so when I fell- I fell on my backend and didn't roll into the water. This middle aged doughy lady was quite pleased about the whole experience. I feel like I have fallen in love with a sport - finally. Highly recommend - think this could be a fun girls day event, bachelorette party, b day party for tweens, the list is endless. Wade is a waterman, he is incredibly knowledgeable about SUP and surfing, he is a natural teacher and in fact teaches SUP to the Boy Scouts at the facility, and has been doing this for decades. He is not a dude bro - that leads with his ego; he is confident, and guides you to be your best. I was lucky to get an appointment alone, but in a group setting i bet he would be awesome as well. After we were back in, he shows you how to fresh water rinse the board and explains why that is important. They have a weekly meet up on Wednesdays and Thursdays led by a former student- I for sure be attending that until I decide what board to settle on. Thanks for a fun morning Wade! I am ready for more!! read more

Wade and Krista are professional and detailed oriented and it showed from early communication to texts and details before our day on the water. Wade is passionate about SUP technique and the time we spent practicing around the beautiful olympic pool paid dividends once we were on the water. Phenomenal location on the San Pedro harbour protected from wind by the Doubletree Hotel - we had a great 2.5 hours on a beautiful Thanksgiving day morning. The boards and equipment are first class and Wade handles all the setup and clean-up afterwards. Awesome morning on the water - would most certainly recommend! read more

We had a relaxing, fun, and invigorating morning with our excellent guide and instructor, Corey. This was our family's first time paddle boarding, and we received excellent, patient instruction on stable and easy to use paddle boards. Setting everything up with easy, and I would highly recommend booking with them. I will certainly do it again. We are staying at the Terranea Resort, and Wade's location is a quick and beautiful drive into town. There is plenty of free parking at the waterside. We arrived, and Corey was waiting for us. After Quickly getting outfitted with PFDs and paddles, we hit the waterside for some instruction. The guidance was great. Everyone in our family, our 11 year old and all, was up and taking in the beautiful morning in no time. It was a little windy, but Corey shared some tips, and the wind faded into the background. Booking was so easy, and enjoyable. These folks love what they do, and it comes through in their customer service and the experience they deliver. read more

SUP with Wade - Great morning with Corey. - Paddleboarding Near Me - San Pedro, California

I was looking for a great 1st date spot and decided paddle boarding was perfect. I called and talked with Krista who was so easy to talk with on the phone. She reserved 2 spots, gave us directions and even sent my sunglasses to me in the mail after I forgot them. Great customer service by the way. My girlfriend and I loved it! Paddle boarding was fun, easy to do, and wasn't scary at all (even though you are in the ocean). The price was affordable $20 per person for the first hour (you really only need 1 hour). Thank you guys, we had a blast. read more

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I had a great experience with Wade and he was patient and "coach" like (in a good way) in making sure that I get a handle and learn the efficient paddle form. I'm not a coordinated person or in great shape (I'd be walking and sometimes my knee popped out-I've been pretty good since my last surgery tho but yea that gives you scope of my coordination skills). Wade has his stuff in a boat slip and it's in an enclosed area so if you have spectators, they'll either have to stay in the boat slip area or they can leave and there is a pathway to walk around the area. Great deal for 2 hours and even better if you can get a little group. Ooowee what a work out and my feet fell asleep while standing on the board so don't forget to wiggle your toes! I went with my sister who is the ex gymnast/coordinated one and she was able to get the paddle stroke down and she's a natural! I plan to take another lesson with wade. I don't plan ever becoming competitive in paddle boarding but he's definitely the coach I want to learn from so I won't be just a buoy out in the channel/ocean haha. Try Wade and Krista!!!! read more

Wade, the company, and customer service was top notch! I brought my daughter and her friend paddle boarding for the first time. Wade's instruction was great; he was very informative and patient. The location is great...loved the marina! Thanks again, Wade! We will return! Many blessings to you in all your endeavors! read more

SUP with Wade - Can't wait to go again!! - Paddleboarding Near Me - San Pedro, California

I took a trip down to SoCal just this past weekend and wanted to do something different! Stand up paddle boarding was on my summer bucket list so I Yelped the best place to get lessons near the area I was staying at and found SUP with Wade! I gave them a call and made arrangements with Krista. She was extremely helpful, friendly, accommodating and patient (since I kept adding people up until the day before and asked to switch our times... Hehe sorry) So the day of the lesson we rolled up late... But they were totally understanding about it. We had Ryan for our instructor (the ladies in my group were pretty pleased with the eye candy ;) He was very knowledgable and explained things clearly. After our on land lesson we hit the water and paddled around the beautiful marina. It was super fun, we got to see some awesome sea lions and a duck hitched a ride on our instructor's board almost the whole time it was epic! I definitely recommend them if your looking to try out this sport!! read more

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We had an amazing experience today and it was so much fun. Our instructor was first-class. I totally recommend it, they are really knowledgeable. I would totally booked a class again with them. read more

Today was my first SURFING session with Wade and this guy deserves all the stars! With loads of knowledge and experience, Wade had me feeling ready and prepared to take on the waves with confidence. He never made me feel rushed in the process, as his method is less hands on and more about you feeling out your surf. He'll walk and talk you through everything, start to finish. Also shout out to Krista! She also joined us out on the water and made my experience even more enjoyable. Thank you both! read more

I'm so glad we learned to SUP with Wade's team. Thanks to Corey, we learned techniques that allow us to stay out enjoying the water longer. If you're on the fence, just go do it with Wade's team, maybe you'll fall in love with it like we did. Our story - Husband and I headed to San Pedro to learn SUP early one Friday morning. We weren't entirely happy about crawling out of bed so early but we made it down to San Pedro for the 8 am start. (I'm so glad we did!) Corey showed us how to SUP and we were in the water fairly quickly. The 8 am water was calm, the wind was minimal and there wasn't much activity in the area. We got comfortable SUPing with minimal distractions or external challenges. We saw fish and Corey showed us a star fish while helping us learn how to maneuver on the SUP; without even realizing it we were stopping, turning around and in full control. We also learned how to handle wake from passing boats. In a rather comical way, I learned the right way to jump off a paddle board into the gorgeous Pacific Ocean by doing it totally wrong. By the time we headed back to the shore, the wind had picked up. At that moment I was so grateful for the knowledge Wade's team had in starting at 8 am. Wind changed everything!! Corey stuck by us and taught us how to handle the wind and made us better SUPers. We've since been back for rentals (at 8 am each time) and loved every minute of it. I would advise a waterproof watch because time really flies when you're out there using the techniques this team teaches you. Stress relief, a great, full body workout and a fun time in the water... I don't know why everyone isn't out there doing this!! read more

Wade was out of town so my friend and I received a SUP lesson from his wife Krista instead. She was awesome! You don't even feel like you're getting a lesson, it's really more like hanging out with a girlfriend all day who happens to give you pointers here and there. Even the short intro on the shore went by super fast and we were on the water in no time. She made the whole experience very comfortable and fun. Would definitely recommend her for a first lesson! 2 hour lesson is $80pp for 1, $65pp for 2, $50 for 3+ with rentals included. read more

Great customer service + reasonable price + SUP = fun for all ages This place has no sign or storefront. Parking across from Neptune Marina apartments, you walk towards the marina and call someone (we called Gerry). He waved at us and opened the gate for us. We signed the waiver, paid our fees ($20 for 1 hour per person), and were on our way to paddle away! We got there around 5:30p on Saturday, and no other people were paddleboarding. The water was warm and calm. Some bigger boats were slowly cruising by us, so our boards got rocked a little bit. However, none of us fell into the water. It was relaxing and soothing. Make sure you wear sunscreen and a sun hat if you are out in the water during the day. (You may also want to bring some water with you.) Late afternoon/early evening paddleboarding was absolutely amazing! read more

Wade renews my faith in sports oriented teaching and people in general! And what better day to experience that faith than on Christmas eve. I purchased a SUP a few days ago and my goal is to surf on it as quickly as possible---In the winter at 54 yrs old no less. I have a fair amount of experience with ocean sports / surfing and know all too well how many self proclaimed experts dot the seascape and how much attitude permeates the sport. it's just the way it goes when you have too many people and not enough waves. Wade answered my initial email immediately and seemed to know exactly what I was going to need to do to prepare for my lofty goals. He was early to our class, patient, knowledgable, unassuming, down to earth and has great intuition. He was able to give 4 people of different abilities focused and high quality instruction without leaving anyone behind. My first interaction with Wade was nothing but extremely positive and I'd recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone wishing to learn or improve their water sport of choice including my friends and family. Obviously I'm not the only person who feels this way-Wade has the best reviews I've seen on yelp that I can remember reading. read more

I can't believe I was standing almost whole time! Wade took his time to teach me how to move with the paddle so efficiently that I can't believe how easy it was and I can't wait to do it again. What a fantastic teacher and Awesome day. I'm looking forward to to learning more about SUP with Wade and maybe surfing on the SUP... BTW I don't have good balance and I'm not fit- if I can do this, anyone can. read more

From all the places I have been paddle boarding this was one of the best. The main reason, sea lions!!! They hang out in the marina and you paddle right past them. In fact some people get pretty close. One was swimming around and popped up 4 ft from me. Scared the heck out of me for a minute. A friend who works here goes out all the time and has seen a great white swim around when he was further out in the ocean. Not saying I want to see one of those though. lol read more

My son and I took a SUP class with Wade today and we both thought it was great. Wade is really patient, knowledgeable, and makes it easy to learn. I really enjoyed this class. I'm 58 and not the most athletic. He taught us how to use our core instead of all arms so I didn't tire out to quickly. I'm now a fan of SUP. I highly recommend this class and this business. Wade and Krista are both fantastic! read more

My wife and I had never SUP before and were a little nervous. Wade first showed us by the side of a pool the proper paddling techniques & explained some very simple does and don'ts. After about 15 min we headed to the water. 3 min later to our surprise we were up standing on the board having an experience on the water that we had never had before. We cant thank Wade enough for his caring teaching style and for giving us such a great first time SUP experience. We cant wait to return to San Pedro as new members of tribe SUP If your thinking about trying this SUP with Wade is the place to go !! read more

Wade is an excellent instructor and really knows how to handle the board. He got us all the equipment we needed, armed us with all the proper techniques and sent us off on an amazing journey! Just remember to keep your legs steady and watch out for motorboats on the Marina! The man is also jacked if you're into that sort of thing. 10/10 read more

Christie was a wonderful teacher. What an incredible morning she gave us showing us paddleboard techniques, making us feel secure, and running into sea lions. read more

SUP with Wade - So cool Learning how to paddle board and running into the sea lions. Amazing. - Paddleboarding Near Me - San Pedro, California

Wade is a natural instructor. He talks you through everything before you even get on a board and ingrains technique within your body so you are a pro before you hit the water. I found SUP'ing to be extremely easy and loads of fun. It's similar to kayaking in a certain way. The two hours fly by and make you want more and question how soon can I rest up and get back out on the water. We were a group of 5 and Wade managed us all gracefully and with patience. read more

Wonderful stand up paddle board experience with Wade in San Pedro. Wade is thorough and fun. Will be back soon! read more

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We had the best experience out on the water with Wade yesterday! My husband and I had been out several times before, but needed some help with technique. Personally, I used to get a cramped up right shoulder after a short session of paddling. Wade taught us proper technique and the aches and pains are gone! Let me just say that Wade is a true professional, very friendly and patient as well. SUP is very important to me since I spent most of 2013 recovering from a long illness. SUP was one of the few activities I was able to do to get myself back to normal and get exercise. I can definitely enjoy the sport so much more now that I can paddle efficiently and without hurting myself. Wade has a great location to instruct in Marina del Rey. I will highly recommend him to friends & family, or anyone who wants to get into the sport. It was definitely worth the drive up from Orange County! Thanks again Wade! read more

I have tons of respect for Wade and Krista and would paddle with them anywhere. Maybe the next Intl SUP trip! Learn from the best with Wade and Krista! I hope to take a sup surf lesson in the future! Thanks guys!! read more

Professional one on one service. I was seeking a paddle boarding lesson for my wife and came across Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Wade. I found them through Yelp with great ratings. Super nice husband and wife team with newer equipment. Wade provides specific instruction to the correct form so you enjoy yourself and he makes what looks difficult really easy. 100% excellent service from my initial phone call to the end of our session. Paddle boarding through the marina was very calm and relaxing. Great for families, groups, dates and one on one. read more

Is there a Sixth star....? If they're were Wade would get it! Never SUP'd before, and Wade's instruction and easy going persona is AWESOME! He focus' on technique and efficiency. Which make the 2Hours fly by. You all most don't feel the work out. LOVE LOVE SUP! Thanks WADE!! read more

This was my first time paddle boarding and it was great! There were just two of us taking the lesson. It was for two hours, and the first part you learn the basics on land. Then you take to the water and paddle away! Wade was a great instructor. Perfect mix of instructions and freedom to let you experiment (not bossy just helpful). Wade was sooo nice. Once you get the hang of paddle boarding there's not much to it. Wade talked to us and we swapped beach stories. He's a great guy and very reasonable prices. Couldn't ask for a better birthday! Thanks Wade! read more

Had a wonderful time here!! Made an appointment last minute for a lesson and Wade was unavailable so we were set up with Krista. She got back to me right after her lesson to schedule mine for the next day, which was helpful in planning a day of surprises for a birthday. Krista was a great instructor to us first timers and was never hounding us which as super nice! She also had water/snacks ready for us when we were done & that was much appreciated. We are excited to get back here & rent some boards! Plus: parking was no hassle at all. read more

My wife and I just had a 2 hr lesson with Wade today. There were only two other people in our lesson so we had good personal instruction with him. He is a fun, cool guy who clearly enjoys his job. We probably spent about 40 minutes on dry land going over techniques and safety before hitting the water for the rest of the time. Due to the small numbers in our group, and all his groups, he is constantly monitoring you and helping you adjust and perfect your paddle skills. We had a great time with Wade and even saw some seals sunbathing on the docks. Really had a great time and would definitely recommend him to anyone else looking to have a go at SUP. Thanks again to Big Wave Wade!!! read more

A+!! My husband, 2 teenage kids and myself had our first "SUP" experience with Wade. We did an early evening sunset lesson, just the 4 of us. Wade is a patient knowledgeable instructor and made our lesson memorable. We highly recommend Wade! read more

Best Stand-Up Paddle lessons in Los Angeles area. Recently went with a group for a SUP lesson with Wade & Krista, the owners and instructors. I didn't know, but Wade is actually a professional big wave surfer/paddleboarder. So we literally learned from the best! Surprisingly, Stand-Up Paddling isn't as easy as you'd think. We were taught proper safety and technique before getting into the water. In our group of 15 people, all levels and ages had a great time. I believe they have a location at Marina Del Rey, we went to the San Pedro location. read more

Just had my first lesson at SUP with wade and I couldn't be happier. His facility has a pool where you learn proper paddle technique and terminology before you ever hit the ocean, and once your in the water he's right there with you to get you going the right way . He really cares about you succeeding and enjoying your experience. So if you're looking to learn how stand-up paddle board you can do no better than SUP with wade. read more

Wade and Krista are SUCH genuine and authentic people! From the moment I reached out to them, I knew that it was going to be a great experience. Wade is friendly and knowledgeable and taught my boyfriend and I all the tricks and tips! It was such a fun and lighthearted experience and I'd recommend it to everyone! read more

My husband and I learned so much from Wade. San Pedro location is great for beginners. Wade and Krista made everything so easy for us. We will definitely come back for more SUP! read more

I got a lesson from wade and krista this past weekend with a bunch of friends and loved it! Wade and krista make a really awesome teaching team. I learned so much and felt like I had the hang of it before the lesson was over. I'm excited to do it again. If you're ever in town, definitely look no further than SUP with wade to learn in the water! read more

WOW! Had a lesson with Krista - what a patient, knowledgeable SUP instructor! Can't say enough, she's the most kind, fun and inspiring instructor that single-handedly hooked me on the sport. Everything's A+: communication, prices, quality of the lessons and the boards. If you've never tried SUP or want to keep your skills up, this is your place. read more

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic lesson with Ryan this past weekend! We purchased a lesson through HowAboutWe for Couples. Having never tried paddle boarding before, we were both a little nervous about being able to pick up the sport. As soon as Ryan greeted us, we were both at ease. He was friendly, knowledgable, and funny. He got us in the water and standing up on our boards so quickly! Throughout the lesson, as we needed encouragement or tips, Ryan provided great feedback in a gentle manner so neither of us felt as though we were doing badly. He made sure we used the proper technique throughout the lesson, and really made us feel at ease while trying something new. Plus, he took great pictures of us on the water! We would love to take another lesson with him - and we will definitely be back for lessons or rentals! read more

Great service! they are vry nice and easy going, even teach you on site for first timer. you can get addtional discount if you bring the receipt next.time you go. read more