As a Paddle Canada Advanced SUP instructor, I absolutely love sharing the joy of SUP with those who are curious, new to the sport, learning advanced skills - or those who just want to explore and try something new and different. However it calls out to you - say yes!

Stand Up Paddleboarding offers a variety of bliss and benefits… Paddle hard for a fitness all-body workout - or interval training sessions for a mix of yin and yang - or completely chill out and lay on your board as you watch the clouds roll on by…. Or do all 3 in one day! Add a friend or two and have ‘board meetings’ out on the bay!

And… I’m super stoked to be part of Team Blu as a Blu Wave SUP Ambassador! If not teaching at local beaches in South Georgian Bay (i.e. Meaford, Thornbury, Collingwood), you’ll find me going with the flow anywhere I can. See below for a list of SUP lessons and adventures - and am available to bring my fleet and gear to you and your cottage for a customized SUP experience!

Gift certificates are available too! The gift of JOY of ADVENTURE - an empowering experience to cherish forever xo

INTRO TO SUP
Learn basic paddling strokes to get you started on your Joy of SUP journey! How to stand, body and balance awareness, the sweet spot, and practical safety tips that will leave you feeling confident and empowered on the water! And… We’ll explore the shoreline and the harbour as you tune in and feel the vibe of the glide. We may even pause to enjoy the present moment and do a little yogaahhh…. After your first lesson, join us on our SUP & Socials!
$50 (1.5 hrs)

SUP SESSIONS+
Follow-up your beginner lesson with more time on the water! Gain more confidence with each paddle - and soon you’ll be beach hopping, going on expedition tours, and looking for more challenging - and fun - conditions!
$40 (1hr)

SUP & SOCIAL
Meet fellow SUPers in our community - and have some fun! Anything goes -high intensity drills, enjoying the silence of meditation in motion or maybe even a yoga move or two. Ideal conditions can happen any day and at anytime. So… we’ll aim for Tuesday evenings - but on any given day, I may reach out via email with a call out for paddlers the day before! Afterwards, we’ll socialize in the park or at one of our fine local establishments :) Be sure to sign up to receive alerts!
$20 / Free with your own board! 6pm (1 hr)

SUNRISE / SUNSET SUP
Watching the sun rise and set is calming, meditative, and a truly serene experience. It’s a great way to start or end your day!
$50 / $25 with your own board. 5:45am or 7:30pm (1 hr)

SUP YOGA
Find your bliss on board with a mind/body/spirit SUP yoga practice. Through gentle and mindful moves, we’ll stretch and strengthen our body, stay present with our breath, balance… with the sights and sounds all around us… floating… ending with an extended savasana to soothe your senses… serenity now ahhh… Basic yoga experience and knowledge of postures is recommended, but not necessary.
$30 or $25 / 4 sessions (1 hr)

SUP TOUR
We'll paddle and explore the Georgian Bay shoreline - with options to beach hop along the way, pause for a picnic, paddle in silence to fully be present to feel the mind, body, spirit connection of meditation in motion, or chat about the joys of life during our “board meetings”. No experience? No worries - we’ll start with a lesson! It’s an ideal way to learn, tune in on your body and balance, and hone in on your paddling skills. Our 3-hour tour will be a mix of fitness, fun, and freeeeedom!
$75 (2.5-3 hrs)*

MOBILE SUP
Have a reunion at the cottage? Corporate retreat? Girlfriends getaway at the lake? Contact me and I’d be happy bring the super SUP experience to you. Can include a Mala bead making workshop too!

* Private and semi-private sessions are available. Contact me to arrange a date/time that works best for you. All participants must sign a waiver.

Note: Lessons and guided tours include a board, paddle, PFD, whistle, leash. Prices do not include HST, i.e. to be added upon payment. All lessons and sessions will be conducted with safety in mind, i.e. practice and encourage physical distancing. All participants must sign a waiver. Serving Meaford, Thornbury and surrounding areas.

Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel any program with less than 24 hours notice due to changing weather conditions, such as strong winds or thunderstorms. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and well-being is our top priority. You will have the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund.

PS I’m away for most of the summer of 2024 - as a kayak guide with Adventure Canada in the Arctic! As such, availability may be limited - but reach out and ask!

If you have any questions or are interested in private sessions, custom experiences or gift certificates , feel free to send me an email at marissa.riseandshine@gmail.com

 
 

Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge the Traditional Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.