It's that time of the year again...the holidays...and you have to come up with gifts for everyone on your list.  Need something fun?  Something outdoors?  Something they can DO, instead of just another piece of junk to collect dust?  How about a gift certificate from SUP with Wade?  They never expire, and are sure to brighten any recipient's holiday cheer.  Call us or e-mail us today and check "buy gifts" off your holiday to-do list.

Check out our newest location:  210 Whaler's Walk, Suite 105, San Pedro, CA 90731.  It's a great place to paddle, as the wind is no factor.  Before you come down, call me or Krista  to make sure someone is at the shop - 310.968.0003  

Oregon surfer wins alternative Nelscott Reef event Nelscott Reef © Eric Akiskalian     Big Wave Updates Jeremy Rasmussen wins Nelscott Reef Uninvitational Open Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 January, 2014 - Surfer Jeremy Rasmussen of Lincoln City, Ore., took first in the Lay Down Division and Ian Wallace won the Stand-up Paddleboard Division at the Nelscott Reef Uninvitational Open on Sunday at the remote Oregon break of Nelscott Reef. Twelve surfers plus four teams were out on the water for four hours and were treated with 20 to 25-foot waves, according to contest organizer John Forse. "They all worked it out," Forse said. Each surfer had a minimum of one and a half hours in the water, Forse said. Local surfers who competed include Ed Guzman, Colin Brown and Randy Reyes.…

Hi…it’s Wade…your paddleboard instructor. Krista and I are putting together a SUP retreat in Costa Rica this April and we want you to come! Prices are starting at the low, low price of $600 American Dollars – (all prices are per person and are based on double occupancy – two people per room.) See below for the breakdown.Here’s the deal: We have rented out the single nicest house in the surfing village of Tamarindo, Costa Rica from Friday, 4/25/14 until Sunday, 5/04/14. Villa Paraiso (http://www.luxurytamarindo.com) normally goes for twice the price, but we’re buying in bulk and passing the savings down to you. Why am I doing this? I need to give you some back-story. When I was trying to teach myself how to ride waves, I discovered SUP-surfing. SUP…

Just thought I'd mention this...a sup lesson is a perfect present for that special loved one!  For the low, low price of 80 American dollars, the recipient of your fabulous gift, gets to spend two hours with me.  For 300 dollars, you can buy yourself a one-hour helicopter ride/lesson with me, as well.  Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, (insert holiday of choice.)

Today's stand up paddle boarding lesson in Marina del Rey was a little foggy.