High Water Stand Up Paddle Napa Valley

As a SUP/​PaddleFit coach and personal trainer, I’ve had the luxury and priviledge of travelling around the globe paddling and meeting other folks along the way with a love for the water and paddling. As the fastest growing water sport, it has, unfortunately, spawned all the entrepreneurial sharks looking to cash in, who focus on the profit agenda versus the customer’s safety, need and overall experience; this what I look for in credible SUP instruction.
Bailie with High Water Stand Up Paddle in Napa Valley has exceeded the bar with credentials, knowledge, safety, philosophy (‘passion’ being a huge plus) and equipment, compared to other SUP service businesses we’ve checked out in that area. Her safety guidelines go beyond legal requirements, following the most stringent current practices for certified SUP instructors; oftentimes painfully absent with many SUP outfitters/​tour providers we come across.
Almost anybody can show someone how to stand up on a paddleboard and a lot of people make a business out of doing just that (and most customers will enjoy the experience regardless, having no point of reference on what to expect).
But learning PROPER stroke, techniques and skills (which you get to carry away with you afterwards) from a certified instructor heavily involved and well respected within the SUP community, is sometimes hard to come by and priceless.
It may make the difference between trying something just for fun, and finding a new passion that can change your life. High Water Stand Up Paddle is definitely our choice for SUP training in the Napa Valley region!

I’ve been wanting to try SUP for a few years now. I finally got the chance today when I signed up for a lesson with some friends at High Water SUP. Bailie (owner/​instructor) was awesome. She covered all the basics, and made sure everyone felt comfortable on the water. After the class, she was kind enough to answer everyone’s questions and give recommendations on equipment.
I highly recommend trying High Water for paddle boarding. I cannot wait to go again!

The Napa Valley experience is not only about food and wine anymore but also Stand up Paddleboarding!
It was my first time SU paddleboarding and it is definitely harder than I thought. Bailie was a great instructor — very professional, safety oriented, and fun! She went through: safety guidelines; paddleboard basics; how to fall off your board without injuring yourself, etc.
Bailie was very patient with everyone in our group. Each of us was able to learn at our own pace. There was no pressure to try to catch up with the people who picked it up quicker. It was such a fun and enjoyable experience that we have another outing set up.
If you want to learn how to paddleboard, High Water SUP is the way to go. Bailie’s enthusiasm and instruction will definitely get you hooked!