Learn to Paddleboard

This beginner-friendly session is designed to help you feel confident, safe, and comfortable on the water — no experience required, and you don’t even need your own board. We'll cover: - Paddleboarding basics (gear, stance, safety) - How to fall off and how to get back on with ease - Progressions from sitting → kneeling → standing - Tips for balance, paddling technique, and staying relaxed on the board Whether you’re nervous or just never had the chance to try, this is your invitation to discover what paddleboarding is all about — in a supportive, encouraging environment. LOCATION: Boulder Beach State Park 2278 Boulder Beach Rd Groton, VT 05046 Phone: 802.584.3823 More info: https://www.vtstateparks.com/parks/boulder-beach - Open: Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

• Park Entry Fee: $5 (cash or card) - Day Use Hours: 10:00 AM to official sunset

• Rentals begin at 10:00 AM — arrive early or risk getting on a waitlist

  • Paddleboard Rentals: $20 per hour

  • Rowboats, canoes and kayaks are also available for rent: $10 per hour

About the location: - Located on the eastern shore of 423-acre Lake Groton - Named for glacier-smoothed boulders scattered along its sandy beach - Part of Groton State Forest — over 26,000 acres of public land - Facilities include restrooms, changing rooms, a picnic pavilion, and a concession stand.