Contact: Gary Stone, president of Paddleboard Specialists
608.849.0600 or 877.473.1199
info@paddleboardspecialists.com
http://www.paddleboardspecialists.com
Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons on the Waters of Lake Wingra This Summer in Madison
Madison, Wi.—The up-and-coming sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has made a formal debut on the waters of Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin and it’s not too late to learn to paddleboard.
Locally owned Paddleboard Specialists is hosting “Paddle for the Polar Bears” which will raise funds for the Henry Vilas Zoo’s soon-to-be-built Arctic Passage, a home for polar bears and seals.
“Paddle for the Polar Bears” is all about having a good time while engaging in a fast-growing, simple-to-learn water sport. Event sponsors include Wingra Boats, A Stone’s Throw, Naish Surfing and Werner Paddles.
“Give me 10 minutes and I’ll have you paddleboarding. It’s easy, fun, and it’s a great workout,” says Gary Stone, event organizer and owner of local outfitter Paddleboard Specialists. “The gear required is minimal: a board, paddle, leash and personal flotation device…and you’re off!”
“Paddle for the Polar Bears” offers individuals the opportunity to take a paddleboard lesson and if desired, paddle a short, marked course starting at the Wingra Park waterfront on Lake Wingra.
50% of all proceeds from these events goes to our local, free Henry Vilas Zoo and the new Arctic Passage exhibit. Your paddling directly benefits the polar bears!”
The best part for participants? Owning gear is optional. A $15 equipment charter includes a lesson and if desired, the paddler can do the challenge course.
Paddleboard Specialists will be on hand each event date to teach lessons from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30p.m.
Want to paddle a different boat to paddle for the Polar Bears? Wingra boats will have a wide variety of watercraft available for rent and will donate $2 from each boat rental to the zoo during each challenge event.
At 3pm on each of the event dates, Paddleboard Specialists will also be holding official Regional Naish Surfing SUP races with the top finishers across the six-event series qualifying to compete at the national Naish Surfing final event in Lake Tahoe on September 26, 2010.
Paddleboard Specialists “Paddle for the Polar Bears” details:
Location: Wingra Park, 824 Knickerbocker Street, Madison, WI 53711 on Lake Wingra.
Dates: Saturday, July 17; Sunday, July 25; Saturday, August 7; Sunday, August 15
Time: 10:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. lessons; 3 p.m. Naish race series races
To assure availability of charter equipment, participants are encouraged to pre-register for lessons and for the events by emailing info@paddleboardspecialists.com
For a brief history of SUP, click here: http://www.paddleboardspecialists.com/info_suphistory.asp
Since 1984, Gary Stone has built his business around a passion for the water from the shores of Lake Mendota to the serious swells of Maui. A full-service retailer of paddleboarding and windsurfing gear based in Westport, Wis., Paddleboard Specialists (and Isthmus Sailboards) offer specialty equipment for enthusiasts both online and at their retail location at 5495 Catfish Court, in Westport, Wis. For further information contact Gary Stone at 608.849.0600 or info@paddleboardspecialists.com
