Pelee Island intro to stand up paddle board clinic and sunset paddle

-For immediate release

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

On July 13 and August 10, 2013, Pelee Wings Nature Store and Explore Pelee, Pelee Island’s eco-tourism company, are hosting the first Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board clinics on Pelee Island, Ontario.

 

These Saturday Clinics will be held throughout the day, on Lake Erie just off the North end of Pelee Island. The clinics will include an introduction to SUP boarding covering basic gear, safety, kneeling, standing up with the proper paddle technique as well as free time to practice and play.

These Island SUP clinics are unique in that include physical challenge and exposure to the natural environment off one of the most beautiful and ecologically sensitive islands in the Great Lakes.

Guided by certified SUP instructor, Michelle McCormack, participants are provided with a unique opportunity for hands-on learning. Experience a different perspective from the water – join us to experience a Stand Up Paddle boarding adventure.

Explore Pelee, an Eco-tourism company, was founded in 2008 and provides island visitors with a variety of outdoor experiences.  These include historical and natural interpretation tours via hiking, biking and auto, for both small groups and bus tours. Explore Pelee also provides environmental field trips to high school classes, trip planning, and eco-adventure weekends.  658533

Pelee Wings Nature Store has been serving Ontario's paddling & birding community since 1989 from their Point Pelee Drive location in Leamington outside of Pt. Pelee National Park. The beachfront location specializes in kayak and stand-up-paddleboard sales, rentals & training courses. As well they have Canada's largest selection of Binoculars & Spotting Scopes, and an extensive nature gift shop.

To reserve your spot, or for more information about these SUP Clinics, please contact either Explore Pelee at (519) 325-TOUR (8687) or info@explorepelee.com or Pelee Wings (519)  326 - 5193 or  sales@peleewings.ca