Donate a PaddleBoard Adventure

Being on the water has numerous physical and mental benefits. Pay it forward to an individual struggling with mental health battles today! All recipients of pay-it-forward lessons are vetted by our local mental health partner orginazations and receive one-on-one time on the water with Blue Paddle Mind. Call us learn more about our signature "pay-it-forward paddleboard lesson" program.

Blue Paddle Mind Adventure-Carlsbad Lagoon

You begin your adventure on the beautiful waters of the Carlsbad Lagoon. Depending on the tides and winds we may venture East into the lagoon tributary. Your adventure is for 75 minutes.  It includes a short lesson on land, and than we venture out onto the Carlsbad Lagoon. Be ready to see jumping mullet, many species of birds, & the occasional sea turtle or sea lion! You will learn all about SUP equipment, safety, proper stance & paddle technique, 4 strokes including turns & stops.  All equipment and photos are included in your lesson. ​

​​Blue Paddle Mind Adventure-Oceanside Harbor

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You begin your adventure on the beautiful waters of the Oceanside Harbor & include a tour out around the jetties. Your adventure is for 75 minutes.  It includes a short lesson on land, and then we venture out onto the harbor water. Be ready to see sea lions, pelicans, & maybe a dolphin or two! You will learn all about SUP equipment, safety, proper stance, paddle technique, and 4 strokes including turns & stops.  All equipment and photos are included in your lesson. Cold weather paddling may require a wetsuit.
​$95 Private Adventure
$75/person for 2 or more people

​​Blue Paddle Mind Advance Paddle Clinic

Are you ready to take your Stand Up Paddle Boarding to the next level? Then join me for a 2hr. advanced skills lesson. You will work on the different paddle phases-the reach, the catch, the power, & the recovery phase. You will learn two different types of buoy turns, how to get more power & distance from your board. Water starts vs. beach starts. The advanced lesson includes a before & after video, and paddle stroke assessment. Call or text us at 760-845-8077
$125 Private Clinic
Race Board Rental is an additional $25.00

​Blue Paddle Mind Ocean Paddle Adventure:

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Do you have Stand Up Paddleboard experience? How about trying an ocean paddle! Ocean paddle lessons are for advanced paddlers. We highly recommend you take a couple of flat water lessons with us first and then we will evaluate your skills and confidence for the ocean.
Ocean lessons are subject to weather conditions-surf, swell, and wind
All instruction is done with a priority on safety, and a certified instructor
$145 for one person and $55 for each additional person
Call or Text us at 760.845-8077 

Location & Directions

Carlsbad Lagoon 
4700 Bayshore Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Directions from I-5 
Take I-5 North or South to Tamarack Ave. Exit
Turn east on Tamarack Ave.
Turn right on Park Dr.
Turn right on Bayshore Dr. 
(Parking is at the end of the cul-de-sac)
Meet us on the beach
​Oceanside Harbor
1900 Harbor Drive No
Oceanside, CA 92054
Directions from I-5 
Take I-5 North or South to Oceanside Harbor Dr. exit 54C
Merge onto Harbor Dr.
Turn left to stay on Harbor Dr.
Turn slight right onto W Oceanside Harbor Dr.
Turn slight right to Harbor Dr. North
Follow Harbor Dr. to almost the end 
park in the parking lot of the Jolly Roger Restaurant

Cancellation Policy

  • Blue Paddle Mind has the right to cancel lessons due to unfavorable weather conditions. We will reschedule or provide a refund.
  • All lessons require a 24 hour notice (confirmed by phone) for a reschedule or a refund.
  • If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your lesson will be forfeited.