What's SUP this July 4th Weekend? Stay Local and Learn to "Walk on Water" in a Stand Up Paddleboarding Lesson with Triangle Glides
Triangle Glides in Raleigh is a stand up paddleboarding specialist offering regularly scheduled SUP classes that teach the fundamental skills of this popular fast-growing watersport.
Raleigh, NC, June 28, 2011 --(PR.com)-- With the state gas tax increasing to a record-high in July, it’s more attractive than ever for Triangle residents to limit driving trips and choose to stay close to home this summer. A sure-fire way to enjoy the local landscape and entertain family and visiting guests this Independence Day weekend is by taking a stand up paddleboarding lesson with Triangle Glides. The classes, which are by reservation only, are conducted on beautiful Lake Wheeler in Raleigh and are available to those age 12 and older.
Stand up paddleboarding, or “SUP” as it’s popularly known, is the newest trend to captivate the Triangle region. SUP is a fun activity with a quick learning curve. It has its origins in Hawaii and has seen a booming growth in recent years throughout the world. Triangle Glides teaches the fundamental skills needed to get started in this popular sport, including proper paddling technique, stance on the board and essential turning techniques. All stand up paddling equipment is provided in the 90-minute class priced at $60 per person; advance purchase required. Lessons can be booked by phone at (800) 979-3370 or (919) 828-1988, or online at www.zerve.com/TriGlides/SUP.
Private lessons can also be arranged. Lake Wheeler offers an idyllic setting, with plenty of parking, a concession stand and public restrooms.
“We have all these wonderful lakes and rivers right here in our backyard, so you don’t have to take a vacation someplace else to enjoy this great outdoor watersport,” says Todd Masinter, owner of Triangle Glides. “With our mild climate, SUP can even be an all-year pastime here.”
Stand up paddling involves standing on what looks like an oversized surfboard and using a long paddle to propel the board across the water. As a spectator, it has the look of “walking on water.” SUP is adaptable to any location, from ocean surf and whitewater to quiet lakes. It also offers a great full body workout that tones core muscles and strengthens and tones arms and legs.
In addition to its SUP classes, Triangle Glides sells stand up paddleboards, paddles and accessories, offering a handpicked selection of quality equipment, from light and sleek race boards to recreational all-arounders. Triangle Glides is also a flatwater paddling specialist.
Raleigh-based Triangle Glides, formerly Triangle Segway, changed its name to reflect its expanding business line that now features stand up paddleboarding lessons, Segway tours, and a growing line of retail that offers SUP enthusiasts a range of stand up paddleboarding equipment. Its popular Segway tours have provided sightseeing experiences in downtown Raleigh to more than 12,000 guests in three years. The firm will move to a larger Raleigh retail space in August.
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Stand up paddleboarding, or “SUP” as it’s popularly known, is the newest trend to captivate the Triangle region. SUP is a fun activity with a quick learning curve. It has its origins in Hawaii and has seen a booming growth in recent years throughout the world. Triangle Glides teaches the fundamental skills needed to get started in this popular sport, including proper paddling technique, stance on the board and essential turning techniques. All stand up paddling equipment is provided in the 90-minute class priced at $60 per person; advance purchase required. Lessons can be booked by phone at (800) 979-3370 or (919) 828-1988, or online at www.zerve.com/TriGlides/SUP.
Private lessons can also be arranged. Lake Wheeler offers an idyllic setting, with plenty of parking, a concession stand and public restrooms.
“We have all these wonderful lakes and rivers right here in our backyard, so you don’t have to take a vacation someplace else to enjoy this great outdoor watersport,” says Todd Masinter, owner of Triangle Glides. “With our mild climate, SUP can even be an all-year pastime here.”
Stand up paddling involves standing on what looks like an oversized surfboard and using a long paddle to propel the board across the water. As a spectator, it has the look of “walking on water.” SUP is adaptable to any location, from ocean surf and whitewater to quiet lakes. It also offers a great full body workout that tones core muscles and strengthens and tones arms and legs.
In addition to its SUP classes, Triangle Glides sells stand up paddleboards, paddles and accessories, offering a handpicked selection of quality equipment, from light and sleek race boards to recreational all-arounders. Triangle Glides is also a flatwater paddling specialist.
Raleigh-based Triangle Glides, formerly Triangle Segway, changed its name to reflect its expanding business line that now features stand up paddleboarding lessons, Segway tours, and a growing line of retail that offers SUP enthusiasts a range of stand up paddleboarding equipment. Its popular Segway tours have provided sightseeing experiences in downtown Raleigh to more than 12,000 guests in three years. The firm will move to a larger Raleigh retail space in August.
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Triangle Glides
Todd Masinter
919-802-5149
www.TriangleGlides.com
Additional phone: 919-828-1988
Todd Masinter
919-802-5149
www.TriangleGlides.com
Additional phone: 919-828-1988
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A family learns the techniques of stand up paddleboarding in a Triangle Glides lesson in Raleigh.
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A stand up paddleboarding lesson with Triangle Glides is a fun way to get out on the water this summer.
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