SUP Lessons in Traverse City, Michigan | Acqua Dolce Paddle

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Acqua Dolce Paddle (pronounced AHK-kwah DOL-chay) is a mobile lesson & recreational stand-up paddleboarding business located in Traverse City, Michigan. Whether you are new to paddleboarding, advanced, or in between, we have a SUP lesson for you! Check out our Acqua Basics class for beginners, our Acqua Kids class for those aged 7-12, or our Acqua Fitness class for a challenging land and water workout. We also provide private lessons for groups if you would like a private session with your family, friends, or coworkers. Whatever your desired goals are, we hope that through our classes or private lessons you will develop a love for SUP and fitness and make it a part of your lifestyle.

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Many gorgeous places to paddle in NoMI. Last night

Many gorgeous places to paddle in NoMI.
Last night was Lake Leelanau.

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Join us for our free family friendly paddle in coo

Join us for our free family friendly paddle in cooperation with Suttons Bay Bikes & Surf on Thursday evenings. New time, new location.

Paddling is always better with friends! And so is

Paddling is always better with friends!
And so is taking a moment to enjoy your surroundings.

#suttonsbay #traversecity #puremichigan #standuppaddling #nomi

My first race ever - Paddle 45 5K - just before fi

My first race ever - Paddle 45 5K - just before finish line shot.💕

Many people wouldn’t be excited to finish 8th, but I am thrilled. And my goal was to finish in 45 minutes & I finished in just over 43.

So grateful for all of the new friends I have gained through the awesome sport of SUP & OC & Surfski.

It always has the spirit of community over competition. But don’t get me wrong, there are incredible athletes in this sport. And today we proved that Midwest water athletes are some of the best. 🤙🏼

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One of the best things about SUP is being able to

One of the best things about SUP is being able to experience nature up close. Love hearing the loons’ call.

Give us a call or send us a message to book a tour of Silver Lake in Traverse City.

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Sunrise 🌅 #acquadolcepaddle #nomi #traverseci

Sunrise 🌅

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🌊We coordinate with our boards here in NoMI 😉

🌊But seriously, we love our Infinity Wide Aquatic boards. Why?

🌊This board is great for all levels, even kids.

🌊Super stable, all-around board that rides well on flat water to surf.

🌊This year they come in Emerald Blue & Coral - sizes 10’8 x 33” & 10’4 x 32.

🌊Link in bio to learn more about our lessons, events & merch.

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It was such a pleasure to talk with & learn from B

It was such a pleasure to talk with & learn from Bobby @gl_surf_rescue

We hope you enjoy learning from him as much as we did.
YouTube version live now.

https://youtu.be/emwXdiWsA-c

We’re venturing into this world because we’re passionate about education on & off the water. Wear your leash & PFD.

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This is our happy place. 😊 We’d love to shar

This is our happy place. 😊

We’d love to share the stoke with you this Spring. We invite you to join us for any of our classes or group events.

Please see link in bio for details.

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Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you have a beautifu

Happy Mother’s Day!

We hope you have a beautiful, peaceful day!

What thoughts come to your mind when you look at t

What thoughts come to your mind when you look at this pic?

Water brings such a sense of peace & calm. It was especially peaceful & gorgeous today.

Lessons begin Memorial Day weekend! Be sure to reserve your spot now. We have several options to choose from, check out our site or give us a call. Link in bio.

Gorgeous view of West Bay by the Senior Center tod

Gorgeous view of West Bay by the Senior Center today.

The wind is strong at this location & the waves are rolling in close to shore but out further is a lot of chop.

Further North towards Suttons Bay the water was much calmer.

We never cease to be fascinated by the varied conditions on the same body of water in different areas just a few miles apart.

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We offer SUP lessons & group events for: Kids, beg

We offer SUP lessons & group events for:
Kids, beginners, land & water fitness enthusiasts, corporate, private or church groups.

We emphasize safety, technique & fun. Especially if you are new to SUP, we love helping people get started with understanding the equipment, water safety & how to paddle properly so you will have information you need to have fun & feel confident on the water.

Check out our website or give us a call/send a message for more info.
Website link in bio.

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Spring has sprung! ☀️ So grateful - the sunshi

Spring has sprung! ☀️
So grateful - the sunshine is EVERYTHING!
We are so excited to see you this summer.
Schedule your lesson or group outing today!
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We have STICKERS! 🥳🤩😎💕🤙🏼 #acqua

We have STICKERS! 🥳🤩😎💕🤙🏼

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Lake Michigan in Empire, MI So many lakes to enjo

Lake Michigan in Empire, MI

So many lakes to enjoy here in NoMI

What’s your favorite NoMI lake to paddle?

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It’s March & if you live in a climate like us No

It’s March & if you live in a climate like us Northern Michiganders, you are starting to get Spring fever too.

It won’t be long before we’re on the beach & for those of you fair weather water peeps - back in/on the water.

For those of you planning your summer vacations & activities - our 2022 Summer Schedule will be live on our site very soon! However, no need to wait if you’re already in planning mode - send us a message or give us a call. We’d love to be a part of creating summer memories with friends & family. Please see website link in bio.

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We know we’ve said that SUP isn’t necessarily

We know we’ve said that SUP isn’t necessarily a seasonal sport, however in the NoMI winters, our inland lakes freeze & our Great Lakes & bay can freeze near shore, so it’s more challenging to find good launch spots.

With that being said, in January & February we don’t get on the water as much as we’d like. So… what to do when you can’t get on the water? We cross train with on land exercises.

We do that all year long, but it becomes even more important in the “off season” to prevent injury & especially to train for race season if you want to do that sort of thing.

Whether you paddle in the summer on weekends, race for fun or race to win - there is no replacement for preparing your body for the demands you choose to place on it.

This is another aspect of SUP safety & fun. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
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