Acqua Dolce Paddle (pronounced AHK-kwah DOL-chay) was established in 2019 to share the sport of Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) through education, fitness and fun. Acqua Dolce means “fresh water” in Italian and is a nod to our beautiful fresh water lakes & bay that we get the privilege to experience here in Traverse City.
Acqua Dolce Paddle is committed to introducing people to the fun and fitness benefits associated with Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP). We are a mobile business that operates from various locations throughout Traverse City.
We emphasize fun, safety, technique, and fitness. Whatever your desired goals are, we hope that through our lessons you will develop a love for SUP and fitness and make it a part of your lifestyle.
Hi, my name is Holli and I am the owner and founder of Acqua Dolce Paddle. I have been a certified stand up paddle coach since 2016. In addition, I have been a certified Pilates and fitness instructor for over 20 years. For fun, I enjoy SUP racing for the challenge and community it provides. I am a member of the Midwest Paddle League, one of the founding members of USA SUP and a member of Team Stoke, a local SUP racing team.
I am passionate about introducing people to the wonderful sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP). My goal is to welcome more people into our awesome SUP community here in NoMI through lessons, community paddles, events and races. It brings me great joy to watch my students reach their goals and have a ton of fun doing it. I can’t wait for you to join us this summer!
PaddleFit is a complete SUP and outdoor fitness system. We are proudly certified by and members of the PaddleFit global community. To learn more about the PaddleFit organization, please go to paddlefitpro.com