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Paddle board lesson and rentals in Crystal Lake, IL. Without a doubt, a lesson is the best way to enjoy paddleboarding. And getting it with the Board House is best

Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals and Lessons

Our paddle board rentals and lessons are closed for the season! Open again Memorial weekend of 2018! Board House located at Three Oaks Recreation Area in the City of Crystal Lake, IL. where there is a 330 acre lake with crystal clear water, 8 islands, 5 bays, and no power boats to distract you from having a good time. Paddle board rentals and paddle board lessons are available seven days a week from Memorial weekend to mid September from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm weather permitting.

To take a lesson or rent a paddle board, you must be 12 years or older. 12 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present.

Three ways to sign up:

Call for a reservation: Call 847-854-4754 or 847-943-7043 between 10 am and 5 pm to make your paddle board reservation.
Just Show Up: You can just show up and most often not wait at all. (the exception would be hot days. Then you would just wait for next availability)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! When making your paddle board reservation on-line, please start at the *top of the hour.
See BELOW to sign up!

Paddle Board Rental

If you've never tried stand up paddleboarding, we recommend you take a beginner lesson which will teach you the basics so you progress quickly, learn properly and enjoy paddle boarding more.

Paddle board rental includes;
Use of paddle board, board leash, paddle and life vest. No instruction is given.

1 hour week day - $20, weekend - $25
2 hours week day - $35, weekend - $45
3 hours week day - $50, weekend - $65

To rent a paddle board, you must be 12 or older. Ages 12 - 17 must have a parent or legal guardian present at the Board House or on the water.

Call 847-854-4754 or 847-943-7043 between 10 am and 5 pm to make your reservation!

Beginner Paddle Board Lesson

In the beginner lesson, you'll learn...

How to size and hold your paddle correctly.
How to paddle and control your board.
How to kneel on the board and why it's important.
Where and how to stand on the board.
How to get back on when you fall in.

Once you master the basics, paddleboarding is more enjoyable.

Week day - $30, weekend - $35

1 hour beginner paddle board lesson includes;

Use of paddle board, paddle, leash, and vest
10 - 15 minutes dry land instruction.
10 - 15 minutes on water instruction.
Remaining time is on water to have fun.

Call 847-854-4754 or 847-943-7043 between 10 am and 5 pm to make your reservation

Intermediate Paddle Board Lesson

In the intermediate lesson, you'll learn:

Where to stand on the board for better performance.
How to use your body to paddle more efficiently.
Learn different paddle strokes to help you control your board.
How to handle wind and waves.

Before an intermediate lesson, we recommend you have a beginner lesson and about 3 hours of on water time.

Week day - $40, Weekend - $45

1 hour intermediate paddle board lesson includes;

Use of paddle board, paddle, leash, and vest
10 minutes dry land instruction.
30 minutes on water with instructor.

Call 847-854-4754 or 847-943-7043 between 10 am and 5 pm to make your reservation!

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ON-LINE RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
When making your paddle board reservation on-line, please start at the top of the hour.