Learn how to stand up paddle and have lessons at Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle, an ASI accredited school, located at Jervis Bay, about 150km south of Sydney.

Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle is owned and run by Melissa McManus. She grew up in the local area and is an avid stand up paddle boarder. Every morning, Melissa can been seen paddling her board in the many lakes, rivers or ocean in the Jervis Bay area.

Melissa is an ASI Level 1 Stand Up Paddle instructor, holds surf rescue and senior first aid certificates. She also regularly competes in both flatwater and surfing stand up paddle competitions including: Snowy McCallister Manly, Lion Island 8km SUP paddle race, Manly Festival of Surf, Roar Industries 'One Board' Southport Qld (9th out of 32 in open paddle race), Mambo Merimbula 2009 (2nd ladies SUP surfing, 2nd teams paddle race day 1, third teams paddle race day 2), regular participant at Gerroa Malnutrition Longboard Club (SUP division) and Sydney Paddle Surf Club meets (Long Reef, Palm Beach).

Melissa started Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle because of her love for stand up paddle and in response to the interest from others who saw her paddling. Many people were saying to me, “that looks like fun”, where can I try it?

Jervis Bay is world famous for its crystal clear waters, pure white sands and abundance of wildlife. You can glide along so quietly, on a stand up paddle board, and be amongst the wildlife. You can see fish swimming below you, the birds swooping around you and kangeroos lounging lazily on the shore. Its just a wonderful experience seeing nature from a stand up paddle board, says Melissa.

And there are amazing fitness benefits from paddling. You can also get a good all over workout if that’s what you what.

Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle is a mobile school. Melissa has scouted out the best and safest locations in Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven region. There are lots of options depending on what you like to see and where you are staying.

Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle offers group and private lessons and guided tours for families, adults, parties, school groups and corporates.

"Oh wow, I didn’t think I could do it so easily. I’m not very coordinated so this was the best. Your enthusiasm was very inspiring. Thank you. " Alison, from Noosa

"I cant believe how well you see into the water. Because you are standing up, you see a totally different angle – a whole new world of nature. " Simon from Canberra

"It was just the most amazing experience – I couldn’t believe I could do it at my age (55). It was fun and very relaxing. " Leanne and Colin from Sydney

"You made learning very easy. Good instruction that we could understand easily. Very interesting knowledge about the area and wildlife and we got wonderful photos with the kangeroos. " Tristian and Fleur from Netherlands

Ph: 0403 354 716
Outside Australia: (+61 2 403 354 716)
Email: mel@jervisbaystanduppaddle.com.au
Web: www.jervisbaystanduppaddle.com.au

Locations: South Coast, New South Wales, Australia.
Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven MAP
• Huskisson Beach
• Currumbene Creek, Woollamia
• Moona Moona Creek
• Hyams Beach, Sailors Beach
• Vincentia, Collingwood Beach
• Plantation Point
• Sanctuary Point
• St Georges Basin

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