Paddle Smart, Paddle Safe: Why Every Paddle Boarding Paddler Should Take a Rescue Training Class
Paddle boarding is an incredible way to explore the beauty of nature, from calm lakes to ocean waves, but are you prepared for the unexpected? Wind, waves, exhaustion, or even a sudden medical emergency can turn a peaceful paddle into a dangerous situation. That’s why learning paddle boarding rescue skills is essential—not just for guides and instructors, but for anyone who loves being on the water.
How Far Are You From Help When You Are on a Paddle Boarding Adventure?
Many paddlers venture into remote locations, where emergency services are miles away. You might not have cell service or quick access to a rescue boat. A sudden storm, a strong current, or even an injury can leave you stranded.
Would you know what to do if:
✅ You or a friend get caught in high winds and can’t paddle back?
✅ Someone in your group becomes exhausted or injured miles from shore?
✅ A fellow paddler falls off their board and struggles to get back on?
✅ Cold water, heat exhaustion, or dehydration take a toll on your body?
Sheree Lincoln, owner of Sea Dog Eco Tours and founder of the Paddle Board Near Me Directory and Blog has designed a one and one half hour class to prepare you for real-world scenarios, giving you the skills and confidence to handle emergencies and keep your paddling adventures safe and fun. She is offering this class in Florida through April 13th, 2025 at the Manatee Park (And Bonita Dog Beach by Request) and then this summer in Michigan during June through August, 2025 at the Bar Lake Launch site in Manistee, Michigan.
To learn more about this class or other paddle boarding lessons, teaching certifications and adventures visit the Sea Dog Eco Tours website – click here. To book a lesson visit the Sea Dog Eco Tours booking partner Explore Origin – click here. You may also call Sheree in her reservation line at 231-335-7278 to reserve a date and plan for Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Crypto. You can also visit the Sea Dog Website for her Payment information.
Meet Your Rescue Training Paddle Boarding Instructor: Sheree Lincoln
More than just a guide, Sheree is a badass waterwoman with a deep love for adventure and a lifetime of experience on the water. As a liveaboard sailor, she knows the tides, currents, and hidden gems like the back of her hand. With rescue training as an EMT and firefighter, she brings serious safety skills to every session. Add in her certifications as a World Paddle Association Instructor & Trainer and PaddleFit Pro Coach, and you’ve got an expert who’s equal parts fun, strong, and technically trained. She’ll push you to be your best while making sure you have an unforgettable time on the water! Sheree is offering this class in Florida through April 13th, 2025 at the Manatee Park (And Dog Beach by Request) and then this summer in Michigan during June through August, 2025 at the Bar Lake Launch site in Manistee, Michigan.
Paddle boarding is an incredible way to explore the beauty of nature, from calm lakes to ocean waves, but are you prepared for the unexpected? Would. you know how to perform a rescue flip to get an injured or exhausted paddle back onto a paddle board and paddle them to to safety? Wind, waves, exhaustion, or even a sudden medical emergency can turn a peaceful paddle into a dangerous situation. That’s why learning paddle boarding rescue skills is essential—not just for guides and instructors, but for anyone who loves being on the water.
