Have you always wanted to participate in a Moonlight Stand Up Paddling excursion but would like to get daytime paddling experience before venturing out at night? Then our Stand Up Paddling Package is perfect for you! The package includes a Stand Up Paddling Basic Skills class and a Moonlight Stand Up Paddling excursion. For the month of March when you purchase our Stand Up Paddling Package and use promo code freemoonlight you will get $20 off the package—essentially a free moonlight excursion when you purchase the basic skills class. Read More
Category: Stand Up Paddling
MBAC Paddling Instructors earn ACA certification
In January Mission Bay Aquatic Center hosted a Stand Up Paddle Instructor Certification Workshop led by American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Trainer Jose Gonzalez. In addition to the MBAC paddling instructors, participants included paddlers of various backgrounds looking to increase their skill level of stand up paddleboard instruction. Their dedication to learning these skills was quickly apparent when weather forced them to battle rough winds and rain throughout the week of training. Together, they powered through the conditions and proved their commitment to bring their “A-game” as an instructor. Read More
Paddle under 2016’s closest supermoon
The supermoon on November 14th will not only be the biggest and brightest of 2016, but will be the closest to earth since 1948. This rare occurrence is sure to catch your eye as the supermoon rises in the east on November 13th when it will be the fullest in America. A unique and exciting way to view this event is from the water in our Moonlight Kayaking or Moonlight Stand Up Paddling excursions. Read More
ACE studies confirm health benefits of Stand Up Paddling
The American Council on Exercise recently conducted two studies examining the health benefits of Stand Up Paddling confirming what many paddlers have assumed to be true: there are plenty of benefits to SUPing and the better you get at it, the bigger the benefit. Read More
A SUPrise Proposal
On a beautiful morning in December Lael and her boyfriend Tom came to MBAC for a nice, leisurely paddle on Mission Bay. The two embarked on the bay for a fun day of adventure. Little did Lael know Tom had bigger plans for their morning paddle. With camera in hand on the beach, our staff tracked their progress to the east side of Sail Bay where Tom caught Lael by surprise. Read More
SUP into Spring!
Spring has sprung a little earlier than normal this year and there’s no better way to spend these hot days than at The Watersports Camp for some fun on the water. On April 4th we invite you to cool off with some family fun at our SUP Into Spring- Youth and Family Paddle. Read More