Women's Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson, Encounter Lakes
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Duration: 1.5hr (+15mins checkin time)
Price: $100pp
Location: John Crompton Reserve, Encounter Lakes.
Looking for a fun, beginner-friendly way to reconnect with nature? Join us for a guided stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience in the safe and sheltered environment of Encounter Lakes at Encounter Bay on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. Whether you’re after a relaxing escape or an empowering outdoor adventure with other women, this session is perfect for all skill levels. Paddle Boarding is your ticket to feeling freedom and confidence in just an hour and a half!
Designed for beginners or women wanting to improve their SUP technique and confidence, the intro to SUP lesson covers:
Paddle adjusting and paddle strokes
The features of the board
How to safely carry your board
SUP safety
How to paddle on your belly, knees and feet!
Can also include how to safely fall off and re-mount your SUP.
Option to Learn the “pivot turn” if the group wants an extra challenge!
What’s Included:
Fully guided SUP experience with Paddle Australia SUP instructor, Elise Lavers.
A revitalising herbal tea break midway through.
All necessary equipment: SUP board, paddle, leash, life jacket, spray jacket, wetsuit booties, and safety gear.
Complimentary phone photos of your experience.
Insights into the region including Encounter Marine Park, things to see and do in the area, and opportunities to spot local birds.
To make the session start even smoother, you can click here to sign the waiver now.
If the weather forecast is unfavourable, if we need to change the time or location or to re-schedule the session, we will be in touch with you as early as possible.
See you on the water!
Elise Lavers
Founder – Enliven Outdoor Adventures
WHAT TO BRING:
- Comfy clothes/ bathers/ active wear that can get wet.
- Warm layers, just in case! On cold days, we recommend thermals (if you have them), polar fleece, marino, and raincoats! Don’t worry if you don’t have these items, just wear layers that you can put on or take off if needed.
- A dry change of clothes for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunnies (at your own risk!)
- Sunscreen
- Shoes that can get wet to protect your feet
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Board, paddle, leash and lifejacket for everyone
- Hand Sanitiser
- Photos of you during your paddle
- A cosy towel to use afterwards
- A cup of herbal tea
- +any equipment you have hired as an extra (eg booties and jackets)
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Wonderful place, perfect t base yourself to visit many regions of South Australia
The whole city felt quite gentle if you are that persuasion.
I can't wait to book other adventures offered by enliven.
We made connections with new and old people of the community and had a ball riding some killer waves! 🤙
Would recommend this experience to any individual looking to try a connected outdoor adventure with like-minded women, even if you’ve done it before on your own. It is children and family friendly or for single souls wanting to get out of their comfort zone. This experience is for everyone, regardless of experience level!
Glenelg is a beachside town with a long, sandy swimming beach, a jetty, a ferris wheel, with bars and casual restaurants clustered around the main square (we liked Beach Burritos).
It really couldn’t have been easier to get the tram here. It runs regularly from the CBD to Glenelg beach and takes about 25 minutes.
We caught it from the stop next to Victoria Square. We didn’t even have to bother looking up a timetable - we only waited about 5 - 7 minutes.
We also didn't need to pre-buy a ticket or travel card - we simply tapped on with our Australian credit card and, unlike Sydney, you only need to tap on (no need to tap off).
We were travelling mid-week so we had a seat the whole way (although it's probably very different on weekends or school hols).
When you see the ferris wheel, you will know you’ve arrived but in any case, the tram stops here and everyone gets off.
It’s worth noting that the trams run until very late. The last tram back to the CBD is 12:30am.
are the spell-casters who can make this happen!
Thank you!!
I’m looking forward to my next adventure with Enliven soon.


































