Paddle in San Diego Events and Meet Ups

## May you rise up wild and alive, and embrace the fullness of your life and its possibilities! Come join us for a wild flower themed spring paddle—- focused on nature’s beauty, new beginnings, and embracing what’s alive inside each of us. As we shift into May, more and more life breaks into full bloom, rising up towards the sun unfolding and branching out in myriad directions.

PLEASE RSVP HERE IN ADVANCE TO COME
$5 charge for in person day of sign ups

Come join with other wild alive and inspiring women. Spend the day outdoors in nature and in community and inspire what’s possible inside.

## Event Details

To begin, Mindfulness & Communication Coach, Kim Jennings will lead us in a grounding meditation focused on the beauty of nature, how we can draw on it to inspire what’s wild and alive within us to bloom. Next we’ll have some icebreakers, intros and intention setting. Expert SUP Instructor Samantha Eastburn will lead a brief paddle orientation, then we’ll set off on a mindfulness paddle with Sam providing paddle guidance and taking photos. After our paddle, we’ll circle up again and have an opportunity for individual reflection, as well as partner and large group discussion related to our theme. This is a great opportunity to practice those mindfulness skills you’re wanting to build or deepen, as well as foster connection and community with other compassionate and curious women.

# Sunday, May 18thth @ 4:00PM

Meet at SUP Pups & West Coast Paddle in Liberty Station on the grass behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.
Come solo or bring a friend.

# THIS IS A NO PUP EVENT

##### This a human only paddle and leave our furry friends at home, so we can drop more deeply into the circle activities. We do not want to discriminate on which dogs can come to our events depending on aggression towards other dogs or not, so sadly we have to say please no pups at these events.

### Board rentals available or bring your own watercraft

• Beginners are more than welcome— you do not have to stand on the board, you are able to sit cross legged. Some comfort around the water is recommended.
• We launch from the beach and will be a no wake zone, friendly for all level of paddlers

# Schedule:

## 4:00PM: Meet and Greet

• Check in at SUP Pups Tent
• Grab your name tag and reflections sheet

## 4:15PM: Get ready to Circle UP

## 4:20PM : Intention Setting

• Brief Grounding, Intros & First Circle Discussion

## 5:00PM : Get ready to paddle

## 5:15PM : Group Mindfulness Paddle

## 6:30PM: Return to Shore

• Final circle & Closing
• Enjoy bonfire by SUP Pups

# Event Tickets:

All Tickets include snacks, refreshments & on the water photos & videos taken by Instructor Sam. Kim will be checking you in and guiding us through a series of mindfulness and reflection activities.

##### Paddle Board Rental with Mindfulness Activities: $42.00

##### Bring your own Board with Mindfulness Activities: $24.00

##### Single Kayak with Mindfulness Activities: $45.00

##### Tandem Kayak with Mindfulness Activities: $80.00

##### Mindfulness Activities Only - No Paddling: $25.00

# Group Size

• We are limiting the size of the group to 15-20 to maintain a cozy, connected community experience. Please register and make your payment in advance in order for us to hold a space for you (and a board if needed)!

# DETAILS:

SUP Pups will provide a mini paddle board lesson before departure, tips and tricks, human life vest, AND on the water photos!
Departing out of our location behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Liberty Station, San Diego. The water way is a calm channel ending in a dead end and is in a no-wake zone. Be very cautious of the surrounding rocks and oysters. DO NOT walk down by the water where the oysters are you will cut your feet.
There are bathrooms located nearby in NTC Park and please keep your dog on a leash at all times.
What to Bring

• Yourself!
• Some interest in sharing, learning, growing, connecting
• Sunscreen
• Wear clothing that you’re comfortable getting damp (just in case)
• Change of clothes and/or warm layers for post paddle circle
• Towel

What We’ll Bring:

• An open heart and sincere curiosity to learn about your journeys
• Stand Up Paddle Boards for those who requested them
• Snacks
• Background and training (Kim) in a wide range of mind-body practices for healing and well-being. (Such as Connected Communication, Dynamic Mindfulness, Meditation, Trauma Transformative Practice)

## We are excited to meet you all celebrate the love for ourselves and others!

##### Get to know Kim Jennings, MA, CPC:

Certified Mindset & Alignment Coach with over 15 years of experience coaching, designing and facilitating programs in education, nonprofit and social impact settings. Kim is passionate about the connection between individual and collective wellbeing. In her work, she supports sensitive individuals in 1. clarifying and pursuing their purpose, 2. living in alignment with their values and needs, 3. Improving their relationship with themselves and others, and 4. cultivating greater balance, purpose and wellbeing. In her coaching, Kim weaves together her deep training in Compassion Cultivation, Nonviolent Communication, Mindfulness Practice, Trauma-Transformative and Healing Centered practices and a variety of other mind-body-spirit practices for healing stress, achieving our goals, and cultivating what is alive and possible in each of us

##### Get to know Samantha Eastburn, SUP Pups Owner & Founder:

ACA; WPA; ISA Certified Paddle Board Instructor who has been instructing on the water in San Diego for 12 years. Samantha has led groups on the water up to 60+ people and has taught thousands of people and their dogs how to paddle board safely and efficiently on the water together. Founded SUP Pups January of 2020 and also manages West Coast Paddle Board Rentals since 2013. Samantha is a rep and team rider for West Coast Paddle Sports retail shop with extensive knowledge on boards, equipment and competes as a sponsored SUP Racer competing in local paddle board races.

##### Please note: If you have symptoms of a potentially infectious respiratory illness, or you have reason to believe you’ve been exposed, we asked that you wait and join us at a future event— for the health and well-being of the whole community, and most, especially for those whose health is more vulnerable. Thank you in advance for your consideration. 🙏🏼