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SUP Rentals and Lessons now at Three Oaks Recreation Area

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Laurie

Three Oaks Recreation Area now has Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and lessons provided by Alpine Accessories from 10am to 4pm every Saturday.  Sign up at the North Lake gazebo on Saturdays or reserve your time slot at Alpine Accessories store at 9219 S IL Route … Continue reading →

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Win A Stand Up Paddleboard

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Laurie

You could win a Stand Up Paddleboard package just by stopping by the Alpine Accessories store and completing an entry form.  The SUP package includes a Doyle 11 foot paddleboard, a BIC Sport adjustable paddle, a Dakine board leash, a MTI … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding at Three Oaks Recreation Area

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Laurie

Over 150 people tried Stand Up Paddleboarding for the first time on Sunday June 10, 2012.   Alpine Accessories and Boardworks brought Stand Up Paddleboards to the North Beach at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake Illinois.  Although paddleboarding has … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Fox River from Buffalo Park

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Laurie

Buffalo Park is a Kane County Forest Preserve park at the south end of Algonquin.  There is no cost to launch your Stand Up Paddleboard at this park.  There is ample parking, restrooms and picnic tables.  Rick and I paddled … Continue reading →

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Today Show featured Stand Up Paddleboarding Today

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Laurie

If you missed it, the Today Show featured Stand Up Paddleboarding today. You don’t have to be near the ocean to try Stand Up Paddleboarding.  Get your SUP at Alpine Accessories.  You can also sign up for lessons/rentals by coming into … Continue reading →

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Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Laurie

Try Stand Up Paddleboarding at Three Oaks Recreation Center on June 10th, 2012 starting at 10am until 4pm.  Attend a Free 15-30 minute dry land lesson followed by 15-30 minutes on the water on the North Lake.  There will also … Continue reading →

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Paddle in the Park Photos

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Laurie

On May 19th over 50 people were able to try Stand Up Paddleboarding for the first time at Paddle in the Park.  A dry land lesson was given and each person went out on beautiful Lake Atwood for 15-30 minutes. You … Continue reading →

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Try Stand Up Paddleboarding at Paddle in the Park on May 19th

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laurie

You can try Stand Up Paddleboarding on May 19th at the Hollows Conservation Area.  The Paddle in the Park event has been organized by the McHenry County Conservation District.  Entry is Free but for only $5 you can test paddleboards, … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson FREE

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Laurie

Get 2 friends to sign up for a $29 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) lesson and your 90 minute lesson will be FREE.  Stand Up Paddleboarding is easy to learn and there are many places in the Fox Valley where you can SUP.  You … Continue reading →

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Inflatable Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Laurie

Last summer, July 2011, we demoed the ShuBu inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing before brining it into the shop for sale and rentals.  The inflatable ShuBu Stand Up Paddleboard is made of extremely durable military grade, UV resistant … Continue reading →

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