Tag Archives: Paddleboarding

BIC One Design Challenge

If you live in the Chicago suburbs this is the Stand Up Paddle board race for you.  The BIC One Design Challenge puts challengers against each other using identical equipment to match the boarder’s ability and endurance on a 1 … Continue reading

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Reserve your SUP

Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and lessons at Three Oaks Recreation Area have been filling up fast.  Sundays have become just as popular as Saturdays.  We recommend that you call the shop at 847-854-4754 several days ahead to reserve and prepay … Continue reading

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Paddleboard Winner

The winner of the Stand Up Paddleboard giveaway was awarded to Michael Maifield of Cary IL.  Mikes name was pulled by the Northwest Herald’s Kelly Buckman. Mike won a Doyle Beefy D paddleboard, a BIC Sport adjustable aluminum paddle, a MTI SUP … Continue reading

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Win A Stand Up Paddleboard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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