Carleen Birnes introduced stand up paddle group instruction and fitness to the greater Annapolis area in 2013. Her business expanded quickly over the years to encompass beginner/rec instruction, kids camps, SUP yoga classes, race technique and training, a weekly SUP race league, ocean paddle clinics, as well as becoming a race director for paddle races in the Mid-Atlantic including Bay Bridge Paddle (Maryland) and Dam Bridge Challenge (Pennsylvania). She has worked with PSUPA for over 3 years, certifying Flatwater SUP Instructors, sharing her 10+ years experience and best business practices. Carleen offers a hybrid style format that delivers the written manual coursework in an online self-paced course, along with a one-day water practicum in person at her launch in Severna Park, MD. Private instruction available through the season. Learn more at chesupeake.com. Email ches.sup.peake@gmail.com.

Provides Instruction in the Following Skills:
Business, Camp, Downwind, Flatwater 1, Flatwater 2, Fundamentals, Open Water, Racing, Surf, Touring, Yoga

Provides the Following SUP Services:
Business, Camps, Fitness, Instruction, PSUPA Instructor Trainer, Races, Tours & Trips