Outdoor. Adventure. Outfitter. Colorado? Tropical Vacation? … Omaha?
Introducing The Neighborhood. Offshore, a new adventure outfitter right here in Omaha! Love fun and adventure? They offer Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals and lessons, SUP Yoga private sessions and 6-week courses, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and snowshoeing, with more adventures planned for the future!
It was a beautiful morning, and my husband and I had the exciting opportunity to try Stand Up Paddleboarding for the very first time. We both love trying new things and enjoy the outdoors, and this was a perfect opportunity to experience both.
What an amazing day! We began sitting lakeside with delicious homemade blueberry crepes and fruit smoothies while Kristen gave us an overview of the paddleboard and paddle. I admitted I was honestly nervous for this experience, and she answered all of my questions and helped me feel much more comfortable with her easy-going nature. It is immediately apparent Kristen has a passion for the outdoors and love of adventure, and is excited to share this with everyone who is willing to try.
Waterproof cases and headphones were provided so we could bring our phone to take pictures or listen to music. We put on our life jackets (not provided) and first began kneeling on the paddleboard, to get a feel for our balance and how to use the paddle. I expected the board to be a hard plastic, but it actually had a soft spongy feel, that really helped with balance and comfort. Kristen showed us how to turn, and encouraged us to shift our weight side to side to get a feel for the board.
Kristen was extremely comfortable on the water. When she was standing on the paddleboard, she looked as if she was standing on the ground! All along, she provided encouragement and shared about her adventures while living in Colorado. It was so much fun just paddling around on my knees or while sitting – it felt like I was in a canoe or a kayak.
My husband was the first to try standing, and he did an excellent job! It was definitely more challenging with the wind, and so we decided to go further into the cove where it was calmer. I was 100% prepared to fall in, and so I wanted to wait until the end to try standing. Kristen gave us the step-by-step directions with how to move from kneeling to standing, and then, just like that, I was standing! Initially, I felt very wobbly, but it was amazing how quickly I relaxed and felt very comfortable on the paddleboard. I ended up paddling around while standing for the remaining 30 minutes, and never fell once!
There we are, in the middle of a peaceful lake on a beautiful morning. It was so much fun, very relaxing, and a good workout all at once. If you love adventure, Stand Up Paddleboarding might become a new favorite activity.
Adventure Awaits
The Neighborhood. Offshore offers:
- Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals and lessons
- SUP Yoga private sessions and 6-week courses
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking – coming this Fall!
- Rock Climbing – coming this Fall!
- Snowshoeing – coming this Winter!
- More adventures planned for the future!
Contact: [email protected] for more information and to schedule a session!
Giveaway: Win a One-Hour Private SUP Yoga Session for Two with The Neighborhood. Offshore (includes 1 hour open paddle after your yoga session)!
One lucky Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a One-Hour Private SUP Yoga Session for Two with The Neighborhood. Offshore ($70 value)!
This session includes:
- Equipment and SUP overview
- Personalized 1 hour yoga session designed around you and your SUP companion
- 1 hour open paddle after your yoga session
- They travel to the lake of your preference to host the session (otherwise it is hosted at Glenn Cunningham Lake)
- Fruit juice smoothie provided
TO ENTER:
- Simply enter through Rafflecopter below by signing in with your Facebook account or with your name and email address.
- Earn additional entries as described.
THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, June 15, 2014, 11:59 p.m., CST.
OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using Rafflecopter and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Disclosure: Many thanks to The Neighborhood. Offshore for providing the Stand Up Paddleboard rental and lesson, the prize for the giveaway, and for being a new sponsor of Family Fun in Omaha. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.