Private Lessons

ACA-certified instructor Shirley Heinemann with her pup Zeke, paddling the Petaluma.

May-October

We meet you where you are! Schedule a private lesson with one of our experienced instructors. Kayaking, SUP, SUP Yoga and Rowing are available.

Make this the season of learning, growing, and exploring your own potential and the beauty of our local waterway. Our instructors are highly experienced, generous of spirit, and devoted to your progress in their respective sports and practices. Find a piece of heaven on the Petaluma River.

Cost of $125 covers two hours of personalized instruction, equipment rental, and advice on next steps. Purchase here and weā€™ll sort out the details together!

Floathouse Instructors

  • Miki Romo

    SUP YOGA

    My goal is to help my students find meaning and presence in the practice of yoga. As an Occupational Therapist for 20+ years and yoga practitioner for 30+ years, Iā€™ve worked with people of diverse ages and abilities and at varied stages of health. I teach alignment-focused flow and SUP Yoga. I try to balance fun and fluidity with vigor and vibrance. My touchstones are spirit, clarity, connection and dedication.

  • Greg Sabourin

    ROWING

  • Jo Woodison

    SUP

    I stumbled upon stand-up paddling in 2016 and swiftly fell under its spell, despite initially feeling like a fish out of water. Embracing my newfound passion, I dove headfirst into the world of SUP, seeking knowledge and skill through dedicated lessons until I emerged as a certified instructor accredited by the ACA at Level 2.

    Amidst the picturesque landscapes of the San Francisco Bay, rivers, and lakes, I find my sanctuary, often accompanied by my faithful canine companions. Yet, my wanderlust extends beyond familiar shores; I dream of leading SUP tours in exotic locales adorned with warm, crystal-clear waters.

    Fueling my ambition is a desire to undertake endurance trips, pushing the boundaries of my own abilities while fostering a deep connection with nature. But my true joy lies in sharing my passion with others, guiding them along their own paddle journeys, and watching as they blossom in confidence and technique. In every stroke, I find fulfillment, knowing Iā€™m empowering others to discover the serenity and exhilaration that stand-up paddling offers.

  • Shirley Heinemann

    SUP

    My SUP instructor credentials are that I am an American Canoe Association Level 3 Coastal SUP instructor wIth more than five years of teaching experience and decades of paddling experience, but what that means in my life is that I love sharing the stoke of SUP with people of all backgrounds and abilities.

  • Kristine Norton

    KAYAKING