Experience SUP

Jean is an outstanding SUP teacher! I absolutely loved working with her. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and clearly loves paddleboarding and teaching others to paddleboard. I was excited and nervous to try paddleboarding, and Jean put me at ease right away. If you have ever considered paddleboarding, I would highly recommend you take lessons from Jean!
Shannon L

Had an incredible experience with Jean! She's relaxed, fun and a great teacher. I will absolutely take another lesson with her to reinforce the skills I learned. I highly recommend Experience SUP and Jean for paddleboarding lessons.

Trish

Jean made learning to paddle fun, easy and created confidence. No matter your level of skill or ability she made things enjoyable to learn. A beautiful day on the water with a great instructor sets you up for a lifetime of paddling! I had my own board and Jean said sure bring it and you can learn on to safety check your own board and learn on it! She even had a lovely snack for us afterwards!
Jayne S

A great dy of learning techniques and putting into practise- Jean was great fun and very encouraging!

Sheila

I had such an amazing experience at my free paddle boarding lesson. I was lucky enough to win the lesson through the Facebook contest, and it exceeded all my expectations. Jean was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, making everyone feel comfortable from the moment we got there. As a beginner, I appreciated how clearly everything was explained, from safety to paddling techniques. By the end of the lesson, I felt confident and was having so much fun!

The entire experience was well organized, relaxing, and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn paddle board.

Ru F

Jean is amazing. She taught us good techniques with patience. Couldn't believe I was able to stand on the paddle in my first attempt! Enjoyed a very nice lesson from the beginning till the end with all the surprises and good preparation by Jean.

Fanny C

Thank you so much for an excellent lesson and experience learning paddle boarding! 

It was a very lovely evening! Perfect spot too! I think you got Sophia and me hooked.  We already have my husband interested when he gets time! May not be until next year as he’s pretty busy, but when he’s ready we’re sending him your way and any of our friends too! 

Shauna 

Thank Jean for the wonderful instructions, your time and energy for a delightful afternoon.We definitely will return to take some more lessons.

Zenny 

I had a Learn to SUP lesson with Jean in June 2026, and it was awesome! Jean is very professional and friendly. From registration up to a few hours before the lesson, she sent timely and informative emails. There was a possibility of rain and thunder before our start time, so she sent updates letting us know what to expect. Thankfully, we proceeded with our lesson in sunny weather.  During the lesson, Jean spoke in an understandable, warm, and knowledgeable way. I could tell she really loves SUP. Because the group was small, she easily catered her teaching to the various comfort and skill levels of the participants. All equipment provided was clean and in excellent working condition, and the location at Loch McKinnon was beautiful and quiet. Thank you, Jean, for a really enjoyable lesson!

sae h

Thanks so much for the nice email and pictures! I had such a great time and felt so comfortable with you.  I haven’t stopped talking about my lesson all day long!!! I will absolutely sign up for another lesson or more very soon. There’s a group of ladies that would be interested too. 

Glenda M

Jean is patient, kind and very knowledgeable. She balanced giving us information on land and getting us up and out on the water. She took a group of non paddlers into a troop of standing up using different stokes and balancing technique paddlers. No pressure and lots of encouragement- best way to learn. And the celebration snacks were such a thoughtful touch - highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rachael R

Such a great day out with Experience SUP!! Jean is such an awesome instructor - she is extremely organized, knowledgeable and friendly in her approach to teaching SUP. Jean quickly put our group at ease and she instilled confidence in our ability to leaern a new skill is a safe positive & fun environment. We would hight recommend Jean! She is exceptional!!

Cheers, Shell & Brett

A perfect paddle boarding experience. Jean is a fantastic instructor with her knowledge, patience, cheerful manner, and helpful tips. Her passion for paddle boarding is inspiring.
Beautiful setting with ducks, osprey, deer and great blue heron.

Carolyn T

My experience with paddle board instructor Jean was nothing short of extraordinary. Her skillful coaching transformed our sessions into a blend of exhilarating adventure and gentle guidance, making each moment both challenging and enjoyable. What truly set her apart was her thoughtful touch; she surprised us with personalized lunch trays, adding a special, memorable moment to our day. Her professionalism, combined with her genuine enthusiasm and care, made every paddle stroke a delight. Highly recommend!
Amber G

Our group had a great time out on the water with Jean! She was very informative, and I would absolutely recommend this SUP lesson to others.
Raquel R

I had the absolute pleasure of being a student of Experience SUP yesterday lead by Jean Mulligan.  The weather in Calgary was iffy but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the students or Jean.  Her knowledge of paddle boarding is excellent and the delivery of Jean's instruction was clear and easy to understand.  She is a wealth of information and clearly loves this great sport.  I had a blast.  What a fun activity!  I would recommend this class to anyone interested in paddle boarding for the fun of the sport as well as the safety!  Thanks Jean!
DL

I'd been interested in paddleboarding ever since I saw it but I didn't know you could take lessons. Then I heard about Jeanie and her awesome training, so i booked a session. She was fantastic: very thorough, patient and encouraging. I loved it and if you're curious about paddleboarding, I guarantee you'll have an amazing experience. Set up a lesson and have fun!
Bill P

It really was a great experience the two times we went last summer. And for those a little unsure about what the heck it's all about, Jeanie shows you in perfect detail what to day, how to do it and how not to fall in the water. I didn't fall in once.

She starts us on land first, then we get into shallow water for the real thing. I can't remember the exact way I described being on the water like that, but it was something like it's a totally new and unique feeling of connecting with the water than I'd ever felt. And another thing; you don't have to stand up on the board if you don't want. It's still super cool just floating around. 

I hope you can try it.
Bill P (again)

I had the privilege of attending a SUP session under the tutelage of Jean Mulligan. She was awesome providing information on safety, equipment differences, paddling techniques etc. Although I did have difficulty in standing up on the paddleboard, this goal was ultimately achieved using the tips provided by Jean. Thank you for your expertise and patience!
Dagmar M

Jean is an awesome instructor she made learning to paddle board a fun experience. She is very experienced at the sport she is a very patient lady gives lots of tips. It was a pleasure learning from her I would definitely recommend taking a lesson with her😀
Linda R

This is a very rewarding half day study for me. Thank you for your patience and attention to detail, which has given E and me a new understanding of paddleboarding. Studying with you makes me feel happy. Thank you.
JC

I learned so much from a lesson with Jean at Experience SUP YYC. She is so patient, knowledgeable and taught us things I never knew about paddle boarding! Highly recommend you go out with her to try this fun sport and to improve your paddling technique and efficiency.
Carolyn C

Had a great day on the water with instructor Jean yesterday. Jean is a personable and skilled instructor. She helped correct my technique which makes the sport even more enjoyable!
Jacque T

Thanks again Jean for a fun day. You are an awesome instructor! The snack after was appreciated and yummy.  I really enjoyed it (once we finally warmed up a bit) along with meeting the other lovely Sole Sisters. Looking forward to getting out again to practice what we learned. Hope our paths cross again in more Sole Sisters adventures😎

Colleen A

I had been paddle boarding just once before and learned so much. The time that we spent on land learning the basics and the time in the water was perfect and fun.
Linda K

I had tried paddleboarding a couple times in the past but really wanted to learn technique and get more comfortable with it. This class was perfect. I think the others in this class were first timers and we were all standing on our boards in no time! Jean is an amazing instructor and a wealth of knowledge. I feel confident now to get out there on my own and got some great advice on what to think about when purchasing my own board. This was such a fun way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend!

Debbie S