Standup Paddleboarding Camps

Zero to Hero

$895 for 3 days

When: Tuesday-Thursday every week

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Zero to Hero Standup Paddleboard Camp: Takes you from an absolute beginner to a self-sufficient paddler! Our camp allows you to become fully immersed in standup paddleboarding for three full days with the best coaches in the world at the best location on the planet. We’ve proven that back to back instructional days are the fastest way to learn to standup paddleboard, and our Zero to Hero Camp provides complete beginners with the skills, knowledge and gear they need to become self-sufficient standup paddlers.

Goals of the Camp: The ultimate goal of our Zero to Hero Camp is for you to become a standup paddler. In order to get you there, we’ve developed a well thought out plan for each camp that will make you a safe, self-sufficient paddler. Self-sufficiency means that upon completion of the camp, graduates will always be able to practice the skills learned on their own. Students can then confidently acquire valuable time on the water once their camp is complete.

Zero to Hero divides standup into 5 separate goals that we’ll focus on during each of your camp sessions. Essentially, these include; board balance and trim, flatwater paddling, ocean and swell paddling, equipment tech session, weather and safety.

"You guys have made a really professional system of learning here that sets you apart from many other schools I’ve tried. Outlining not just the "how" to do a skill but the "why" was really useful for me. Although I’m not exactly “ripping it up”, I now know that I can go home and practice on my own safely. Can’t wait to get back for the next camp!" -Thomas Chenowithe, Toronto, ON, Canada

Student to Coach Ratio: The student to coach ratio for all REAL Standup Paddleboarding Camps is 3 students to 1 coach. This allows for maximum guidance on the water by a qualified and knowledgeable coach.

What to Expect: The Zero to Hero Standup Paddleboarding Camp runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday every week from March through November at our Cape Hatteras location. Students are expected to check in at the REAL Lesson Center at 9:30 am sharp every morning.

Your camp runs six hours a day for three days and is taught by some of the best coaches in the world. Full immersion with these coaches means that you’ll leave with skills, knowledge, gear and a plan that will allow you to quickly progress to the next level.

Included in the price of the camp is access to REAL’s exclusive North American Surftech Tuflite Travel Center. We have over 150 new Surftech surfboards and standup paddleboards available for you to use free of charge during your camp. You will always have the best equipment for each day’s conditions and this will help you to learn even more quickly.

Wetsuits are needed for the fringe months of the season, so if you have one, bring it with you. Rash guards are recommended for UV protection. REAL stocks a full selection of wetsuits and wetsuit accessories from O’Neill, Patagonia, Rip Curl, Billabong and Xcel.

"Everyone was extremely knowledgeable about the instruction and the equipment, and was more than willing to take the time to answer a lot of questions. I will definitely be back next year and will be bringing some friends with me." -Jeff Bittenbinder Orlando, FL

Daily Activities: In your camp, we’ll get you comfortable with the equipment and progress quickly into being on the water. Next we provide you with the knowledge you need to be up and paddling. Daily activities will be selected by your coach based on the given weather conditions for the day. See below for a typical camp activity outline.

Day 1 consists of learning basic balance and paddling skills on the beach in the morning and then moves into the water for the afternoon. We also cover weather and safety information to help you plan the best sessions for each day.

Day 2 and 3 build off of the skills that were learned in the first day and the curriculum is dictated by the conditions. With the combination of both flat water and surf, you can spend time on both. We also have a gear tech and knowledge development section known as “Life of a Standup Paddler” that provides you with all the knowledge that beginners need to know about standup paddleboarding equipment and accessories.

At the REAL Zero to Hero Standup Paddleboarding Camp, you can expect to learn more in three days than you would on your own or from friends in several seasons!

Required Ability: No previous skills necessary.

REAL Prescription: Take the camp, get some gear, go home and practice what you've learned. REAL has the largest selection of standup paddleboards and accessories in North America and can outfit you perfectly for your home waters, ability and progression rate.

The secret to success with this camp is full immersion with the best coaches, equipment, facilities and conditions in the sport of standup paddleboarding. If you are serious about learning to standup paddleboard, this is the fastest, most fun, most efficient way to become a REAL standup paddler!

Advanced reservations are recommended to guarantee coach availability. For more information or to book your camp, please call our booking office toll free at 866-REAL-548 or International 252-987-6000.

REAL Lesson Center

The REAL Lesson Center is right onsite for kiteboarding, surfing and standup paddleboarding lessons and camps with 26 full time coaches, 12 PWCs and a private 4 acre Bermuda grass launch right on the Pamlico Sound. The new REAL Lesson Center features 2,500 sq ft of dedicated school space plus direct access onto the 4,000 sq ft deck, 3 private, separated classrooms, overhead video projectors, plus 5 outdoor showers, bathroom facilities, lockers and more making this the best instructional facility in the world.