SEBASTIEN HARDING
WASHINGTON D.C / MARYLAND / VIRGINIA
Originally from Dominican Republic, I would spend the summers there with my family. We would spend a lot of time outdoors but i remember always being attracted to the waves.
Body surfing quickly evolved to boogie boarding, then surfing, kitesurfing, and eventually SUP. My first experience on a SUP was at our local surf break in tiny waves with no instruction. It was difficult to even keep my balance and i had no idea what to do with the paddle but it was a fun challenge.
Over the next couple years i would try it every once in a while but wasn't until one day at Chincoteague when it all clicked. There wasn't enough wind to kite so i took a SUP out and had a blast on 2 foot waves! Soon after i got my own board and now i don't leave home with out it. It lets you be on the water in almost any conditions, and opens access to all types of places. Later I got certified to teach and met Greg with paddlestroke SUP who introduced me to the river. This opened up a whole new world right in my own backyard and how I started riding ERS.
SEBASTIEN HARDING
WASHINGTON D.C / MARYLAND / VIRGINIA
Originally from Dominican Republic, I would spend the summers there with my family. We would spend a lot of time outdoors but i remember always being attracted to the waves.
Body surfing quickly evolved to boogie boarding, then surfing, kitesurfing, and eventually SUP. My first experience on a SUP was at our local surf break in tiny waves with no instruction. It was difficult to even keep my balance and i had no idea what to do with the paddle but it was a fun challenge.
Over the next couple years i would try it every once in a while but wasn't until one day at Chincoteague when it all clicked. There wasn't enough wind to kite so i took a SUP out and had a blast on 2 foot waves! Soon after i got my own board and now i don't leave home with out it. It lets you be on the water in almost any conditions, and opens access to all types of places. Later I got certified to teach and met Greg with paddlestroke SUP who introduced me to the river. This opened up a whole new world right in my own backyard and how I started riding ERS.
OWNER
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OWNER
www.crimsonape.com - Lifestyle brand inspired by athletes in the elements and showcased through art.
SUP INSTRUCTOR
Sebastien currently teaches out of www.paddlestrokesup.com (301) 442-6864
Regarded by local paddlers as the best stand up paddle board lesson program in the DC / Maryland area. Paddlestroke SUP provides you with top-quality, enthusiastic, supportive instruction from experienced professional stand up paddlers. Your first lesson will be in a safe, calm-water environment where you’ll learn the basics but we offer further tuition in intermediate / advanced skills - river running - SUP Camp for Kids - & One on One or large group tuition.
SUP INSTRUCTOR
Sebastien currently teaches out of www.paddlestrokesup.com (301) 442-6864
Regarded by local paddlers as the best stand up paddle board lesson program in the DC / Maryland area. Paddlestroke SUP provides you with top-quality, enthusiastic, supportive instruction from experienced professional stand up paddlers. Your first lesson will be in a safe, calm-water environment where you’ll learn the basics but we offer further tuition in intermediate / advanced skills - river running - SUP Camp for Kids - & One on One or large group tuition.
RIDING STYLE
River - Oceanand Flat Water Exploring - SUP Surfing Class II - Rapids Class III Rapids - SUP Instructor - River Surfing - SUP Photography -Expeditions / Long Distance
PADDLING QUALIFICATIONS
ASI Level I Instructor - Current First Aid Certificate
RIDING STYLE
River - Oceanand Flat Water Exploring - SUP Surfing Class II - Rapids Class III Rapids - SUP Instructor - River Surfing - SUP Photography -Expeditions / Long Distance
PADDLING QUALIFICATIONS
ASI Level I Instructor - Current First Aid Certificate
INTERESTING FACTS
THE FUTURE
INTERESTING FACTS
THE FUTURE
BEGINNER SUP LESSONS
INTERMEDIATE SUP LESSONS
FAVORITE PADDLING LOCATIONS
WHITEWATER - GREAT FALLS - VIRGINIA / MARYLAND
FAVORITE PADDLING LOCATIONS
WHITEWATER - GREAT FALLS - VIRGINIA / MARYLAND
SURF / COASTAL ChesaPEAKe Bay - MARYLAND
Private beach were we know some friends. When it gets windy its awesome for kiting, windsurding, and surfing the wind swell on SUP
WAVES / FLATWATER - Chincoteague - VIRGINIA
SURF / COASTAL ChesaPEAKe Bay - MARYLAND
Private beach were we know some friends. When it gets windy its awesome for kiting, windsurding, and surfing the wind swell on SUP