Paddleboard Instruction on a Spring-Fed River
SUP WEEKI teaches stand-up paddleboarding from a private dock on the Weeki Wachee River, one of Florida's clear, spring-fed waterways. Lessons start in the flat, sheltered water right beside the dock, giving first-time paddlers a calm place to find their balance before heading out onto the open river. Paddlers who already know the basics can work with Pam and Jerry on technique, efficiency, and confidence on longer stretches of water.
Meet Pam and Jerry
SUP WEEKI is run by Pam and Jerry, and their backgrounds shape how they teach. Pam spent years as a homeschool mom and a DONA-certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, work that runs on patience and one-on-one attention — qualities paddlers often mention after a lesson. Paddleboarding became her own fitness outlet, and it grew into the business. Jerry's background is in the fitness industry, with ties to the YMCA, NASM, and ACE, and he still travels internationally for athletic events. Between the two of them, a paddleboard lesson here comes with real coaching instincts, not just a board and a push off the dock.
Beyond the Lesson: Coaching and Fitness Programs
SUP WEEKI's offerings go past a single introductory outing. Pam and Jerry offer personal coaching on both the Weeki Wachee River and the Weeki Wachee Preserve, along with fitness and conditioning programs built on NASM and ACE protocols, available live or virtually. For paddlers or clients focused on strength and recovery, they also work in corrective exercise and TRX training. SUP yoga and fitness retreats round out the program for people who want to combine paddleboarding with a broader wellness focus.
Who SUP WEEKI Is For
The dock setup makes this a good starting point for people who have never stood on a paddleboard and want a controlled, calm-water introduction before the river opens up. It also works for paddlers who already have the basics down but want coaching to sharpen their stroke, stability, or endurance. And because Jerry and Pam's programs extend into fitness training, corrective exercise, and SUP yoga, clients who are looking for paddleboarding as part of a broader fitness routine — not just a one-time outing — have a place to keep coming back to.
Wildlife on the Weeki Wachee River
The Weeki Wachee is known for its clear spring water and the wildlife along its banks, including manatees, turtles, deer, otters, and birds. SUP WEEKI's ecotour-style outings are built around the chance to see this activity from the water, though as with any wildlife encounter, sightings are never guaranteed. Manatees in particular are a protected species in Florida waters, so paddlers should keep a respectful distance and let any animals set the terms of the encounter.
Planning Your Visit
SUP WEEKI operates from a private dock at 6895 E Richard Dr in the Weeki Wachee/Spring Hill area, and appointments are booked ahead rather than on a walk-in basis. You can call (727) 480-4294, text (352) 540-5985 or (352) 208-9944, or book online through the business's FareHarbor page. Because the business runs by appointment, it's worth calling ahead to confirm timing and to ask Pam and Jerry which lesson, coaching session, or program best fits your experience level and group.
