Chad Brockman is the best paddle boarding instructor with the most knowledge, expertise and background in the valley. His knowledge of boards, paddles and techniques on how to teach stem from his being raised on the ocean in Hawaii. He is the most qualified and can teach a beginner safety and paddle techniques as well as train a competitor in water sports. I have taken instructions from some of the best in the USA and he is right up there. Chad makes his own boards, knows everything about water safety and is wonderful with children and animals. His dog Red paddles with everyone at Lake Pleasant and is a joy to be around. It is a clean lake free of debris and bacteria.... I would not put my head in some of the water ways in this valley. It is a fun sport that I began with some of my clients that wanted to try something new, fun, fitness oriented and that would help with core strength. I always say, "if you are going to learn something... learn it the correct way the first time around!" GO STAND UP PADDLE IS THE BEST IN THE VALLEY!