Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Learn to fly this summer! The e-foil is the newest sport to hit the lakes area. If you can wakesurf, surf, stand up paddleboard or have good balance in general this sport should be easy to learn. Starting off on a fliteboard is very similar to starting off on a kneeboard, so if you've done that you're already on your way! This class includes professional coaching from Mike Jost and all the necessary equipment you'll need, as well as some pictures and possibly some video. Come learn to fly! Now boarding...Hang Loose Minnesota!

Fly through the air on the newest thing to do behind a boat! Very much like wakesurfing, wakefoiling will challenge your balance and reward you with an absolutely magical experience. Instead of surfing along on the surface of the water, your goal is to "get on foil" which means you are actually gliding along on the wing of the board while you and the board hover 3 to 48 inches above the surface. Flying along on foil is exhilarating! Everything you need is included.

Experience paddleboarding unlike any other in Douglas County. This guided group activity is the most scenic adventure offering at Hang Loose. Winding down the Long Prairie River with your fellow paddleboarders and coach Mike Jost will be unforgettable. You'll start out from Lake Carlos Marina, paddle down to the head waters and then down the river to the takeout spot spanning nearly three miles of untouched terrain within Lake Carlos State Park. This experience is recommended for intermediate to advanced paddleboarders and takes about 2.5 hours. Transportation is provided back to the marina after taking out. Now boarding... Hang Loose MN!

Learn to surf! Coach Mike can teach you any trick you want, whether you've never tried it or want to learn some advanced moves. Wake surfing is extremely fun for everyone! There is almost no way you won't succeed! Mike has taught nearly 12,000 lessons to students ages 4 to 75 so if you have a passion for being on the water and want to learn the craze that has taken over lakes around the world this class is for you. You will get to surf a perfectly consistent wave behind a jaw-dropping 2023 NAUTIQUE G23 surf boat. Learn to glide across the beautiful waters of Lake Carlos with a low speed and low impact sport. You're guaranteed to have a great time! Everything you need is included. Now boarding... Hang Loose Minnesota!

In this advanced stand up paddleboarding class be prepared to step up your cadence and core strength! You will start with a brief onshore technique clinic and then paddle out to experiment with your new skills. Sign up with a friend or two and take advantage of summer lake time! Wear comfortable clothes. You may get wet. SUPs, PFDs and paddles will be provided. Bring your own if you'd prefer.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is everywhere! In this beginner class, you will first spend some time on land learning SUP safety and techniques. Then paddle into the bay and receive guidance on improving strokes and overall technique. Sign up with a friend or two and take advantage of summer lake time! Wear comfortable clothes. You may get wet. Paddleboards, PFDs and paddles will be provided.