Ian Jacobson
Owner
Hails from: Chicago, IL
Ian is stoked to be sharing his passion and love for the water with the city of Chicago! After his initial introduction to the sport while surfing in Hawaii, he was immediately hooked on SUP! He saw it as a way to catch smaller waves on Lake Michigan and get out on the water on flat days. When he decided to start a company 13 years ago with a dream and an idea, few people in Chicago knew what a paddle board was, and many critics told him not to waste his time. But Ian knew he was on to something and truly believed people would share in his passion and love for the sport and stopped at nothing to make his dream a reality. To date, his company has introduced over 35,000 people to the sport of SUP and he looks forward to getting you on the water soon! In addition to his love for SUP he is an avid snowboarder, surfer, wake-boarder, and lifelong hockey player.
FLY WITH IAN
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FLY WITH IAN 🤙
Kirsten Marina lefeldt
Head Instructor | Camp SUP Leader | Certified Pro
Hails from: Germany
Kirsten is an accomplished SUP racer with several international top finishes. She is a 2x Midwest SUP Champion. She is a certified Personal Trainer and part-time Ninja Warrior Coach. Kirsten loves getting other people hyped about the sport of SUP, teaching our Camp SUP courses and leading most of our paddling expeditions. She also coaches the Chicago SUP racing team. If you see someone paddling at 5:00AM out on Lake Michigan, in June or January, there’s a high chance it’s Kirsten! Follow her on Instagram @kirstenmarina7
Curin Herman
SUP Yoga Instructor
Hails from: Tulsa, OK
Curin is our resident Yoga Instructor. She lives in Chicago during the summer, leading classes on the shores of Lake Michigan, but spends the rest of the year traveling, doing SUP Yoga in some of the coolest places across the country. She loves sharing the practice Yoga with everyone; from first-timers to more experienced yogis. Relaxing and getting a great workout on the water are two things you should expect after a class with Curin. Check out her SUP YOGA BLOG and follow her on instagarm @paddlethecurrent!
Julian Cain
General Manager
Hails from: Chicago, IL
Julian can’t wait to see you out on the water! He loves giving lessons to first-timers and experiencing that break-through moment when someone finally stands up on the board for the first time. In addition to paddle boarding, Julian is an avid volleyball player and you can catch him occasionally on the courts at North Ave. Julian is a graduate of Whitney Young and currently studying finance and marketing at Butler University in Indianapolis.
Alex Lindemann
Senior Instructor
Hails from: Chicago, IL
Alex is a highly motivated individual who works hard to encourage and cultivate skills for new paddlers. Paddle-boarding provides an intersection for Alex’s passions for water sports and exercise science. In lessons, he applies what he knows about musculoskeletal function to teach customers key steps of paddling technique. His passion for teaching and natural leadership abilities make him an incredible instructor. Alex is a recent graduate of the Latin School of Chicago and is now matriculating to NYU where he will study Global Public Health. Alex cant wait to see you out in the water!
Hyatt (Star)
Senior Instructor - Head of Human Resources
Hails from: Miami, FL
Hyatt (Star) is a the son of a human lighthouse-keeper and the queen of Atlantis. Hyatt can breathe underwater and control fish and other underwater life for up to an hour. During WW2 Star fought Nazi U-boat commanders and various Axis villains. Hyatt (Star) can’t wait to see you out on the water this summer!