Person in black bathing suit taking a selfie while paddleboarding on water in Oxnard, Ca on a paddle board rental by winged not wired watersports

Get to Know Julie | Instructor | Owner

I started with kids' sessions and horses, teaching riding for 28 years. I enjoyed living off the grid in the Los Padres National Forest with my horses at Rancho Oso, a Dude Ranch in Santa Barbara. I had wonderful experiences with AA groups & sober living homes, taking residents out to enjoy nature, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and campfires.

Collage with a horse, close-up of horse's eye, and shadow of person holding reins on dirt path.

Blue & Green Spaces

I LOVE the OCEAN and have paddle boarded daily for years, wrestling the wind in harbors, lakes, and the open sea. With Southern California's winds here to stay, I aim to work with Mother Nature and teach kids to co-exist in our environment while using current technology. Together, we focus on healthy habits and caring for our Harbor by cleaning it each session.

Best NO IMPACT Core Workout

Endurance paddling and strength training. Join our groups on Facebook! Prolonged standing can cause knee pain. Dressing for paddling can be tricky—stay warm without overheating and safe. LEG compression sleeves aid knee pain, plantar fasciitis, UV protection, and warmth. Photo

Person hiking on a trail with trekking poles, wearing a backpack and visor.

Why this company? 

I love to try new things. I wanted to wing with my SUP, but local companies were unable to accommodate my needs. To address this, I've developed a diverse program with various watersports for beginners in small groups. Smaller groups allow us to coexist at lakes & shared campgrounds.

open water standup paddle with winged not wired owner julie jenkins
Person smiling while holding a paddle on a waterway at sunset, with palm trees and houses in the background.

What to Wear SUPing

If air and water temps together exceed 120, skip the wetsuit. If they are below 120, wear one for safety (e.g., water at 55 and air at 78 = 133, no suit needed). Skip cotton; it soaks up 27 times its weight in water. Don't wear loose cotton clothes—they make it hard to climb back on your board and can be unsafe.

Person in spooky costume with skull designs at the Witches Annual Paddle at Seabridge Marina-winged not wired paddle board rentals
Camping scene with a campfire and person in a forest
Person with backpack celebrating on mountain peak with trekking poles raised, surrounded by blue sky and distant mountains.