SUP Touring Skills
Touring on Your SUP
Are you ready to start branching out on longer SUP adventures? Full day, or overnighters? This this course is right for you!
You will be introduced to paddle board day, and overnight trips in a coastal environment. The emphasis is on planning, navigation and safety skills. The course expands on paddling skills introduced in the Advanced Flatwater course and applies them to a more dynamic coastal environment.
Paddle Canada SUP Touring 1 certification will be rewarded to participants that complete all required skills.
Program Details
Dates: September 28/29, 2024
Price: $249.00 + GST per person
Duration: 2 Days, with one overnight camping
Prerequisites:
Advanced Flatwater SUP Skills, or equivalent. Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course.
18+ years
Your own touring style SUP, appropriate exposure gear, overnight camping, and meal prep gear
What You Will Learn
This course will introduce you to paddling and navigating in a coastal environment. The emphasis is on knowledge, navigation and safety skills. A greater emphasis is placed on building power in the forward stroke and paddling in challenging wind and wave conditions. You will gain greater confidence while maneuvering a loaded board in varying conditions.
Safety Skills
Safety equipment
Group paddling dynamics
Communication
Basic rescues & towing
Paddling Skills
Stroke efficiency for longer distances
Launching
Paddling in wavy conditions
Paddling in wind
Paddling a loaded board
Heading Knowledge
Decision making models & route planning
Basic weather forecasting
Navigation
Exposed vs. sheltered shoreline
Touring specific equipment
Tides and currents
Heritage
What to Bring
Wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions and water activity (layers are a good idea; avoid cotton, as it absorbs and retains water like a sponge keeping you wet and cold)
Wearing insulated footwear, like neoprene boots, is recommended during the cold season
Bring a towel, change of clothes (just in case)
Use a strap for your prescription glasses or sunglasses (we have straps available for rent or purchase)
Leave your electronic keys, phone, etc. on shore or place in a dry bag (rental dry bags are available for an additional fee)
Drysuits, boots & gloves can be added to your course booking (additional fee applies)
