Touring 1 SUP Skills
Paddle Canada
Touring 1 SUP Skills
This course will introduce you to paddle boarding day-tripping 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 available.
Program Details
Dates: Coming soon
Duration: 6-8 hours
Prerequisites: Advanced Flatwater SUP Skills course, or equivalent skills and knowledge. Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course.
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)
