Nurturing personal empowerment and connection to nature through paddle-based experiences

Court Outdoors was created out of a passion for spending time outdoors as a way to access self-discovery and is guided by the philosophy

GO outside GROW inside.

Courtney shares personal reflections & offers empowering outdoor experiences stand up paddling experiences and retreats in nature, designed for connecting within.

The outdoors is a canvas for experiences - offering peace, freedom, play, healing, rejuvenation, connection, and inspiration. Experiences support the exploration of both external and internal landscapes and create space to breathe and access our power center - the place within ourselves where we can hear our own voice clearly and feel strongly aligned and connected to ourselves.

Through paddle based outdoor programming, writing, and personal leadership activities Courtney turns to nature as a mirror which guides and nurtures a sense of self and fosters a strengthened relationship to the outdoors.

Courtney has been a Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater Instructor for over 7 years. She has guided hundreds of people through paddling courses, lessons, and trips, and has guided 5-day self-supported expeditions as a SUP Expedition Guide for SUP Norway. In 2017 she competed in the Ontario Ultra Paddling Points Series and was the overall winner after 350+ km paddled/portaged.

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With a deep and growing connection to nature and self I simply offer possibilities for others to experience personal growth outdoors through skills courses, paddling day excursions and wilderness weekend retreats. My facilitation style is empowering, adventurous, intuitive, and playful.

On all courses, classes, and trips within the Ottawa River watershed we are visitors on the Traditional Territory of the Algonquin and Anishnaabe people and take responsibility as stewards for the land and waterways. We offer gratitude for the abundance of beauty we receive through our paddling experiences.

See you on the water,
Courtney Sinclair

Certifications

- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddle Instructor
- Paddle Canada River II SUP Skills (Paddlefit)
- RYT 200 hr (Yoga Alliance)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid 16 (Wilderness Medical Associates)
- Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem (Leaders of the Day)
- Paddle Canada Canoe Tripping Skills Introduction Tandem and Solo (Leaders of the Day)