June 16: Paddlecopia
Courses, demos, and SUP polo
- Courses: $50 for 3 1.5 hour courses and includes lunch (all course equipment is provided)
Intro to SUP: In this course you will learn the basic skills of how to mount, dismount and maneuver your board safely all while giving you the confidence and basic strokes you need to tackle the water. Walk away with the knowledge to safely carry your board as well as sizing your paddle.
SUP Fitness: This course will introduce creative ways to improve your fitness through core strengthening, endurance and balance exercises. The perfect blend of exercise and fun through a dynamic fitness routine challenging your core and coordination.
SUP Yoga: Tone your core, build your stability and challenge your balance. SUP yoga will provide you with a ton of fun all while letting the stresses of the day float away from you.
SUP Bouy turns & foot work: Become more efficient in buoy turns and foot placement on board to increase your race time.
SUP Racing techniques: Gain a variety techniques to increase your racing performance through racing strokes, buoy turns and various race start techniques.
Intermediate SUP: Build on the skills and knowledge gained in Basic SUP while working on more advanced paddleboard skills
SUP Fun Race: A chance to put your SUP skills to the test!
SUP Tripping: Tips & Tricks of how to take you and your SUP board on a grand adventure.
How to Buy a SUP: Tricks of the trade on how to buy the best SUP for you.
Choosing the right paddle: How to choose the right paddle for you.
What to wear on the water: How to layer and what to wear in different types of paddling condition.
Backcountry Cooking: Get tips and tricks on cooking a feast in the backcountry, hands on learning at it’s yummiest!
Compass & Map Reading: An introduction to map reading, plotting points on a map, orienting a compass and setting a bearing using a compass.
More info: http://trailheadpaddleshack.ca/event/paddlecopia-2018/