Paddle Canada
Paddle Canada is the national association for recreational paddling in Canada, setting the standards for instruction and certification in Canada for recreational canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling.
Basic SUP Skills
The Basic SUP Skills course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.
This course introduces a few foundational paddle boarding strokes, along with basic safety concepts. This is an excellent course for the beginner who simply wants to learn how best to take themselves paddle boarding on a lake, and feel confident doing so.
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Some topics covered include:Standing up, kneeling, and sitting on the paddle board
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Forward, turning, and braking strokes
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Falling off and remounting your board
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Appropriate gear and outerwear
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Paddle board design, equipment, and resources
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Most importantly: how to have fun while staying safe!
You can read further details here
No previous skill or prerequisites required.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 6.
Typical course length is 2-3 hours.
Cost: $150/$175
Location: Ottawa, Crystal Beach, Nepean
**Course location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
Paddle boards, ankle leashes, paddles, and PFD’s are provided.
Advanced SUP Skills
The Advanced course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Basic SUP Skills course and introduces participants to paddling in more challenging conditions, and to more advanced paddle boarding skills.
The Advanced course is perfect for the individual who wants to learn more technical flatwater strokes and safety skills.
Some topics covered include:
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towing and partner rescue
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foot positions
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pivot turns
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draw and cross draw strokes
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edging and bracing
You can read more details here.
Basic SUP Skills Certification recommended to take this course.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 6.
Typical course length is 2-3 hours.
Cost $150/$175
Location: Ottawa, Crystal Beach or Shirley’s Bay
**Course location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
Paddle boards, ankle leashes, paddles, and PFD’s, are provided.
Please contact info@urbanoceansup.com if you would like to book as a private group, or would like to schedule a different date/location.
Basic Flatwater SUP Instructor Certification
This training is for people who want to become an instructor on flat water and who have a strong technical background. You will learn the history of SUP, the welcoming of a group, the equipment, the educational progress, the basic techniques, and some more advanced skills. You will have to teach to the rest of the group some techniques and maneuvers, which will have been assigned beforehand to each participant, such as launching and paddle techniques in windy and wavy conditions, different foot positions, pivot turns, braces, power strokes, cross draws, and draw strokes.
Certification: Following the completion of this training, you will receive your Paddle Canada instructor certificate: “Basic Flat Water SUP Instructor”.
*The obtainment of the certificate can depend on the training’s success.
Prerequisites: Have a solid base of SUP practice and have a passion for teaching as well as having or being in the process of having a recognized up-to-date 16 hours First Aid and CPR training.
2 days $450/$475
Advanced Flatwater Instructor Certification
This 2-day Paddle Canada course is designed for those that have successfully completed the Paddle Canada Basic SUP Instructor course and now wish to pursue their Advanced SUP Instructor certification, or those that feel they have the skills to challenge for the Advanced Instructor. The course will cover teaching principles, group management strategies and how to apply them to both the Basic and Advanced SUP Skills curriculum, as well provide practical experience in teaching on-water skills.
This course will also cover how to properly administer both a Basic and Advanced SUP Skills course.
2 Day $400/$425