This group training is for advanced paddlers who want to increase their technical paddling skills whether for fitness or to train for their next race.

PREREQUISITE:   

Intermediate/Advanced Skills

Paddlers must be able to get back up on your board unassisted and have a solid understanding of advanced turning techniques.

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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:  

12'6 or longer displacement boards work best. 

 We encourage you to BYOB to this program.

Rental equipment is available. 

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WHAT TO BRING:

Clothing for all types of weather conditions. 

Wear what you would wear to go for a run or a bike ride at this time of night.

Bright shirts or hats are recommended. 

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WHERE:    Ottawa River

                     2022 is rotating between locations from Kanata to Gloucester

                 

WHEN:  8 weeks starts Wednesday, July 6th 6:00pm

                Meet and greet on June 22- details will be sent to participants on June 1st.

               

WHO: Girls & Women ages 15+

 

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Aspire to be a performance paddler? 

Race Ready/SUP Strategy is a great way to gain the SUP Skills required for Performance. 

Race Ready * SUP Strategy 

If you've ever thought about racing or are just looking to improve your paddling skills and get fit this is for you.

This program consists of stroke development, advanced turns, race starts, and strategy.  

*SUP Strategy does not cover race starts/finishes

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Race Training- Distance Sundays

1 hour

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Need a little nudge to go the distance? Join this socially-distanced, accelerated-paced group for some guidance on going the distance. Build up your paddling fitness, get more comfortable in a variety of conditions, and become a faster and stronger paddler!

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Your coach will not be paddling at arm's length, paddlers must have open water experience, and be able to remount their board quickly and unassisted in deep water, as you are responsible for your own safety on and in the water.

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Boards are available or you can BYOB
Touring/race shape is strongly recommended.
Leash and Wearable PFD* required on the Ottawa River-Downtown.  

Inflatable PFDs are at the Coaches' discretion at other locations. 

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Race Training- Technical & Sprints Saturdays 

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Need a little nudge to go the distance? Join this socially-distanced, accelerated-paced group for some guidance on going the distance. Build up your paddling fitness, get more comfortable in a variety of conditions, and become a faster and stronger paddler!

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During our Distance Days- Your coach will not be paddling at arm's length, paddlers must have open water experience, and be able to remount their board quickly and unassisted in deep water, as you are responsible for your own safety on and in the water.

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Boards are available or you can BYOB
Touring/race shape is strongly recommended.
Leash and Wearable PFD* required on the Ottawa River-Downtown.  

Inflatable PFDs are at the Coaches' discretion at other locations.