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      Performance-based program of Stand Up Paddle drills      

  Each week will have a new and exciting challenge provided by coach Harmony Dawn and the conditions on the Ottawa River! 

           

PREREQUISITE: 

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.  

Paddlers must be able to get back up on your board unassisted and have a solid understanding of advanced turning techniques. ( Taught in Race Ready, SUP Strategy and SUP Sisters)

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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:  

11'6 or longer displacement boards work best. 

 We encourage you to BYOB to this program.

Rental equipment is available. 

*We do not provide race boards

 

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 West & Downtown 

                      (Time trial opportunities at other locations)

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2 Days a week

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm 

(option to do one night only if space is available)

 

BYOB  $464   

*Equipment Included $640.                                                                                       

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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 is 3 weeks and does not cover race starts

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Distance 5Km-7Km. 

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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This series will not include skill/lessons.  Your coach will not be paddling at arms length, paddlers must have open water experience, 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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Monday Shirleys 6am

Monday Manotick 730pm

Wednesday Shirleys 6:00am

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Saturday- Traveling 

Sunday 8:00am Shirleys 

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

Inflatable PFDs are the Coaches discretion at other locations.