SUP Sisters is a fun program that lets you try different activities on the boards. It took me a few lessons to get the hang of things, but I really enjoyed it and will be taking it again next season.
-Vanessa Gee
This women's only 8 week stand up paddle program was created by athlete and Coach Harmony Dawn as a way of empowering women of all ages, by providing experiences that challenge them out of their comfort zones in a safe and SUPportive way.
Harmony Dawn provides her unique perspective of the sport that has taken her around the world to teach and compete while combining the best elements of all her classes.
It is a progressive program, each class will focus on a new activity to develop your Stand Up Paddle boarding skills while providing you with the opportunity to try out a variety of board styles.
Highlights of the SUP Sister Program include:
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Fundamentals of Stand Up Paddle boarding ( SUP 101)
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Advanced Skills & Safety ( SUP 2.0 & Learn to Turn)
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Exploring the various types of Stand Up Paddle boarding (Fitness, Racing, Tandem, and Touring)
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SUP Event with all the SUP Sisters Programs *This may not be during your regular class/day *
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Special discounts from Harmony's sponsors and discounts on other paddling opportunities offered through out the program
PREREQUISITE: None - this program is geared for women who have little to no experience, although many have taken it 2 or 3 times to progress their skills while paddling with an awesome group of women.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: We will provide all equipment (boards, paddles, leashes, PFDs).
There is NO BYOB (Bring Your Own Board Option) for this program.
If you have a lifejacket you love, bring it - otherwise, we have you covered.
WHAT TO BRING: Clothing for all types of weather conditions.
Wear clothes they are comfortable getting wet in (swimsuit, shorts, etc.), sunscreen, hat, towel, and water bottle.
WHERE: Ottawa West Off Carling between
Moodie and March Road.
WHEN:
July 7th 4:00pm Sold out
July 7th 5:45pm Sold Out
July 7th 7:30pm Sold out
July 8th 9:30am Sold Out
July 9th 5:30pm* Sold out
* 13& up for those mother daughters that want to do it together
July 9th 7:15pm* Sold out
* Teen Girls Only ages 13 sorry ladies this one isn't for you.
NEXT Programs start
August 6th 3:45pm*
*Girls ages 11-16
August 18th 5:30pm
$320
2021 Update:
Schedule will be out in January
There will be a price increase
We will be back on the Mississippi & Rideau River
COVID-19 program changes for 2020. Program is 6 weeks for 1 hour 15 minutes.
This program started in 2013 with 6 wonderful women who opened their minds and their hearts to try something new.
By 2015 it had grown to have 4 sold out program times Wednesdays at 9:30am, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm with many women repeating the program for the 2nd time.
We've even had the pleasure of a Mother-Daughter program!
Each year we have grown the program we have sold out.
In 2019 we add Tuesday Nights to the line up for 2020 we have added Thursdays!
We can't wait to meet you on the water!
Our 2019 program is sponsored by Canadian paddling gear company LEVEL SIX