SUP Lessons
SUP Flatwater 1
HIGHLIGHTS
Paddle Canada Certification is available.
These 2hr paddle board lessons introduce the beginner to the everything you need to know for stand up paddling in sheltered waters and calm conditions. Skills covered on this paddle boarding course include launching, landing, forward & turning strokes, and safety awareness - get started in this fun and accessible sport and experience the waterways of Nova Scotia from a new perspective!
No previous training or lessons required!
Safety Skills:
- Falling off safely
- Remounting the board
- Use of a leash
- Understanding weather and paddling conditions
Paddling Skills:
- Lifting and carrying a board
- Choosing and holding a paddle
- Mounting a board at a beach or dock
- Prone paddling
- Paddling while kneeling
- Standing up
- Paddling in a straight line
- Braking stroke
- Sweep strokes
- Paddling in windy or turbulent conditions
Knowledge:
- Board design
- Board outfitting
- Clothing
- Safety equipment
- Paddles
- Injury prevention
- Equipment care
- SUP resources
- Transporting a SUP
Equipment Rental included in all lesson prices! Have your own paddling gear? Get 10% off lesson prices when you use your own equipment. Use discount code OWN10G at checkout when you book.
Because our courses, tours and rentals have a limited number of spots available, we have to turn people away once our bookings are full. Due to this, we cannot refund or reschedule within 48hrs for day tours and rentals, 30 days for courses, and 60 days for multidays unless a suitable replacement is found. If a replacement is found, or for cancellations further in advance, a full refund less a 20% administration fee will be issued.
Our cancellation policy must apply even in the event of a medical problem or family circumstance. We will do everything possible to fill your vacant spot for you. In the case of a Force Majeure, such as but not limited to acts of terrorism, war, pandemics, labour disputes, government actions, strikes, or major adverse weather conditions, all terms and conditions may be subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any clinics or trips due to weather or insufficient registration. In these cases, full refunds will be issued and we will do our best to reschedule.