Basic SUP Skills Course

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.

Some topics covered include:
-Standing up, kneeling, and sitting on the paddle board
-Forward, turning, and braking strokes
-Falling off and remounting your board
-Appropriate gear and outerwear
-Paddle board design, equipment, and resources
-Most importantly: how to have a blast 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.
Location: Gap Lake, Canmore, Alberta
**Course location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
Paddle boards, ankle leashes, paddles, PFD’s, wetsuits, watershoes, and splash jackets are provided.

Please contact info@kelseyscaravan.com if you would like to book as a private group, or would like to schedule a different date.