This clinic introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard on easy (Class I) rivers. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of river paddling, along with a strong grounding in river safety and safe paddleboard practices.
There is no certificate or pass/fail evaluation involved in Skills Clinics. Please look at taking a Skills Course if you require or want a certification proving you accomplished a certain paddle board skill level
The River 1 SUP Skills Clinic is perfect for the individual who wants to take their paddle boarding to the next level, and learn how to utilize their flatwater skills in a moving water environment. This is a full day clinic, designed to really get the participant practising their paddle strokes in relation to class 1 rivers.
You will need to have spent a decent amount of time practising all components of the Flatwater 1 and 2 SUP Skills Clinic content before taking this clinic.
Some topics covered include:
-river appropriate gear and equipment
-hand signals, river reading and hazard assessment
-throwbag use
-front ferry
-eddy turns
-falling off and remounting your board in moving water
You can read more about this course here.
Flatwater SUP Skills Clinic completion required to take this clinic
Typical course length is 6-8 hours.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 4.
Ages 16+
Location: Bow River, Cochrane, Alberta
**Location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
Must provide own river paddle board.
Quick release leashes, paddles, PFD’s, wetsuits, watershoes, helmets, 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.
Please also contact me if you would like a ‘refresher’ lesson in paddle board strokes, before signing up for this clinic
This clinic introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard on easy (Class I) rivers. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of river paddling, along with a strong grounding in river safety and safe paddleboard practices.
There is no certificate or pass/fail evaluation involved in Skills Clinics. Please look at taking a Skills Course if you require or want a certification proving you accomplished a certain paddle board skill level
The River 1 SUP Skills Clinic is perfect for the individual who wants to take their paddle boarding to the next level, and learn how to utilize their flatwater skills in a moving water environment. This is a full day clinic, designed to really get the participant practising their paddle strokes in relation to class 1 rivers.
You will need to have spent a decent amount of time practising all components of the Flatwater 1 and 2 SUP Skills Clinic content before taking this clinic.
Some topics covered include:
-river appropriate gear and equipment
-hand signals, river reading and hazard assessment
-throwbag use
-front ferry
-eddy turns
-falling off and remounting your board in moving water
You can read more about this course here.
Flatwater SUP Skills Clinic completion required to take this clinic
Typical course length is 6-8 hours.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 4.
Ages 16+
Location: Bow River, Cochrane, Alberta
**Location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
Must provide own river paddle board.
Quick release leashes, paddles, PFD’s, wetsuits, watershoes, helmets, 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.
Please also contact me if you would like a ‘refresher’ lesson in paddle board strokes, before signing up for this clinic
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