This course 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.
This Course has a pass/fail component, with a certification awarded at the end of the course. This is a great first step for those looking to enter the tourism world as a guide or working professional
The River 1 SUP Skills course 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 course, 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 Flatwater 2 SUP Skills Courses content before taking this course.
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 2 SUP Skills Certification required to take this course.
Typical course length is 6-8 hours.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 4.
Ages 16+
Location: Bow River, Cochrane, Alberta
**Course location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
River paddle boards, 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 course.
This course 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.
This Course has a pass/fail component, with a certification awarded at the end of the course. This is a great first step for those looking to enter the tourism world as a guide or working professional
The River 1 SUP Skills course 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 course, 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 Flatwater 2 SUP Skills Courses content before taking this course.
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 2 SUP Skills Certification required to take this course.
Typical course length is 6-8 hours.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 4.
Ages 16+
Location: Bow River, Cochrane, Alberta
**Course location and/or date may change due to weather or other factors.
River paddle boards, 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 course.
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