Basic (Level 1) Flatwater SUP Certification
With this course you will earn Paddle Canada certification. This is a great addition for youth to put on their resume, or a stepping stone to the Advanced (Level2) Flatwater course.
Cost
- $90 with your own gear, $105 with gear rental
Course Prerequisites
- None
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
- Forward stroke
- 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
- SUP heritage
Course Prerequisites
- None
Contact us to book: info@supmushaboom.ca or 902.461.4878
Advanced (Level 2) Flatwater SUP Certification
Building on the information and skills learned in Basic (Level 1) Flatwater SUP (or equivalent experience) you can earn Paddle Canada certification.
Cost
- $120 with your own gear or $135 with rental gear
Course Prerequisites
- Basic SUP course, or equivalent experience.
- Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course.
Safety Skills
- Towing
Paddling Skills
- Launching into waves
- Paddling in waves
- Foot positions
- Pivot turns
- Efficient forward stroke
- Draw strokes
- Cross draw
- Bracing
- Edging
- Paddling in wind
Knowledge
- Equipment
- Advanced board design
- Heritage
- Environment
- Risk assessment and management
Contact us to book: info@supmushaboom.ca or 902.461.4878