You've been paddling your SUP and making great progress but are now looking for new challenges as you seek greater adventures and new experiences. Perhaps you are considering day tripping on the ocean, island hopping, exploring beyond your lake and around that corner but recognizing you need some guidance as you leap into new territory in your paddling career.
Do these questions sound familiar???
Based upon Paddle Canada's SUP Touring 1 curriculum, our Coastal Confidence SUP Touring Training will help you transition into coastal environments safely and build confidence and skills in more dynamic paddling locations and conditions. Nova Scotia's coastal waterways are vast and beautiful for exploring by SUP but there are most certainly things to consider and knowledge and skills to gain in order to do it safely.
Course Content:
Location:
Hosted in the beautiful coastal islands and waterways of Terrance Bay, Scotian SUP is excited to be invited by and partnered with East Coast Outfitters as we add this new level of training to our offerings. The beauty of this area as a paddling destination is incredible!
What do I need?
Course Details:
6 hrs
$199
Paddle Canada Certification awarded for successful candidates
Dates to be determined as season approaches.
Do these questions sound familiar???
- What do I need to know?
- Do I have the right gear?
- What about the weather?
- How do I navigate safely?
- What about tides, currents, waves, wind?
- How do I plan?
- Do I have the right paddling skills and ability?
- What do I need to take?
Based upon Paddle Canada's SUP Touring 1 curriculum, our Coastal Confidence SUP Touring Training will help you transition into coastal environments safely and build confidence and skills in more dynamic paddling locations and conditions. Nova Scotia's coastal waterways are vast and beautiful for exploring by SUP but there are most certainly things to consider and knowledge and skills to gain in order to do it safely.
Course Content:
- Touring-specific equipment needs, board design and considerations
- Safety considerations and weather forecasting
- Basic navigation and route planning
- Communication and group dynamics
- Decision making and risk analysis
- Paddling skills/techniques for more dynamic water and weather conditions
- Rescues/Tows
- Launching and Landing with loaded boards
Location:
Hosted in the beautiful coastal islands and waterways of Terrance Bay, Scotian SUP is excited to be invited by and partnered with East Coast Outfitters as we add this new level of training to our offerings. The beauty of this area as a paddling destination is incredible!
What do I need?
- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater Skills Course or equivalent skills/experience
- Inflatable or Hard Touring Board appropriate for touring and carrying a day pack.
- Paddle
- PFD with whistle
- Throw Bag
- Leash
- Drybag for day trips
- Compass
- First Aid Kit
- Wetsuit/Drysuit for immersion and rescues
- Neoprene Booties or other paddling shoes
- Towel
- Bring a change of warm clothes including a waterproof shell and mid layer.
- Lunch
- Water/Tea/Coffee
- Snacks
Course Details:
6 hrs
$199
Paddle Canada Certification awarded for successful candidates
Dates to be determined as season approaches.