Introduction to SUP 
​First-Timer Primer!

New to SUP? Never been on a board? A little nervous even? This 3 hour Introductory SUP course will give you everything you need to set yourself on your way. Get started right with the First-Timer Primer. 

Paddle Canada Certification is available

Price: $80 with your own gear, $100 with gear rental

Instructor: Alex Chandler  - maximum ration 1:6 (larger groups can be arranged with advanced notice)

Prerequisites: 

• A sense of adventure and a positive attitude!

What you will learn:

• Safety is both a mindset and a skill set. How to enjoy SUP and keep yourself out of trouble. 
• Equipment considerations from board design/sizing/purchase options, paddle characteristics, immersion gear, safety regulations and essentials
• Board transport and care
• Launching and landing techniques
• Paddling Skills - finding your stability, proper paddling technique and efficiency, forward stroke, turning strokes, self-rescue and environmental risk assessments
• Basic environmental forecasting and weather considerations

What to bring:​​

• At Scotian SUP we are here to provide first-timers with a fantastic first SUP experience...from high quality equipment to high quality instruction...all you need to do is show up!
• If you have your own gear bring it along but you are also welcome to demo/use our gear as well! 
• Change of clothes

Location:

• Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, (Across the street from the Prince Albert Rd Superstore

COVID 19 Practices:

• all equipment will be sanitized prior to course
• equipment will be not shared between participants
• Covid Screener to be completed same day of clinic
• Social distancing practices will be enforced

Payment:

• payment can be made by email transfer to scotiansup@gmail.com, cash, or cheque to Scotian SUP

Dates & Locations

Tuesday, June 23rd - 5:30-8:30 pm 
                                   -Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, Dart
                                   
Thursday, June 25th- 5:30-8:30 pm
                                    -Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, Dart                           
Tuesday, June 30th - 5:30-8:30 pm 
                                   -Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, Dart
                                   
Tuesday, July 7th- 5:30-8:30 pm
                                    -Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, Dart 

Thursday, July 9th - 5:30-8:30 pm
                                    -Graham's Grove, Lake Banook, Dart                         
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Stay tuned for upcoming dates in the Halifax and Dartmouth area, or contact us to arrange a date for your group. Scotian SUP is also portable to accommodate your needs. Let us come to you!