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:

Dates & Locations
August 
Sunday, August 9th - 8:30-11:30 am, Dartmouth

Monday, August 10th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

Tuesday, August 11th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

Thursday, August 13th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

Tuesday, August 18th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

Thursday, August 20th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

Tuesday, August 25th - 5:30-8:30 pm, Dartmouth

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!