Paddle Board - SUP Touring Course - Columbia Lake - David Dreves Kayaking / West Beach Paddle

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SUP Overnight Touring
Builds on the the skills from Advanced Flatwater and Touring 1 in the context of Overnight SUP trips in moderate conditions in moderately exposed environments (Class 2 Waters).
3 Day course including 1 full day and an overnight trip
Includes SUP and related equipment
Paddle Canada SUP Touring 2
SUP Touring Overview - 3 Days

Knowledge - Seamanship and decision making knowledge appropriate to SUP touring with a group of peers. Understanding marine weather forecasts, Wilderness navigation with charts and compass, tide / current tables and resources. Camp skills including tarp set-up, cooking and gear familiarization.

Paddling Skills - Forward stroke, sweep strokes, and draw strokes with an emphasis on torso rotation and changing foot positions. Board control. bracing, rudders and draws in forward motion. Introduction to paddling in currents. Skills performed in dynamic conditions including; wind and chop, mild currents.

Rescue Skills - Injured Paddler Recoveries, Towing and Communication. Participants will practice in dynamic conditions (winds and waves and / or mild currents).

Course Fees Include - Paddle Board and Related Equipment, Camping Fees, Group Equipment (Kitchen Tarps, Stoves, Pots)

Not Included - Personal Camping Equipment, Food, Transportation (Carpooling may be arranged)

Courses Available in Columbia Lake (Canal Flats) in the East Kootenays
Custom courses available for the Gulf Islands

David Dreves Kayaking / West Beach Paddle
Call or Text 604-318-4019
info@kayakcourses.ca
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