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Two people paddling in a stand-up paddleboard on Widgeon Creek, BC.

Location: Widgeon Creek, BC. Photo credit: Diane Kiss

Basic SUP Skills

Discipline: Stand Up Paddleboard Stream: Skills Development

The Basic SUP course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.

This course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard in calm sheltered water.

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Course Overview

Typical Course Length

Typical course length 2-3 hours

Course Topics

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

The Small Print

The content on this page is provided for information only and could be incorrect or outdated. The course program manual is the official syllabus.

If you have any specific syllabus questions, please get in touch with the Stand Up Paddleboard Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.