This course introduces the novice to paddling a paddleboard on easy (Class I) rivers and surfing on standing waves. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of river paddling, along with a strong grounding in water safety and safe paddleboard practices.
River 1 SUP Skills
Discipline: Stand Up Paddleboard Stream: Skills DevelopmentCourse Overview
Typical Course Length
6-8 hours
Course Topics
Safety Skills
- Falling off safely
- Remounting the board
- Use of a leash
- River signals
- River hazards
- Throwbag rescue
Paddling Skills
- Paddling while kneeling, sitting or straddling
- Foot positions
- Edging
- Eddy turns
- Front ferry
- Surfing
- Bow draw
Knowledge
- River specific gear
- Safety equipment
- River reading
Course Prerequisites
- Advanced Flatwater SUP course or equivalent experience.
- Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course.
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