FREE BASIC SKILLS CLINIC
Welcome to our free Monthly Basic Skills Clinic
This clinic is free of charge, and registration is required to attend.Join us for this monthly free SUP Basic Skills clinic. Through a mix of on-water and land-based instruction, participants will learn essential skills, from equipment and safety basics to proper paddling techniques.
Limited to 4 participants.
Donations are welcome, and all contributions will go directly toward the SUP Adaptive Project.
Course length: 2H – Fast-paced learning environment
Location: Ghost Lake
Date & Time:
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- May 27, 2026 @ 6 PM
- June 24, 2026 @ 6 PM
- July 29, 2026 @ 6 PM
- August 26, 2026 @ 6 PM
- Sept. 16, 2026 @ 5 PM
Age: 12 and up – *Kids under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
Equipment: No equipment included. Please bring your own life jacket (NO PFD belts), board, pump (if inflatable), paddle, leash, and fin. If you don’t have your own equipment, let us know when booking. *Additional charges may apply.
*As participants spend time in the water, appropriate immersion gear may be required.
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To register, fill out the form below!
Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. Each person has a different capacity for participating in exercises. Before commencing this exercise program, you should know your fitness, health status, and skill level. Part of the risk involved in undertaking any physical activity or exercise is relative to your own state of fitness or health status. If you are concerned about whether the exercises in this program are right for you, please consult with your physician or healthcare provider before beginning the program.
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 a 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
