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Learn to Standup Paddle Board - Lessons and Certifications (7/2/2016)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Port Credit, ON
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 2 2016  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 10 2016 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Half Day
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
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Member Cost:$232.77/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:12
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Basic and Advance SUP (Standup Paddle Board) Skills Courses and Certification.

SUP is an acronym that stands for “standup paddle boarding”. One of the fastest growing watersport in the world - standup paddle boarding has its roots where all board sports have their beginnings, in Hawaii. It’s an off-shoot of surfing and is basically a combination of surfing with kayaking. SUP provides a full-body cross-training workout as well as spawning new forms of fitness yoga. It’s popularity due in large part for minimal gear, whilst allowing paddling in the ocean, surf, lakes, rivers and the back-country.

Cost: $232.77

Length: 4 Hours

Location: Port Credit

Prerequisite: None

Equipment: All equipment is provided and included in cost.

Details: This course will provide you with the formal Paddle Canada basic and advance skills certification for paddle boarding. This Paddle Canada course is intended to build the basic foundational knowledge and skill sets to SUP safely and with confidence on flat water. This is the prerequisite to other Paddle Canada SUP Certification courses. Successful participants will receive the “Basic and Advance Stand Up Paddleboard Skills Award.”

Course Overview

Safety skills:

  • Towing
  • 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; kneeling, sitting or prone
  • Launching into waves
  • Paddling in wind chop
  • Foot positions
  • Pivot turns
  • Efficient forward strokes
  • Draw strokes
  • Cross draw
  • Bracing
  • Edging
  • Downwind paddling

    Knowledge:

  • Equipment
  • Advanced board design
  • Journeying
  • Heritage
  • Environment

    About your Outfitter/Guide:

    This event is co-hosted and will be instructed by The Paddle Coach. Here at The Paddle Coach, we are truly passionate about stand up paddleboarding and helping others enjoy this wonderful sport! We offer everything from lessons, socials, and certifications to wilderness trip in Northern Ontario to Training camps down south in Florida!


    • Required Items to Bring:
  • Water/sports drink, snacks/food
  • Wear comfortable, layered, outdoor clothing
  • Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes
  • Bringing rain gear/change of clothes and small towel is highly recommended
  • Waterproof bag/camera case, hat, sunglasses and camera
  • Money for carpool, social, coffee/pub stop, etc
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):28.6Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $7.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

    Notes:
    Photo credit: Ghanesh Das If this event is canceled by the service provider, it will be rescheduled and/or a refund given if you cannot make the rescheduled date.
    - Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
    - When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$232.77/Person
    Cost Includes:

    Total cost includes: price of event + hst + money transfer fee; and all equipment/instruction.

    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Jun 10 2016.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
    *Note: Carpool cost to be determined based on actual participants on event