Stand Up Paddleboard Private Lessons

Got the basics paddleboarding down, and looking to move on to more advanced techniques? Or maybe you're a beginner who prefers a one-on-one learning environment. Whatever your goal, a 2.5 hour private lesson will help you to learn in a session 100% tailored to you. All lessons are based off of Paddle Canada SUP curriculum; your guide will ask you some questions about your experience and goals to make a custom lesson plan. No matter what, they will be sure sure you learn how to be safe, paddle efficiently, and have fun on the water.

Pricing

$185.00 + GST for up to 3 participants

If you have your own gear, let us know when you book for a 10% discount.

Difficulty: Beginner - Intermediate

Course Time: 2.5 Hours

Dates: Operating Daily

Location: May - June. Little Cranberry Lake in Cedarside Regional Park

Location: June - September. Kinbasket Lake Marina

You will meet your guide in the parking lot of the lake for your lesson.

 
 

​Included in your Course

Badfish SUP Board

Adjustable Paddle

Ankle Leash

Lifejacket

Whistle

Wetsuit

Please bring sunscreen, water, a hat, a windbreaker and a warm change of clothing for after your lesson. You can choose to wear your own clothes instead of a wetsuit on the lake; be aware that it may be cooler on the lake than on land.

Course Content

This is a customizable lesson, tailored to your specific needs and goals. It can include any topics listed below.

Safety

  • Falling off safely

  • Remounting the board

  • Use of a leash

  • Understanding weather and paddling conditions

  • Towing

  • Throw bags

Technique

  • 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

  • Launching into waves

  • Paddling in waves

  • Foot positions

  • Pivot turns

  • Efficient forward stroke

  • Draw strokes

  • Cross draw

  • Bracing

  • Edging

  • Paddling in wind

Knowledge

  • Equipment

  • Clothing

  • Safety equipment

  • Paddles

  • Injury prevention

  • Equipment care

  • SUP resources

  • Transporting a SUP

  • Advanced board design

  • Heritage

  • Environment

  • Risk assessment and management

All participants are required to sign a waiver in order to join any trip provided by Stellar Descents. 

Participants must be 19 years of age to sign our waiver form. If participants are under the age of 19 years, their waiver form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.