Learn to Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP)

Safety Skills for getting out on the water which includes the gear you need, weather and paddling conditions and falling off and remounting your board safely

Paddling Skills, which include: Proper sizing and holding a paddle

Mounting your board

Paddling while sitting, kneeling and standing

Forward stroke, braking stroke and sweep stroke

SUP Knowledge

Safety skills for launching into waves, towing, and a review of the equipment requirements

Paddling Skills, which include: Efficient Forward Stroke

Foot Positions

Bracing

Pivot Turn

Draw Strokes

Edging

Trip Planning and Decision Making/Risk Management

Description

At Back2Nature Wellness & Adventures we teach you the safety and skills you’ll need to efficiently stand-up paddleboard on your next adventure! Your certified Paddle Canada Instructor will teach you efficient and safe ways to get on your board and out paddling! Choose Between: Group Lessons Up to 6 people per lesson

Private lesson for 1-2 people

For groups of 3 or more, contact us for special pricing

What's Included

Certified Paddle Canada Instructor

Clear instruction to get you on your board and paddling with confidence!

Safety equipment - communication device, first aid kit

Red Paddle Co. Paddleboard

PFD/Life Jacket

Leash

Whistle

Paddle

Dry bag

What to Bring

Submersible footwear

Bathing suit, wet suit or dry suit (suitable clothing to wear while paddling that may get wet)

Extra change of clothes

Towel

Water bottle

Transportation to the launch location

If you are bringing your own paddleboard, please bring with you: Paddleboard, paddle, leash, fins

PFD/lifejacket and whistle

Location

Pike Lake Provincial Park - Located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon

Echo Valley Provincial Park - Located 45 minutes north of Regina

Skill Level

The Learn to SUP Level 1 lesson is suitable for all skill levels, including those that have never been on a SUP before. We keep our class sizes small (max 6 people) so that our instructor can work 1:1 to ensure everyone is supported where they are at, and everyone leaves with new skills and knowledge to allow them to feel safe and confident on the water! The Learn to SUP Level 2 lesson is for those who have taken our Level 1 lesson or an equivalent and would like to learn advanced skills.

Cost

Group Lesson $101 CAD + tax/person for a group lesson Add-on a Board Rental for $20 CAD + tax Private Lesson $250 CAD + tax/group of up to two people Groups of three or more people, send us an email for special pricing at connect@back2naturewellness.com

Weather

Our team at Back2Nature will be in touch with you via text message if the weather conditions (i.e. wind, thunderstorm) are unsafe to paddle and we will arrange to reschedule the lesson.

FAQ

What should I wear? You can wear a swim suit underneath a base layer (we recommend a merino wool short sleeved or long sleeved top). As for bottoms, we recommend wearing a quick dry material of shorts, capris or pants and bringing with you a pair of rain pants and jacket. As for your feet, we recommend submersible footwear that you can get wet. Please bring with you an extra change of clothes and footwear. Do you supply life jackets? Yes, if you chose to rent a board from us, we have various sizes of PFDs/life jackets that we provide, along with a whistle attached!

Accessibility

Back2Nature has one accessible paddleboard that can accommodate someone with physical and mental challenges. We also have Access Traxx that allow a wheelchair to access a sandy beach. Please contact us prior to booking if you require any special considerations so we can make sure this experience is a good fit.