SUP Lessons
Taking a SUP lesson is the best way to have a great first experience if you are new to the sport. A lesson is also the best way to get the most from your new board. If you own a board I always recommend taking the lesson on your own equipment so you get to know it even better.
Reasons to take a lesson include,
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Learn how to properly turn, navigate, and stop your board
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Learn a more powerful stroke that will move you with greater ease and improve your balance in choppier conditions
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Gain the confidence to take your board out in a group or rent in new locations
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Confidence in more weather and wave conditions
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Proper safety considerations including getting on and off your board and self rescue
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When it's safe to go out and when it isn't
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Private Lessons
Are you wanting to learn to SUP but aren't sure you can do it? Do you learn best one on one? Private lessons are great for folks who want to learn but want to do it at their own pace and not feel rushed in a group. These lessons are geared to the individual and we will move as fast or as slow as needed.
Location: Contact me for options, there are a number to choose from
Lesson Length: 2-3 hours is typical for a lesson, but private lessons can be broken out over a number of days and sessions as needed
Equipment: Use your own equipment or use mine if available
Price: $80/hour (maximum of 2 people)
Private Group Lessons
Learning to SUP is a ton of fun with friends! If you are looking for a lesson or experience for a family, or group of friends, a private group lesson is the way to go. I'll teach you all the core SUP Skills but make it fun. We play some games as well if time permits. Expect lots of laughter and lots of fun.
Location: Contact me for options, there are a number of options to choose from
Lesson Length: 2 hours is the minimum, we can tailor this to the group and the experience level
Equipment: Use your own equipment or use mine if available
Price: Starting at $75/person for 2 hours (minimum of 3 people)
Signup for Group Lessons With My Partners
Sign up for a group lesson instructed by me with one of my partners. I teach independently, through Bowen Island Sea Kayaking, and I'm one of the instructors at False Creek Community Centre.
Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Bowen Island is the perfect place to learn stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). Have fun and find your balance on our big stable boards. I'll teach you the basics in two hours. You’ll learn kneeling and standing on a board, forward and turning strokes, and falling off and re-mounting and about safety on the water. Be prepared to be introduced to a whole new sport that allows you to explore and engage with our natural wonderland.
Details:
2hour lesson
Includes SUP board and PFD
Date/Time:
2022 Dates Coming Soon
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites, all levels welcome
Must be comfortable in and around water
Group Price: $75/person
False Creek Community Center
This SUP course and a prerequisite for their SUP Club. I'll teach you about equipment and safety. You'll learn kneeling and standing on a board, forward and turning strokes, and falling off and re-mounting a board. Dress appropriately for the weather and for underwater dunking. You will likely get wet so bring a dry change of clothes!
To register, click the button below and search using the course code to the right for the desired class date.
Details:
3 hour lesson
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Includes SUP board and PFD
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Session will run rain or shine
Date/Time/Course Code:
May 28, 9:30am, 394021
June 25, 9:30am, 394781
July 16, 9:30am, 394022
July 30, 9:30am, 394777
August 20, 9:30am, 39477
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites, all levels welcome
Must be comfortable in and around water
Group Price: $80/person
Advanced SUP Lessons
Do you already know how to SUP but are looking to advance your skills? Or are you looking to receive a Paddle Canada Certification? Check out my Paddle Canada Advanced SUP Skills course on my Certification page.
Drew Climie
Based in Vancouver, BC. Drew Climie offers experiences that promote healthy living, outdoor enjoyment, and prosperity. He accomplishes this through yoga, paddling, and coaching programs and retreats.
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I acknowledge that my work takes place on unceded and traditional shared territories of the Coast Salish peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.I recognize these nations and peoples as the founders and custodians of the lands and waters.