SUP #1 - Introduction to Stand-Up Paddling
This lesson will give you the skills and confidence to paddle an SUP safely along the shoreline. This lesson will teach you how to get on and off of your SUP on the shore as well in deep water, and it will also teach you how to paddle effectively and efficiently. This course is perfect for those who are new to Stand-Up Paddling, or have only been out a few times and want to brush up on their skills.
This lesson is approximately 2 hours long, and will include some land-based instruction, as well as some paddling experience on an SUP. Participants are expected to bring a PFD, clothing that can get wet and shoes. A wetsuit is highly recommended - even on a warm day, the water is very cold! Participants should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim.
Prerequisite: This is a beginner lesson - there is no prerequisite.
This lesson will provide an excellent foundation to the basics of Stand-Up Paddling. If you really want to accelerate your skills, take our SUP #2 - Advanced Stand-Up Paddling course!
SUP #1 is only available to members. The cost is $30 + GST. SUP #1 Lessons will be held on Saturday July 5th and August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is restricted to a maximum of 6 people per lesson. Additional lessons may be added if there is sufficient demand. Participants must sign a waiver as part of the booking process.
Spring Deal! If you sign up for SUP #1 and SUP #2, the combined cost is only $45! (a savings of $15).
SUP #2 - Intermediate Stand-Up Paddling
Elevate your paddling skills to the next level with our SUP #2 - Intermediate Stand-Up Paddling Course! This course will build on your existing knowledge and the skills taught in SUP #1, and equip you with the skills and knowledge to explore more challenging waters, as well as paddle more effectively and efficiently.
This lesson will teach you how to control your board in challenging conditions. You will learn more challenging techniques such as side-slipping, pivot turns, paddling in wind and waves and efficient maneuvering in confined spaces or around obstacles. You will also learn how to fall safely off your board and remouont in deep water. This lesson will greatly increase your confidence in paddling your SUP in dynamic water environments.
This course is approximately 2 hours long, and will include some land-based instruction, as well as some paddling experience on an SUP. Participants are expected to bring a PFD, clothing that can get wet and shoes. A wetsuit is highly recommended - even on a warm day, the water is very cold! Participants should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim.
Prerequisite: SUP #1 - Introduction to Stand-Up Paddling, or sufficient experience to confidently launch, recover and paddle an SUP on shore as well as in deep water.
SUP #2 is only available to members. The cost is $30 + GST. SUP #2 Lessons will be held on Saturday July 5th and August 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is restricted to a maximum of 6 people per lesson. Additional lessons may be added if there is sufficient demand. Participants must sign a waiver as part of the booking process.
Spring Deal! If you sign up for SUP #1 and SUP #2, the combined cost is only $45! (a savings of $15).
About Our Instructor
Martin Feuchtwanger has been teaching SUP lessons in Vancouver since 2022. Martin is a Certified SUP Instructor registered with Paddle Canada and HSC is thrilled to have him share his knowledge and skills on this fast-growing sport.
Please note that, although Martin is a Certified Instructor registered with Paddle Canada, HSC’s courses will not result in certification under Paddle Canada, as they are condensed courses custom tailored to HSC.
