$90 · Two Hour Individual Paddleboard Lessons

Hello. I am a semi retired physiotherapist and for a change of pace I got my Advanced Flatwater Paddleboard Instructors certificate through paddle Canada. I teach the basic as well as the advanced flatwater courses. The curriculum from Paddle Canada is as follows. Basic 1) falling off safely 2) remounting the board 3) use of a leash 4) understanding weather and paddling conditions 5) lifting and carrying a board 6) choosing and holding a paddle 7) mounting a board at a beach or dock 8) prone paddling 9) paddling while kneeling 10) standing up 11) paddling in a straight line 12) forward stroke 13) braking stroke 14) sweep strokes 15) paddling in wind 16) board design 17) board design 18) board outfitting 19) clothing 20) safety equipment 21) injury prevention 22) equipment care 23) SUP resources 24) transporting a SUP 25) SUP heritage Advanced 1) launching into waves 2) foot positions 3) effective forward stroke 4) paddling in wind chop 5) pivot turn 6) bracing 7) draw stroke 8) edging 9) 3 keys to paddling on one side 10) downwind paddling 11) towing 12) equipment 13) advanced board design 14) environment 15) journeying