River SUP Courses

 This Paddle Canada certified course introduces the novice to paddling a SUP on easy (Class 1) rivers and surfing standing waves. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of river paddling, along with a strong grounding in water safety and safe paddle board practices. There will be both dryland and on-water components to the course and skills will include throw bagging, reading the river, eddy turns, edging, front ferry, foot positions, and surfing.
Prerequisites:
Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater Skills course (or equivalent experience)
Must supply your own cold water gear (wetsuit or drysuit and footwear) 

Course Length: 6+ hours

Cost: $199

Upcoming 2027 dates: 

April 10th,   Chilliwack/Vedder River  -  4 spaces remaining

May 15th , Chilliwack/Vedder River  - 4 spaces remaining

June 12th , Chilliwack/Vedder River  - 4 spaces remaining

July 10th, Chilliwack/Vedder River - 4 spaces remaining

This Paddle Canada certified course builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the River 1 SUP course and takes gets participants working on their skills in Class II water. The emphasis remains on mastering the fundamentals of river paddling, as well as applying  water safety and safe paddle board practices in more dynamic conditions. There will be both dryland and on-water components to the course and skills will include S-turns, jet ferry, off-side forward stroke, route finding and surfing.
Prerequisites:
Paddle Canada River 1 SUP Skills course (or equivalent experience)
Must supply your own cold water gear (wetsuit or drysuit and footwear) 

Course Length: 6+ hours

Cost: $199 

Upcoming 2027dates: 

April  24th, Chilliwack/Vedder River  -  4 spaces available

June 26th, Chilliwack/Vedder River - 4 spaces remaining