Coastal Touring 1 SUP Skills: Southern Gulf Islands

Overview:

This course is for Stand Up Paddleboarders who are interested in exploring their coastlines for day tours and multi-day overnight trips. Participants are introduced to  paddling and navigating in a coastal environment with emphasis on knowledge, navigation and safety skills. The course expands on concepts introduced in the Advanced Flatwater course and applies them to a more dynamic coastal environment. 

The 1 evening and 2 full days course takes place near Victoria, BC at two potential locations depending on conditions. The scenic, sheltered waters of Brentwood Bay as well as the more dynamic waters of the Southern Gulf Islands near Swartz Bay provide the backdrop for learning and exploring that will have you confidently and safely setting off on your own paddling adventures.

Join Paddle Canada instructor  Pam Martin for a SUP Touring 1 Skills Course that will teach you technique, safety, navigation, decision making as well as understanding weather and currents while you tour some of the most beautiful paddling areas of Vancouver Island. You will experience a variety of standup paddle boarding environments that will help you come away with the skills and knowledge to allow you to take on day long tours as well as get a taste for overnight trips. 

Details:

Dates: August 7 to 9, 2020

Location: Pacifica Paddle Sports: Brentwood Bay and/or Swartz Bay locations.

Price: $345.00 + gst (5%)*

* Price does not include gear and safety equipment. 

Extra: * Touring board, paddle, leash, dry bag, pfd, and throw bag with tow line rental: $100.00 + tax 

Prerequisites: Advanced flatwater SUP certification or equivalent experience, skills and knowledge as assessed by instructor. Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course. Please contact us if you are unsure if you meet the prerequisites.

Format:

Friday: 6:00pm to 8:00pm - Meet at the Pacifica Paddle Sports: Brentwood Bay location

Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm - Meeting location will be determined based on conditions

Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00pm - Meeting location will be determined based on conditions 

Included:

10 hours of Paddle Canada certified training; 2 hours dry land and 8 hours on water skills, safety & tours.

Paddle Canada Touring 1 SUP Skills certification awarded to successful participants if all criteria are met as assessed by instructor.

Not Included:

Transportation to either location

Food

Accommodations 

Paddling equipment and safety gear *

Extra: * Touring board, paddle, leash, dry bag, pfd, and throw bag with tow line rental: $100.00 + tax

Payment: Payment may be made online or by etransfer to: pam@bluejellyfishSUP.ca

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 100% refund up to 2 weeks prior to course start. Non refundable within 2 weeks of the course start date.

What To Bring: 

• water
• snacks
• lunches
• change of clothes
• immersion gear suitable for weather and water conditions (wet suit/drysuit/neoprene)
• rain jacket and pants
• neoprene booties or water shoes for beach launches and landings
• warm fleece or jacket
• toque, gloves
• wool socks
• note book and pen
• any charts you may have of the area with a waterproof map bag
• download free BC AdventureSmart App onto your phone before course start

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

Pam Martin

Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures

Sharing Passion for the Ocean

pam@bluejellyfishSUP.ca

905.334.7360