Stand Up Paddleboard Workshop

SUP Essentials for Flatwater

Perfect for beginners and recreational paddlers. This teaches you how to navigate real-life conditions like wind, current and waves, while mastering your gear and paddling technique.

Paddle with Confidence in Moving Water

Step into the world of river paddling. This course introduces key techniques and safety principles for navigating Class I-II rapids confidently and safely.

Whether you’re new to SUP or looking to enhance your skills in dynamic water conditions, our workshops provide expert guidance, hands-on training, and a safe, fun environment to improve your paddling techniques.

Difficulty

Beginner to Intermediate

Duration

8 hours

Locations

Pacuare & Pejivalle Rivers

What You’ll Learn:

Environmental awareness: wind, waves, and water movement
SUP gear: board types, paddles, leashes, PFDs, safety equipment
Body positions: kneeling, standing, transitioning
Paddling techniques: forward strokes, side strokes, pivot turns
Maneuvers: bracing, balance control in challenging conditions
Safety: how to fall safely, self-rescue, assisted rescues, emergency signals

Course Topics:

Advanced paddling techniques in moving water
Reading the river: eddies, lines, currents, and obstacles
Dynamic positioning and maneuvering
Self-rescue and assisted rescues
River signals and group communication
Use of specialized gear: helmets, quick-release leashes