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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Get paddling

Discover the new and exciting world of stand-up paddleboarding as you progress from ponds to lakes, and on to the river.

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Stand-up Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding is a great workout and a ton of fun! Learn how to manage a paddleboard on calm, flatwater, then develop your skills and take it down the river with our progressive lessons.


Intro to Stand-up Paddleboarding

Get a taste in this experiential intro program sure to whet your paddling appetite. Try out board management and learn some basic strokes to get started on calm water - perfect for first-time paddlers.

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Beginner Stand-up Paddleboarding

Take this introductory course to develop fundamental stand-up paddleboarding skills including proper form, paddling techniques, and balance tips. Learn about the basic equipment, paddling safety, and great locations for flatwater paddling. This beginner course provides a foundation for future SUP progress.

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Intermediate Stand-up Paddleboarding

Take your SUP skills onto the river in this intermediate course. You'll learn new strokes and control techniques in the calm waters of the Bowness Eddies, then develop your eddy turns and ferries by moving in and out of the river flow. This half-day course will teach you the skills to prepare for river paddling.

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Advanced Stand-up Paddleboarding

Enjoy a river tour by SUP in this advanced course. Review eddy turns and forward ferries, and learn how to read the water ahead of you and navigate in a current. Then set off down the river to practice and develop your paddling and board-management skills along the way in a variety of conditions.

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Questions? Contact:

Chris Chesham
Paddling Program Coordinator
ocprograms@ucalgary.ca