Description: This course will lead participants from lake shores to river edges and give them the skills to get into the flow. Starting at a lake, participants will practice and gain the foundation set of skills needed to safely advance into moving water. A full day will be spent in the current learning and practicing flow basics, and then applying them down river. The course focuses on personal safety and managing hazards on the river using skills learned.
Goal: The aim of the clinic is to take participants with basic established flat-water skills and get them paddling comfortably in the moving water. By developing knowledge of basic river features and paddling maneuvers participants will learn to navigate in a simple but dynamic river environment.
Results: After completing this course, participants can expect to feel comfortable taking a personal (unguided) SUP trip on class 1 rivers. They will also develop an understanding of the potential hazards the river poses, along with a variety of new skills that can be applied to the moving water environment.
2026 Weekend timeline below
Please note Kimberley works full time as well as instructs Stand Up Paddling.
OPTION ONE Day 1 9:00 am-5:00 pm (flat-water warm up, River intro and safety) Day 2 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (River intro skills and application)
OPTION TWO Can be spread out through season Day 1 (evening) 5:00 pm-8:00 pm (flat-water warm up) Day 2 (evening) 5:00 pm-8:00 pm (River intro and safety) Day 3 (full day) 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (River intro skills and application)
Availability Limited calendar dates
Local Lake and Nechako River
Have a specific date in mind? Contact Kimberley to inquire
Environment: Lake to River Duration: 3 hr lake session, 10 hrs river instruction Cost: $400 Skills Level: Intermediate Progress Ages: 12+ ( 12+ accompanied by parent/guardian, Children and youth must have own PFD) Pre-Requisites: Intro to SUP or SUP for beginners or similar experience (10hrs paddling) Gear Required: Board, Quick Release Leash , Paddle, PFD, Helmet (All gear can be provided) Mandatory FLOW brought by participant: closed toe water shoes/running shoes that can get wet Instructor to # of Students: 1:5 (Minimum 3 students Maximum 5)
