2025 paddle programs

junior paddling

Ages 11 -18 yrs

June 9 - Aug 6, Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Long Lake Regional Park (New Brighton, MN)

*No sessions June 30 - July 4 (Holiday Break)

Objective: Paddlers will have an opportunity to try kayak, SUP and canoe throughout the summer. Some of the skills we will teach are: basic paddle stroke for each, steering, hand positioning on the paddle and managing the watercraft to move forward effectively, turn and, most importantly, have fun in a safe way on the water

Classes are 90 minutes aLong Lake Lap racend will be broken down approximately as:

  • 20 minutes set up and take down

  • 30/40 minutes technique

  • 30/40 minutes games and paddling practicing the skills we learned earlier

$350 per season. Includes coaching, boats, paddles and entry into the Long Lake Lap race (June 28).

Sessions are capped at 20 participants.

Intermediate canoe racing

Adults Age 18+

May 20 - July 22, Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Long Lake Regional Park (New Brighton, MN)
Makeup date for one weather cancellation will be held Tuesday, July 29.
*No sessions June 30 - July 4 (Holiday Break)

Objective: To coach and educate canoe racers already having a familiarity with being in a canoe and some basic understanding of stability as pro boats are intended to be used from the start. More stable canoes are available and will be used, as appropriate. As the course progresses, participants will become more comfortable and skilled in their canoe-racing abilities.

Each session will last ~120 minutes. This will be broken up as approximately:
20 minutes – equipment set-up, dry-land overview, equipment return.
40 minutes – focus on technique/skills/drills.
60 minutes – Paddling around Long Lake and applying what we have discussed/learned.

$200 per season. Includes coaching, canoe, paddles and entry into the Long Lake Lap race (June 28).

Sessions are capped at 10 participants.

Advanced Canoe Racing

Adults Age 18+

June 2 - June 26, Wednesday and Thursday evenings

  • Wednesdays: 6:00 - 8:00pm at Long Lake Regional Park (New Brighton, MN) or Rice Creek (New Brighton, MN) (will be announced each week prior to class)

  • Thursdays: Hoigaards Race at Bde Maka Ska (Race start at 6:45pm)

Makeup date for weather cancellation of a Wednesday session: Friday, June 20. Makeup date for weather cancellation of a Hoigaards race: Thursday, July 10

Objective: To coach and educate canoe racers on strategy, tactics and fitness in order to advance their skills and knowledge. As the course progresses, participants will become more comfortable and skilled in their canoe-racing abilities.

Each session will last ~120 minutes. This will be broken up as approximately:
20 minutes – equipment set-up, dry-land overview, equipment return
45 minutes – focus on technique/skills/drills
30 minutes – focus on fitness
25 minutes – practical implementation

Ideally, participants will provide a pro racing canoe and their own paddle. If necessary, boats and paddles may be provided (prior arrangements must be made). All participants must have experience paddling a racing canoe.

Each Hoigaards race will also focus on the fitness, technique and strategy discussed at the weekly lesson.

$200 per season, Includes coaching, entry to 4 Hoigaards races in June and entry to the Long Lake Lap race (June 28)

Sessions are capped at 6 participants.

Adult Surfski/Race Kayak clinic

Adults Age 18+

Saturday morning, June 7th at Long Lake Regional Park (New Brighton, MN)
* Tentative schedule 8am - Noon

If you are interested and have questions contact paddle@enduranceunited.org for more information

Ideally, participants will provide their own boat and paddle. If necessary, boats and paddles may be provided (prior arrangements must be made as we are very limited on surfski/racing kayaks). All participants must have paddling experience.

Price $65, Includes coaching and entry to the Long Lake Lap race (June 28)

Clinic is capped at 10 participants.

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