Paddle Programs

Core programs / racing

  • Focused on Sprint Kayak for 11-15yr olds or Adult Intermediate Canoe Racing.

  • Local racing opportunities. NorthStar Paddle League (NPL) registration included in program fee.

Sport

  • Focused on one paddling discipline (SUP) building upon the skills of recreation programs.

  • A mix of exploration, and fun games. 

  • Optional local racing opportunities.

recreation

  • Focused on standup paddle board (SUP) and kayak.

  • Summer camp type environment where the main focus is fun and games on the water.

  • Great for beginner paddlers.


Core program

SPRINT KAYAK

Ages 11 -15 yrs

June 18th - Aug 15th, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4:30PM - 6PM.

*No sessions July 1st- July 7th, (Holiday Break)

We’re forming a Sprint Kayak team! Some of the skills we will teach are: basic paddle stroke, steering, hand positioning, race starts, types of races, and strategy.

Classes are 90 minutes:

  • 20 minutes set up and take down

  • 30/40 minutes technique

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

$300 per season. Includes coaching, Sprint Kayaks, paddles and entry into three NorthStar Paddle League events.

Sessions are capped at 8 participants.


Intermediate canoe racing

ADULTS Age 18+

June 11th - Aug 6th, Tuesday evenings 6:00pm-7:30pm.

*No sessions July 1st- July 7th, (Holiday Break)

$160 per season. Includes coaching, Canoe, paddles and entry into two NorthStar Paddle League events.

Registration closed - sessions is at capacity.

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

Each session will last ~90 minutes. This will be broken up as approximately:
20 minutes – equipment set-up, dry-land overview, equipment return.
30 minutes – focus on technique/skills/drills.
40 minutes – Paddling around Long Lake and applying what we have discussed/learned.


SPORT

JUNIOR STAND UP PADDLE BOARD “SUP”

Ages 11 - 18

June 10th - Aug 7th, Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:15pm - 7:45pm

*No sessions July 1st- July 7th, (Holiday Break)

Some of the skills you will learn are: How to get on/off of a board, basic paddle stroke, steering strokes, hand positioning , balance, and adapting to different types of water

Classes are 90 minutes:

  • 20 minutes set up and take down

  • 30/40 minutes technique

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

$300 per season, Includes coaching, SUP, paddles.

Sessions are capped at 10 participants.


RECREATION

INTRO TO SUP & KAYAK

Ages 11-18yrs

June 10th - Aug 7th, Monday and Wednesday evenings 4:30pm - 6:00pm

*No sessions July 1st- July 7th, (Holiday Break)

A great introductory class for sup and kayak. With two classes a week you will be able to learn twice as fast as previous years!

Classes are 90 minutes:

  • 20 minutes set up and take down

  • 30/40 minutes technique

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

$300 per season, Includes coaching, SUP, paddles.

Sessions are capped at 12 participants.