Welcome to the Fit Paddle School course outlines.
We paddle what we preach. All classes are taught
with the boats and gear we sell.
This ain't
your mother's Tupperware. The new generation of
plastic race boats are fast and competitive.
Fit Paddle only uses surf skis for their classes
because they are built for all conditions, fast,
challenging, unsinkable and highly competitive in
the world of paddle racing.
If you purchase a boat from Fit Paddle and would
like to use it in one of the classes listed below,
you can reduce the entry fee by 50%. If you are
thinking about purchasing a boat from Fit Paddle but
would like to take some classes prior to making a
commitment you can apply $25 per class taken towards
the purchase of a new boat.
(maximum of $100 applied towards purchase)
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PADDLING SKILLS 101
(This is a flat water
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Designed for people who have never been paddling or
have just gone once or twice and are now interested
in exploring the fitness benefits of this great no
impact sport. This is an introductory class to
paddling for fun, and fitness.
Learn the basics skills, techniques and fitness you
will need to get the boat moving on the water. If
running injuries got you down and you still have
that competitive spirit paddling may be what you’re
looking for. Get in the boat and give it a try.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to potentially get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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PADDLING
FOR ADVENTURE RACING (This
is a river paddle course) |
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Designed for the adventure racer looking to improve
their paddling split in an adventure race. Paddling
is often the most neglected discipline in adventure
racing and easiest to improve with just a little
instruction. One of the best ways to improve your
paddling skills for adventure racing and ultimately
your team is to become a better solo paddle.
The Paddling for AR class will cover the best
watercraft and gear selection for adventure racing.
The first hour of this class will cover basic
paddling form and technique to keep in the race. The
second hour of this class will take you to the next
level moving you ahead of the competition with water
reading skills, race strategy and time saving tricks
& tips you never thought of.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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PADDLING
FOR THE TRIATHLETE (This
is a flat water course) |
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Cross training is the key to injury prevention with
any athlete and triathletes are no exception.
Paddling is one of the only sports that mimics the
muscles and movements utilized in swimming offering
an alternative to getting in the pool.
The Paddling for the Triathlete class will cover the
all the basic skills needed to get you moving on the
water using paddling as the ultimate cross training
tool to improve you swim times. The first hour of
this class will cover form and technique stressing
the importance of rotation in your swim and stroke.
The second hour will be an introductory fitness
workout.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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PADDLE LIKE A GIRL (For
women, by women) |
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This is an introductory class specifically for
women. Learn the basic skills, techniques and
fitness required to get you on the water moving with
confidence and comfort.
The Paddle like a girl class will introduce women to
the world paddling for fitness, balance and core
strength. The first hour of this class will cover
form and technique. The second hour will be a
challenging but fun introductory fitness workout.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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RIVER
SKILLS (This
is a river paddle course) |
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Designed for the paddler who already has the basic
skills to get the boat moving and is ready for the
next challenge paddling has to offer. The River
Skills class will focus on the skills, techniques
and fitness required to paddle on a moving river.
The goals of this class will be to familiarize the
paddlers with paddling in fast moving river
currents, avoiding obstacles and potentially
hazardous situations. Increased confidence on
moving water and river reading will be the reward
for a successful class.
This is a moving river paddle course.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to potentially get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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OPEN
WATER SKILLS (This
is an open lake paddle course) |
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Designed for the paddler who already has the basic
skills to get the boat moving and is ready for the
next challenge paddling has to offer. The Open
Water Skills class will focus on the skills,
techniques and fitness required to paddle in open
water with wind and waves. The goals of this class
will be to familiarize the paddlers with deep water
entry, wave surfing and open water crossing.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to potentially get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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FIT
PADDLE PRO WORKOUT (This
is a flat water course) |
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Designed for the paddler who already has the basic
skills to get the boat moving and is ready for a
real workout. We will determine your baseline and
work up from there. This two hour water workout
will vary weekly to keep it fun and interesting
while pushing your fitness to a new level. Whether
you’re interested in paddling for fitness or
competition the Pro Workout will make you stronger
and faster. Each workout will be designed with an
objective measurable test so that progress can be
logged and tracked.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to potentially get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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PADDLE
TO RACE
(This is a flat water course) |
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Designed for the paddler who already has the basic
skills to get the boat moving and is ready to
explore the competitive side of paddling. The
Paddle to Race course will demystifying the
different types of paddle racing while getting you
comfortable on the starting line with the knowledge
of what to expect when the gun goes off. Race
strategy, technique and training will be the key
ingredients to get you beyond the starting line.
Finding your competitive spirit will get you to the
finish.
All classes include on the water training.
Solo boats, paddles and pfd’s will be provided.
(You may use your own pfd or paddle if you prefer)
Please dress to potentially get wet.
Class size is limited to 6
Cost is $50 per person for a 2 hour session.
REGISTRATION & SCHEDULES
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