BASIC SUP INSTRUCTOR
Certification:
Following the completion of this training, you will receive your Paddle Canada paddler certificate:
“Basic Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
“Basic Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
This instructor training is for people who want to become a SUP instructor on flat water or simply wish to perfect their general skills. You will learn the history of SUP, the welcoming of a group, the equipment, the educational progress, the basic techniques, some more advanced skills, and you will be assigned some techniques and maneuvers taught during a SUP initiation to teach to the rest of the group.
*The obtainment of the certificate can depend on the training’s success.
| LEVEL | Intermediate and advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint Lawrence River, LaSalle |
| DATES | May 6th & 7th 2023 May 20th & 21st 2023 June 6th & 7th 2023 June 3rd & 4th 2023 |
| DURATION | 16 to 18 hours/2 days |
| GROUP | 6 participants/trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $300 + $99,99 for the annual Paddle Canada membership fees. Add 120$+tx for first aid and CPR courses (16 hours). |
| INCLUDED | SUP board, paddle, and course material |
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Experience beyond that the Basic SUP skills course
- Have a passion for teaching
ADVANCED FLATWATER SUP INSTRUCTOR
Certification:
Following the completion of this training, you will receive your Paddle Canada paddler certificate:
“Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
“Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Experience beyond that the Advanced Flatwater SUP skills
- Have a passion for teaching
This training is for people who want to become an instructor on flat water and who have a strong technical background. You will learn the history of SUP, the welcoming of a group, the equipment, the educational progress, the basic techniques, and some more advanced skills. You will have to teach to the rest of the group some techniques and maneuvers, which will have been assigned beforehand to each participant, such as launching and paddle techniques in windy and wavy conditions, different foot positions, pivot turns, braces, heeling, power strokes, cross draws, and draw strokes.
| LEVEL | Advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint Lawrence River, LaSalle |
| DATES |
May 13th & 14th 2023 |
| DURATION | 16 to 18 hours/2 days |
| GROUP | 6 participants/trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $300 + $99,99 for the annual Paddle Canada membership fees. |
| INCLUDED | SUP board, paddle, and course material |
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Experience beyond that the Advanced Flatwater SUP skills
- Have a passion for teaching
RIVER 1 SUP INSTRUCTOR
Certification:
Following the completion of this training, you will receive your Paddle Canada paddler certificate:
“River 1 Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”
“River 1 Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”
This paddling teacher training is for people who want to specialize themselves in whitewater SUP and who have a strong technical background. You will learn how to teach river safety skills: Falling in the water in a safe manner, how to remount the board, using the leash, river signals and hazards, and the throw bag rescue. You will learn how to demonstrate paddling notions: different river paddling techniques, foot positions, edging and Eddy turn, front ferry, and surfing. We will also look over notions regarding clothing, safety equipment, and river reading. All of these skills will be taught during an excursion on the Saint Lawrence River. Provides the theory and skills for paddling Class I rivers.
*The obtainment of the certificate can depend on the training’s success.
| LEVEL | Advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint-Lawrence River / Valleyfield |
| DATES | May 27th and 28th 2023 |
| DURATION | 2 days |
| GROUP | 6 participants/trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $300+tx + $99,99+tx for the annual Paddle Canada membership fees. |
| INCLUDED | Theoretical material * It’s possible to rent an inflatable SUP (Taiga Board River model) for a special rate of $50+tx for both days. Wetsuits and neoprene boots also available for rent at our standard rates. Contact us after booking. |
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada River 2 SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP instructor certification
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Recommended appropriate swift-water rescue training
- Experience beyond that the River 1 SUP skills course
- Have a passion for teaching
RIVER 2 SUP INSTRUCTOR
Certification:
Following the completion of this training, you will receive your Paddle Canada paddler certificate:
“River 2 Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
“River 2 Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor”.
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada River 2 SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Paddle Canada River 1 SUP Instructor certification
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Recommended appropriate swift-water rescue training
- Experience beyond that the River 1 SUP skills course
- Have a passion for teaching
This paddling teacher training is for people who want to specialize themselves in whitewater SUP and who have a strong technical background. You will learn how to teach river safety skills: River dynamics. You will learn hoe to demonstrate paddling notions: off-side foward stroke, s-turns, jet ferry, surfing and paddling without a fin. We will also look over notions regarding using the river to paddler’s avantage and the route finding. All of these skills will be taught during an excursion on the Saint Lawrence River. Provides the theory and skills for paddling Class 2 rivers.
| LEVEL | Advanced |
| LOCATION | Saint-Lawrence River / Valleyfield |
| DATES | May 28th and 29th 2023 |
| DURATION | 2 days |
| GROUP | 6 participants/trainer (the ratio can be modified with assistant teacher trainer). |
| PRICE | $300+ $99,99 for the annual Paddle Canada membership fees. |
| INCLUDED | Theoretical material * It’s possible to rent an inflatable SUP (Taiga Board River model) for a special rate of $50+tx for both days. Wetsuits and neoprene boots also available for rent at our standard rates. Contact us after booking. |
Prerequisite:
- At least 18 years old
- Current Paddle Canada membership
- Paddle Canada River 2 SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge
- Paddle Canada River 1 SUP Instructor certification
- Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14-16 hours)
- Recommended appropriate swift-water rescue training
- Experience beyond that the River 1 SUP skills course
- Have a passion for teaching
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Hugo Lavictoire
Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer
Hugo is a leader in SUP and white water paddling in Quebec and has been teaching in the industry since 1990. As such, he has been training future Paddle Canada instructors since 2011 with KSF, widely recognized as a the leading SUP school in Quebec. KSF has received numerous awards and is certified Security and Ecotourism with Aventure Écotourisme Québec.
Pierre-Philippe Loiselle
Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer
Pierre-Philippe has been teaching SUP with KSF since 2012. Having paddled in flat, white and sea waters, he took part in several races right from his debuts in this sport. Pierre-Philippe started teaching Paddle Canada’s Instructor Training alongside Hugo Lavictoire in 2017. Now certified by Paddle Canada as an Advanced Flatwater Instructor and a Whitewater Instructor, he shares his passion and knowledge to paddleboard lovers in Quebec.
“Having taken PADDLE CANADA courses at two different locations around Montreal, the one offered by KSF is by far the most complete, the most advanced and simply the best. Participants who obtain their certification really have to meet PADDLE CANADA’s standards.
Being the owner of a SUP school myself, it is reassuring to know that future teachers meet the basic needs of this Canadian organization. Not only is Hugo a great paddler, he also possesses excellent pedagological skills for teaching various techniques. KFS’s trainings are well structured and their years of experience are reflected in every single aspect of the certification course.””
