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INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS

Paddle Canada Instructor Certifications

Whether it's your first time on a board, you're an avid paddle boarder or an experienced instructor, you came to the right place. Here at Liquid Skills we offer the most comprehensive paddling instruction in Canada.  Check out the clinic descriptions to get a feel for where you would fit in.  We try our best to form groups of like-minded individuals and always teach to the student, ensuring that each student receives quality instruction on and off the water.

FLATWATER SUP COURSES

Paddle Canada Certification

BASIC SUP INSTURCTOR

Instructor Certification

Basic SUP Instruct Cert

2-Day $300 + Applicable fees and taxes

The Basic SUP Instructor is certified to

  • conduct Paddle Canada Basic SUP skills courses and to certify paddlers at that level

  • assist on Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills courses

  • apprentice on Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP skills courses

  • teach stand up paddleboarding on protected flatwater with easy landing options 

ADVANCE SUP INSTRUCTOR

Instructor Certification

Advance SUP Instructor Cert

2-Day $300 plus applicable fess and taxes

The Advanced Flatwater SUP instructor is certified to

  • conduct Paddle Canada Basic SUP and Advanced Flatwater SUP skills courses and to certify paddlers at those levels

  • assist on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: River 1, Surf 1, Touring 1

  • apprentice on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: River 1, Surf 1, Touring 1

  • teach SUP on flatwater 

SUP RIVER 2 INSTRUCTOR

Intermediate Whitewater Instructor

Liquid Skills Kayak & SUP School is a camp located in Ontario. Our caring and enthusiastic counselors manage a wide range of creative programs for campers ages 12-16. Our activities and offerings are fun, challenging, and accepting of everyone’s abilities. Our staff takes great pride in providing a loving, safe, and welcoming environment for all our campers.

RIVER SUP COURSES

Paddle Canada Certification

SUP RIVER 1 INSTRUCTOR

Basic Whitewater SUP Instructor Cert

River 1 SUP Instructor

2-Day $350 plus applicable fees and taxes

The River 1 SUP Instructor is certified to

  • conduct the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses and to certify paddlers at these levels: Basic, Advanced Flatwater, River 1

  • assist on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: River 2, Surf 1, Touring 1

  • apprentice on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: River 2, Surf 1, Touring 1

  • teach SUP on Class I moving water 

SUP RIVER 2 INSTRUCTOR

Intermediate Whitewater SUP Instructor Cert

River 2 SUP Instructor

2-Day $350 plus applicable fees and taxes

The River 2 SUP Instructor is certified to

  • conduct the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses and to certify paddlers at these levels: Basic, Advanced Flatwater, River 1, River 2

  • assist on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Surf 1 and Touring 1

  • apprentice on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Surf 1 and Touring 1

  • teach SUP on Class I and Class II moving water 

Paddle Canada member account is required to obtain certification.  Prices are plus HST.  Clinic cost includes allotted time of instruction in a group setting.  River lunches can be provided upon request for an additional $12 plus HST per day.  Gear rentals are offered at 50% off when registered into any course.  Please reserve clinic space and gear in advance.  Reservation and Cancellation Policy.

LIQUID SKILLS IN THE OTTAWA VALLEY

PRIVATE SUP CLINICS, CLASSES & COURSES

Whether your looking for 1 on 1 instruction, you would like to reserve an afternoon for a family and friends outing or you have a group that would like to become Paddle Canada Certified Instructors, our private clinics are tailored to your specific wants and needs, hosting at our quaint school on the Ottawa River, and we always aim to please.

We'll Come To YOU!

Having a party or special event? We can help! For years our services and equipment have been available for hire to come to you. On many levels, we bring the SUP boards, kayaks and the rest of the gear needed to have an amazing day or weekend. We'll send a certified instructor or more if needed and we are there to support the needs of the guests whether they would like a mini class or just want help getting the boards and themselves on the water safely.  Give us a call or email and we'll sort out the rest of the details.

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