Stand-Up Paddleboard Instruction & Races

  • Basic Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Skills


    Stand-up paddleboarding is a fast-growing sport with Hawaiian roots, offering a great way to explore the water while getting a solid core workout. Get certified through Paddle Canada and build your skills, confidence, and connection to the SUP community.

    Book your Basic SUP Course 

  • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Advanced Flatwater Skills


    This 3-hour course introduces you to stand-up paddleboarding, a fast-growing sport with Hawaiian roots that offers a fun way to explore the water and build core strength. Get Paddle Canada certified and boost your skills, confidence, and connection to the SUP community.

    Book your SUP Advanced Flatwater Course 

Stand-Up Paddleboard Clinics

  • Rescue Clinic (SUP)


    This 2-hour clinic focuses on SUP-specific rescue techniques to help you assist others and get them back on their boards quickly and safely. You'll also learn basic towing methods and other helpful on-water assistance skills.

    Book your Rescue Clinics 

  • Advanced Forward Stroke - SUP Clinic

    This 2-hour clinic builds on the skills from the Basic and Advanced SUP courses, focusing on refining your forward stroke. You’ll learn simple techniques to improve your stroke efficiency and understand when to adjust stroke length for better performance on the water.

    Book your Advanced Forwards Stroke Clinic 

  • Race Starts - SUP Clinics


    This 2-hour clinic covers race starts—fun and fast-paced whether or not you plan to compete. You’ll also learn how racers transition quickly from prone to standing, improving speed, control, and confidence at the start of any paddle.


    Book your Race Starts Clinic 
SUP Courses & Events Calendar

Stand-up Paddle Board Races

  • The Gorge Gauntlet Race

    Be part of a fun and welcoming Paddleboard race in Downtown Victoria! The Gorge Gauntlet Race, hosted by Ocean River Sports, is open to all skill levels.

    This community event is designed as a fun and engaging afternoon of paddle boarding. Meet new folks, test your skills, and have a fun day on the water.

    There is a 3km race option for first-time racers or those who prefer a sprint race. The 9km option is more technical and endurance focused, extending along the Gorge Waterway through areas of lush greenery and wildlife.

    The $25 entry fee includes entry into a raffle, a beer or non-alcoholic drink from Herald Street Brewing, and light snacks. For those who don't own a paddleboard, we also offer rentals for the duration of the event. An entry with a rental is $45.

    Dates:
    July 25th, 2026 10am-1pm
    August 29th, 2026 10am-1pm
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