Stand Up Paddling in Kamloops, British Columbia

SUP in Kamloops, BC

Stand Up Paddle Surfing (SUP) is a sport whose roots run deep in Hawaiian history. In the 1940's, Waikiki's beach boys used single blade "kanu" paddles to propel their oversized surfboards to watch over their guests. Fast forward 60 years and Stand Up Paddling is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world! It is an amazing and fun new way to experience the abundance of lakes, rivers and coastlines!

Stand Up Paddling at Heffley Lake near Kamloops, BC photo by Ken Attwood

Stand Up Paddling is easy to learn and is a non-intimidating activity that appeals to all ages and physical abilities. Participants are able to quickly progress and develop the skills necessary to improve fitness or simply enjoy the experience of "walking on water"! Stand Up Paddling is a multi dimensional sport that promotes balance, strength, and endurance and is one of the best workouts for developing core strength and overall fitness. The benefits of such have been realized by professional athletes, celebrities and weekend warriors alike, from alpine skiers, to tri-athletes!

Summer sessions take place on beautiful Heffley Lake, a tranquil mountain lake located just 30 minutes from downtown Kamloops. Lessons and sessions are also available in Kamloops on the Thompson River upon request.

Paddlesurfitness currently has the only ASI instructor in Canada certifed by the World Standup Paddleboard Association.

Stand Up Paddling in Kamloops

SUP at Heffley Lake near Kamloops, British Columbia - photo by Ken Attwood

2010 Summer Programs:

Introduction to Stand up Paddling - Each 2 hour session covers equipment familiarization, dryland instruction, water safety, proper body position, standing up for the first time and paddle techniques.

Paddle Fit - Each 2 hour session concentrates on developing proper paddling techniques to engage your entire body and to paddle with maximum power and efficiency. Each session integrates a dry land warm-up, on board callisthenics and distance paddle, providing a total body, high calorie burning work-out.

Stand Up Paddle Lessons and Packages in Kamloops, British Columbia

Hourly and Daily SUP Sessions in Kamloops, BC

Paddlesurfitness - 250.318.0722

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Paddlesurfitness in Kamloops, BC - photo by Bodie Shandro

Introduction to SUP at Kamloops Aquatic Centre - Canada Games Pool

Indoor Lessons at the Canada Games Pool

July 27 - 6:45 am - 8:45 pm

August 10 - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

August 12 - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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