SUP Training League

Want to get into SUP racing? Be ready for an upcoming Paddle race? Let’s do it together!

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What to expect:

In our 5-week SUP Training Club you will learn valuable information on how to train properly and prepare for your race, as well as technical skills and coaching that will help you perform better on race day. Some topics to be covered include: paddle stroke and technique coaching, race starts/finishes, pacing, safety, and reading various water conditions including tides, wind, chop, wakes, and lines. This is a group coaching program that will highlight a particular paddle topic during each weekly training session. Come prepared to paddle hard, increase awareness and gain experience, connect with other paddlers, and build confidence so you will be prepared and can perform your best on race day.

In addition to the in-person group sessions, you will also receive paddle workouts (2-3 paddles are recommended weekly, group session may count as one), land strength training and conditioning workouts to help supplement your training program, guidelines for nutrition and hydration, and recovery recommendations.  Workouts can be done with other training club members, or by yourself throughout the course of the month to help you reach your peak on race day.

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**MUST BE ABLE TO PADDLE AT LEAST 3 MILES IN AN HOUR OR LESS. 

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When:

We will be running 5-week Leagues from March to October.  Each one leading up to a local race. (At this time the scheduled 2023 local paddle races are: Hunting island, Paddle the May, OluKai Lowcountry boil Paddle battle, Tybee Island)

• Late March through April 8th.  Race prep for Hunting Island Paddle Fest on April 8th.

• Late April through June 17th.  Race prep for Paddle the May on June 17th.

• July through September. Race prep for Lowcountry Boil Paddle Battle on September 10th.

• Sept to October. Race prep for Tybee Island race.

Days:

• TBA. Example days: Thursday mornings;

Time:

• TBA. Example: 7:30am-9:30am

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Location:

May River waterways, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Dock, Bluffton, SC

** rain or shine; no lightening or tropical storm force winds

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Participants:

20 max

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Cost:

$150

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Requirements & Recommendations:

• Racing paddle boards highly recommended (12’6” or 14’ ONLY).

• PFD’s & Leashes required.

• Be on time (arrive early to unload your board)! Sessions starts promptly

• Must be able to paddle at least 4.5 miles in 90 minutes; 20 minute mile or 3 mph pace.

• MUST be able to paddle in May River waterways for this league.

• No refunds for inclement weather.

• No refunds after first scheduled training session.

• Registration open to new paddlers through the 2nd week.

• Positive attitude. Show up. Do Your best. Put in the work.

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To join the club, email Rachel at standandpaddlesup@gmail.com.

Adult SUP Club

Rachel Cantore of Stand and Paddle’s brings a comprehensive SUP program to the adult paddlers of Bluffton and the Lowcountry. Participants in the Adult SUP Club will have the unique opportunity to paddle alongside Rachel, while learning the valuable skills of paddling.

For one low price, Adult SUP Club Members will be able to attend up to 3 sessions per week. There will be 1-2 morning sessions, 1-2 evening sessions, and 1 weekend session available weekly.

Learn and practice new SUP specific technique drills, skills and footwork, interval training, about our waterways, and water/weather safety, and push yourself alongside other like-minded paddlers while you take in our Lowcountry Waterways.

Who:

Intermediate-Advanced Adult Stand Up Paddlers (ages 18+)
**Must be able to paddle 3 miles within 1 hour (3mph).

Your Coach:

SUP Athlete and Racer, Stand and Paddle owner, Coach, and certified Personal Trainer Rachel Cantore

Where:

May River waterways, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Dock, Bluffton, SC

When:

April through September. Exact days and time TBA and may change month to month.

Example days and times:

• T/TH 6:30am-7:45am

• W/F 5:30-6:45pm      

• Sat/Sun 8-9:15 am

Equipment:

12’6’’ or 14’ SUP boards. Race boards highly recommended. PFD’s required. Rental board and equipment available for $25/session.

Cost:

$125 per month (no daily or weekly rate available)
$350 3-month membership (April-June, save $25)
$675 6-month membership (April-September, save $125)

Participants:

20 max

Requirements & Recommendations:

• **MUST BE ABLE TO PADDLE AT LEAST 3 MILES IN UNDER AN HOUR; 20 minute mile or 3 mph pace.

• Be on time (arrive early to unload your board)! We will start promptly.

• MUST be willing to paddle in May River waterways for this club.

• No refunds for inclement weather.

• No refunds after first group paddle of the month.

• Registration open to new paddlers throughout the month.

• Positive attitude. Show up. Do Your best. Put in the work.

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To join the club, email Rachel at standandpaddlesup@gmail.com.