• Cost: $300 (for Private group we can arrange your lesson by custom request only)

For some of us, the goal is to go faster, paddle farther, catch more or bigger waves with ease, or even compete in races. 

• Touring
• Racing
• Surfing

Achieving these goals starts with mastering the correct paddling technique. With over 25 years of SUP and outrigger canoe racing experience, including coaching for the men’s and women’s race programs at Outrigger Santa Cruz, we have the expertise you need to become the best paddler you can be. 

We will teach you everything from proper form to maximizing power output in each stroke.

Based on your goals for advancing your paddling technique, we will:

• Evaluate, correct, and optimize your paddle stroke
• Improve power generation, including maximizing leg power contribution
• Teach you how to power through your stroke to reduce paddle drag
• Show you how to paddle in big water and modify your stroke for going upwind vs downwind
• Develop your ability to generate quick, explosive power to catch more waves than before and even how to get into bigger waves
• Demonstrate how to perform quick buoy turns
• Enhance your ability to paddle longer on each side, reducing the need to switch sides frequently

These are just a few areas we can work on based on your goals.

Let’s take your paddling to the next level 

—The Covewater Team

Lesson Duration: 2 hours

• Rider Level: Client able to demonstrate basic paddling technique
• Recommendation: Multiple lessons for quickest progression
• Equipment Supplied: All gear provided except wetsuit / paddle clothing
• Specialized Equipment: We provide helmets with 2-way communication for providing on demand coaching and instructions.
• Location: Determined based on best weather conditions and ocean conditions as well as type of lesson format (touring, racing, or surfing)
• Scheduling: We will work with your schedule to find a day / time that works for you

Conditions: Scheduling based on ideal conditions