Covid-19 update on First Aid procedures for Reopening

May 12th, 2020

The tourism industry is getting ready for re-opening in June. However we will be operating in a covid-19 environment and this means updating our procedures. As we plan for re-opening, there is alot of new information to absorb.  To help, I’ve compiled resources and practices pertaining to first aid …


Tofino SUP Courses

March 11th, 2020

UPDATE: Courses + Lessons postponed till May + June To try to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19 within our community of Tofino that we love. We will be postponing and re scheduling #FirstAid and #SUP courses for May and June. We are currently working on updating course dates …


Paddle Canada Certification – how does it work?

February 9th, 2020

Paddle Canada Stand Up Paddleboarding Certification Paddle Canada is a national volunteer organization that sets the standard in Canada for paddling instruction in Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoing. Paddle Canada certifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognized.   How does the Paddle Canada certification process work? There are …


Paddle Canada Instructor Professional Development Clinics

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June 3rd, 2019

Overview The instructor professional development clinic allows active instructors to maintain certification. Professional development clinics are specific to the stream they are addressing. The principal focus of professional development clinics is the enrichment of instructor skills and to ensure instructors are using the current best practices. If a clinic …


Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Process

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May 2nd, 2019

In 2017 the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Process was updated. Still today many IT’s are not familiar with where and how to access changes to this program. This article will help you get up to date with the process of IT Development. Please read through the development manual for …


How do I maintain my Paddle Canada certifications?

May 2nd, 2019

Paddle Canada a national paddling organization lists all its regulations in the program manual for each paddling stream. Check out details of the Paddle Canada SUP Program Paddle Canada SUP Program manual click here How to maintain your Paddle Canada Instructor certification: Maintain annual membership. Every 4 years; one …


Spring Paddle Boarding Courses in Tofino

April 25th, 2019

Advanced Flatwater Instructor Sat June 1 , Sun June 2 2019 $299/person https://swelltofino.com/products/sup-instructor-advanced-flatwater/ Sup Surfing Level 1 Sat. June 15 & Sun. June 16, 2019 $299/Person https://swelltofino.com/products/sup-surfing-level-1-paddle-canada-courses/  


SUP Skills Breakdown by Emre Bosut SWELL EDUCATION

April 19th, 2019

Before all trips introduce yourself. Ask for names, paddling experience, where people are from and if there are any severe allergies or medical conditions. Establish paddle and hand signals in order to communicate  to group non-verbally. Signals include: positive directions, group up (paddle straight in air), stop where you …