Masters Skills Development

This is a new program in 2019. Jason Rusu, olympic paddler and NCCP Level 3 coach will be providing paddling training sessions for the Nelson Paddling Club. Paddlers must have Level 2 or 3 can register directly to this course. Level 1 paddlers require the NPC Adult Learn to Paddle program or private lessons completed before they apply and get approval of the coach.

Level 2: Sometimes referred to as "intermediate", this level is for those who need to refresh their skills in order to paddle more efficiently and confidently in more performance oriented boats and in varied water conditions. This level is for people who have paddled before and have reasonable confidence in varied paddle crafts on flat, choppy or slow-moving water. This level focuses on boat control as well as maintaining speed and rhythm in varied conditions.

Level 3: is for confident paddlers who want to refine their skills. This program will be given primarily on the water and will concentrate on diagnosis of problems and practice of improved technique. You will practice adapting your paddling technique to different types of paddle craft and water conditions. Participants should have the stamina to paddle continuously for 8+km

This program has been divided into 3 sessions
Module 1: May 20th – June 24th Module 2: July 8 to Aug 12th Module 3: Aug 19 – Sept 30th or you can register in all 3 sessions at a reduced cost.

This program will run every Monday regardless of weather issues! Dryland programming will be provided when on the water programming is prohibited by weather. Cold weather gear is required for early season paddling.

Participation in this program also includes Thursday night race fees!!!