Welcome to our Women's Workshop Wednesday for Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on Vancouver Island! Our weekly workshops are designed specifically for women to come together and learn new skills, challenge themselves, and have fun on the water. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, our workshops offer a range of activities that will help you improve your technique, fitness, mindfulness, and safety on the board.

• SUP Tips and Techniques: These workshops cover the basics of Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) and provide on water guidance for proper paddling technique in various conditions. Some examples of skills we will introduce are paddling in a straight line, assisted and self rescues or pivot turns.
• SUP Fitness: These sessions will focus on the fitness benefits of SUP and provide a workout designed for women. This could include a warm-up, paddling drills, and fun races based on the drill of the night to give a feel for the skill in action.
• SUP Yoga: Want to expand your yoga practice or try something new that combines your love of the water with a stretching, strengthening and balancing workout? SUP yoga will provide a unique and challenging workout that will also emphasise mindfulness and relaxation. This could include an introduction to basic yoga poses on the board, a guided meditation or even some beginner breath work.
• SUP Adventures: Short paddles in the local Sidney area will explore new coves, beaches and islands at a leisurely pace. Geared towards those who are comfortable on their boards. 
• SUP Safety: Discuss safety considerations specific when participating in SUP, such as emergency procedures and water rescue techniques.

• Mindfulness for Women: Offer a workshop on using SUP as a mindfulness practice, helping women to connect with nature and find a sense of calm and relaxation on the water. This could include guided meditations
• Nutrition for Women: Discuss nutrition strategies that can help women fuel their bodies for SUP workouts and optimize their performance on the board. This could include information on hydration, pre- and post-workout meals, and healthy snack options.
• Navigation: Discussions and demonstrations about route planning, how to use a chart, how to keep a log book and more.

We start at:

• 7:00 pm Rendezvous at the SUP RACKS at Port Sidney Marina (9835 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3)

We end at:

• 8:30 pm taking out at the same location.
• The paddle direction may change if weather conditions require it. You will be emailed or called 24 hours prior if this happens.

• We provide Paddleboard, paddle, pfd, and leash so it's easy to pop down after work and get on the water without worrying about organizing your own gear.
• Bringing your own is OK too, if that's your preference.
• Here is your What to Bring checklist