Spring Paddling Camps

PSP 2014 Spring Paddling Camp Dates!

Hello SUP enthusiasts!!
Paddle Sport Performance / PSP SUP Specialists is pleased to announce its 2014 Florida Spring Camp dates.

This year we have chosen the unique setting of Tarpon Springs, Florida (MAP) which is located approx 40 minutes north of Tampa Internatonal Airport.  Tarpon Springs is best known for its Greek Sponge Fishing industry and offers endless miles of paddling opportunities ranging from mostly calm flat water to waist high rollers from the local tour vessels.

The training site will be based out of the Tarpon Springs Spring Bayou  and there are many affordable accommodation options within walking distance or a short drive away.

Paddlers are welcome to choose any option that they wish for accomodations and we would be more than happy to provide recommendations.

There are many options to choose for selection of dates and training frequency.  The once a day option is geared for the paddler who would like to have a vacation wilth a little bit of paddling involved.  The twice a day option is geared more for the padller who wants to paddle and have a little bit of vacation involved!!

RATES:
Once/day = $250/week  (PURCHASE)
Twice/day = $395/week (PURCHASE)
SPECIAL ADD ON RATE for OPA Camp = $150 for once a day (particpants must be registered separately with the OPA Camp

March 9 - March 15 -
March 16 - March 22 -
March 23 - March 29 -
March 30 - April 5 -
April 13 - April 19 - only available for once/day


The camp will be focused on providing a quality week of training and education. A week at camp will be worth a month of paddling back home!  Our core focus will be making the technical modifications that will transfer into increased speed on the water. Understanding how to move a board effectively will go a long way in your base training and appreciation of SUP!  We will once again be using high end equipment from companies such as Surftech SUP, Quickblade Paddles, Harvest Blue to name just a few.

To allow the best return on your time and effort, groups will be limited to one coach per 6 athletes so that you get the most one on one coaching possible.

Each week will look something like this
Arrive Sunday evening - quick meeting to just go over the week and make sure people know where to be and when
Monday - morning and early evening sessions
Tuesday - morning and early evening sessions
Wednesday - late morning session (only one session this day)
Thursday - morning and early evening sessions
Friday - morning and early evening sessions
Saturday - morning OFF - possible race or early afternoon session
Sunday - camp ends but optional morning on your own paddle for those who wish

All paddle sessions will include instruction by WPA Certified SUP Instructors and all necessary equipment is provided.

In order to properly plan for staff, should you be inerested in attending the camp, we ask that should you be interested in the camp that you please email and express your week of interest.

Your participation in the camp will be confirmed upon receipt of the completed camp application (which will be emailed to you) and your camp fee.  Alternatively you can pay online and download the camp application at the links beside the rates.

Also for those interested in becoming World Paddle Association Certified SUP Instructors we will be running courses throughout the camps as well as one day 8 hour intensive courses March 9th, March 16th, March 23 and March 30.  A minimum of 6 class participants are required to run the course.  Course fee is $295 and includes all course material as well as the first year annual fee of $75 for WPA membership.  For more information on WPA SUP Certification Courses please visit the following link. (WPA SUP INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION).  Please note that this certification is accepted world wide and allows for discounted insurance rates in Canada and the United States.

Yours in paddling.

Derek Schrotter
Paddle Sport Performance
Canadian Director WPA
PSP SUP Specialists