Confidence Starts
With The Right Skills
Join our certified instructors for comprehensive SUP training. From your first time on the water to advanced safety and rescue techniques, we help you paddle with purpose.
Why Learn With West Coast?
We don't just rent boards; we teach you how to master them. Our paddle school is built on three core pillars.
Certified Instructors
Every instructor is Paddle Canada certified with advanced first aid training. You are in safe hands.
Small Class Ratios
We keep our classes small (Max 1:6) to ensure you get personalized feedback and attention.
Safety First
We teach you how to read the water, weather, and tides so you can paddle independently with confidence.
Training Pathways
Intro to SUP
The perfect start. Learn equipment set-up, launching, basic strokes, and self-rescue in calm water.
Advanced Strokes
For paddlers ready to go further. Master efficiency, pivot turns, and handling wind/chop.
Safety & Rescue
Essential for independent paddlers. Learn towing, deep water rescues, and hazard assessment.
Meet Your Head Instructor
"The ocean is our playground, but it demands respect. My goal isn't just to get you standing up—it's to give you the skills to explore this coastline safely for the rest of your life."
Sarah Jenkins
Paddle Canada Advanced Instructor Trainer