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GH2O SUP Adventures Group Basic Skills with "Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding" clinics. Private and Duo instruction/tours "Intro to SUP" 2023. This course runs 1.5-2 hours.
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With "Intro to Stand-up Paddle Boarding" we focus on basic stand-up paddle boarding skills. We take about 15-20 minutes on land, discussing the sport and the gear.

-Types of Stand up Paddle boards
-PFD's
-Clothing
-Safety
-Paddles
-Paddling strokes
-Entering and exiting the water.
-How to get on
-Standing up
-Falling off safely
-Weather and sea conditions
-Having Fun! After this period we get o

n the water and practice some basic skills for approximately an hour and a bit. Those who are comfortable, can paddle on their own for the last half hour or so in close proximity and I will spend time with those who may need more assistance. If you need to rent gear, I can provide you with various options to get you set up. If you have gear, have paddled a bit, and would like some instruction, we can set that up. Also if you would like to paddle in some more dynamic conditions, I can provide that service also. I instruct groups up to a maximum of six people. Prefer a minimum of four, but am flexible. Privates or semi privates are also available. Most Courses will be maximum time of 1.5hrs. Tours 2 hrs. All clinics will be insured with Paddle Canada and run rain or shine.

*** Events may be cancelled if conditions deem unfit for teaching and rescheduled for another time.***

PRICE LIST: May 2023. Basic "Intro to SUP"

GROUP:
Minimum 3 maximum 6 people.
$65.00 includes board and gear.

$45.00 with own gear
*leash and PFD required

DUO:
$85.00 per person. Includes board and gear.

$65.00 with personal gear.
*leash and PFD required

PRIVATE:
$140.00 Includes board and gear.
$120.00 with personal gear.
*leash and PFD required

GROUP TOURS / 2 Hours

$65.00 Includes board and gear
$45.00 with own gear.
*leash and PFD required
Minimum 3 maximum 6 people

DUO TOUR:
$85.00 per person. Includes board and gear.
$65.00 with personal gear.
*leash and PFD required

PRIVATE TOUR:
$140.00 Includes board and gear.
$120.00 with personal gear.
*leash and PFD required

*$10.00 Parking fee when paddling with personal gear and Paddles. Geordie Harrower is a Paddle Canada Certified SUP Instructor. In Basic Skills and Flatwater Touring. All lessons and tours insured with Paddle Canada.

*10% discount for 60 plus and students. Some History:

As an adventure kayaker in my youth, a sailor who has explored many areas of our of our coast, and now an avid Stand-Up Paddle Board enthusiast, I thought it was a good time to provide a service that would help those interested in trying Stand-up Paddle Boarding and to get out on the water and learn some basic skills. In the spring of 2016 a became a Registered Basic and Advanced Stand-Up Paddle Board Instructor with Paddle Canada. I had the privilege of taking this course with Norm Hann of Norm Hann Expeditions. Along with over 45 years experience of being on the water in many capacities, I have acquired other certifications along the way. These are:

-Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
-Marine Emergency Duties (MED-3)
-Marine First Aid
-Restricted Operators Certificate (Marine Radio)
-Canadian Power Squadron
-Basic Boating
-Piloting
-Weather

I really enjoy being out on the water and sharing experiences with this awesome sport. Feel free to contact me for more info. Cheers, Geordie

Geordie Harrower
Cel: 604-885-8204
e-mail: [email protected]

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Came across this rambunctious bunch on our paddle up the Inlet this morning.

Taking advantage of the amazing morning out front of Roberts Creek/Port Stalashan.
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Taking advantage of the amazing morning out front of Roberts Creek/Port Stalashan.


Nice calm morning in Sechelt Inlet for a run out to Carlson Point.
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Nice calm morning in Sechelt Inlet for a run out to Carlson Point.

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An older drone clip my friend Kerith took a few years ago when I was out for a morning paddle with a new inflatable. Fun...
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An older drone clip my friend Kerith took a few years ago when I was out for a morning paddle with a new inflatable. Fun little edit.

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Crazy calm up Sechelt Inlet yesterday.
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Today 7:30 -10:30 . Glass!

New kid in town .Weatherhood. One more tool in the tool box that looks promising.
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Get weather updates at the neighbourhood level.

Early mornings have been key lately for consistent paddles here. Nice swimming too. ;)
07/23/2023

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Not a lot of room left at the Inn. Numbers have increased dramatically in the last two weeks. Last picture is March 13th...
03/28/2023

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(so is au de sea lion )

Howe Sound Morning Sup.
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Howe Sound Morning Sup.

Winter paddling can be pretty special many ways if you plan right and dress for the occasion. Lots to take in last...
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Lots to take in last Thursday Feb.16, 2023.

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Came across this rambunctious bunch on our paddle up the Inlet this morning.

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Happy World Oceans Day!! (hey where did everybody go??) *Hit HD button on wheel at bottom

First good snowfall on the local mountains.
First good snowfall on the local mountains.

Nice to get out of the forest and on to the ocean prairie to check out the snowline here on the Sunshine Coast. Any locals paddling in the off season here and what is your choice of immersion gear? Favourite location to paddle?

Morning SUP to White Islets
Morning SUP to White Islets

Giving local traffic the right of way on our paddle out to the White Islets this a.m.

Some pretty sweet water up Sechelt Inlet yesterday. For those eager to get out paddling, I would highly recommend Sechelt Inlet for getting your sea legs back if its a bit to rough out front. Still wearing immersion gear even when its warmer out. Clip is a slow entrance into The Aquarium". I learned long ago if you enter on a normal paddle speed you may startle wild life that will bolt real fast .Nothing special today except the sweet calls of morning birds ( and a guys heavy breathing) 😒 This is a comfortable 1/2 hour or so paddle north of Tuwanek/Lamb Bay in calm conditions for a confident beginner/Intermediate. As always, attention to wind picking up here is paramount.

A lot more visitors of a different type here on the Coast.
A lot more visitors of a different type here on the Coast.

I am amazed at the number of sea lions that have appeared on the Coast just in the past week or two and are cruising the shoreline. Must have seen about a dozen groups.Had to divert a few times to get back to the Creek from Chapman Creek.My experience over the years is that some veer off , others hold there ground and still others can be more than curious.One thing for sure is they are fascinating and definitely unpredictable.We really like to give them space and the right of way . Sometimes it’s not so easy. This gang appeared very quickly this a.m.and was quite vocal.

Salish Sea Fall Flat Water Tour.
Salish Sea Fall Flat Water Tour.

Fall SUPing is an amazing time to be on the water. The marine traffic slows down and there just seems to be a more comfortable vibe on the water. This mornings tour had its quiet time, abundance of marine birds, a visit by a few harbour porpoises and of course, these guys are always amazing to watch...from a distance. Dress for the weather and the rewards are many. (sound up)

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As an adventure kayaker in my youth, a sailor who has explored many areas of our coast, and now an avid Stand-Up Paddle Board enthusiast, I thought the timing was right to offer a service that would help those interested in trying Stand-up Paddle Boarding, to get out on the water and learn some basic skills. In the spring of 2016 a became a Certified Basic and Advanced Stand-Up Paddle Board Instructor with Paddle Canada. I had the privilege of taking this course with Norm Hann of Norm Hann Expeditions.

Along with over 45 years experience of being on the water in many capacities, I have acquired other certifications along the way.

These are: -Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) -Marine Emergency Duties (MED-3) -Marine First Aid -Restricted Operators Certificate (Marine Radio) -Canadian Power Squadron -Basic Boating -Piloting -Weather. With "Intro to Stand-up Paddle Boarding" we focus on basic stand-up paddle boarding skills. We take about 15-20 minutes on land, discussing the sport and the gear.

Topics are: -Types of Stand up Paddleboards,. -PFD's, -Clothing -Safety, -Paddles -Paddling strokes -Entering and exiting the water. -How to get on, -Standing up, -Falling off safely -Weather and sea conditions. -Having Fun! After this period we get on the water and practice some basic skills for approximately an hour and a half. Those who are comfortable, can paddle on their own for the last half hour or so in close proximity and I will spend time with those who may need more assistance. If you need to rent gear, I can provide you with various options to get you set up. If you have gear, have paddled a bit, and would like some instruction ,we can set that up.

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