Paddle Canada Manuals

Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Stream

Learn about the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Stream designed to build confidence, safety, and technique for paddlers of all backgrounds.

Discipline: Stand Up Paddleboarding Stream: Instructor Development
Please Note

This is just a summary page of the instructor stream. Learn more about the full program.

Warning

It is strongly recommended that all participants and instructors use a leash when paddling in flatwater and coastal environments. Use of a leash in river environments is at the paddler’s discretion and dependent upon the threat of entanglement.

Published: March 20, 2011 Last updated: May 13, 2026