Primarily SUP
Adventure and Active Lifestyle
Health, Fitness or Performance, Training
What
4-5 day camps or 1-2 day clinics
Where
Punta Leona, Jaco, Costa Rica
(2 hours from San Jose Airport in Puntarenas Province)
Who
All paddle levels from new and beginner paddlers, intermediate, to elite athletes
No prior SUP experience necessary.
Why might I attend? Who are the Camps for?
Open to All paddle levels. Beginner and new paddlers all the way to elite level paddlers.
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Build confidence, learn new skills, master and progress current skills, train and prepare for upcoming race or competitive season, connect and build community, social support, experienced coaches and athletes.
Sample Day
5:30 am intentions, Pre-surf coffee, hydrate
6 am morning sup session
10 am brunch
11 am personal time - relax, nap, socialize
1 pm land-drills, training, mobility, breathework, wellness/nutrition talk
4 pm sunset sup session
5:30 sunset and dinner
7 pm evening recap and downtime activity
Includes:
A week of paddling, training, learning and connecting
Coaching with elite SUP coaches and athletes
Train and prepare for ICF SUP Worlds in Sarasota, Florida
Race strategy and course overview; paddle in the same local waters and conditions you will race in
Clinic and workshop style coaching both on and off the water
Hone in on your SUP technique, paddle stroke and drills
Training for distance, sprint, and technical racing
Race specific skill practice including starts, technical skills, turns, drafting, etc
Video analysis of your paddle stroke and skills
1-1 session with one of our coaches
Nutrition, nourishment, cooking session
On-land training
Recovery practices, optional
Connect with other like-minded paddlers
Educational Clinics During the Week
SUP stroke drills
Technical skills, footwork and turns
Training and recovery practices on land
Wellness, mindset, breathwork, and lifestyle
Nutrition, nourishment, and food prep
Race specific skills including starts, technical skills, turns, and drafting
Video analysis of your paddle stroke and skills
1-1 session with your coach, Rachel (optional, additional cost)
Tentative Week Agenda*
*subject to change
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Monday
Welcome, meet and greet, set intentions and goals for the week
Get on the water, establish starting point
Nourishment, fueling and hydration seminar
Community wrap up
Tuesday
Morning and Afternoon SUP sessions on and off water - paddle stroke, technique and drills
Video analysis
Land based training and mobility clinic
Team building activity
Wednesday
Morning SUP session - sprinting, starts
Wellness, mindset, breathwork, and lifestyle clinic
Afternoon SUP session - technical, beach, turns
Evening community dinner gathering
Thursday
Morning SUP session - race day strategy, race courses and practice
Recovery clinic
Afternoon SUP session - drafting, adjusting paddling in different conditions
Friday
SUP sessions TBA
Optional - 1-1 coaching with suggested paddle training, workouts, nutrition practices
Wrap up community brunch
Saturday
RACE DAY Technical and Sprint Race in Playa Garza, Nosara
What's Included:
On Water SUP: Daily Guided Group Sessions, Coaching, Instruction, Fitness and Yoga, Drills and Skills
On Land: SUP Drills and Complimentary Cross Training including mobility, strength training, recovery practices
Also: Nutrition and Wellness Clinics covering sleep, lifestyle, performance, and more
Boards and Equipment, unless you prefer to use your own
NOT Included:
Food, meals, beverages*
Room and Board Accommodations*
Transportation*
*options available upon request
**see below for details
Questions about What's Non-Inclusive?
Meals and Beverages?
Though food and beverage are not included in our camps we do provide some water, electrolyte and hydration beverages will be provided
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Need accommodations?
We’re happy to set you up at our local spot for an additional charge
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Transportation?
Transportation is not directly included in your camp week, we do have a few options. First, we will provide time and location ahead of time of where we will be paddling each given day. You may choose to rent your own vehicle, use uber or taxi, or we can arrange to pick you up where you’re staying (additional fee), or meet and follow us to location.
Boards and Equipment​
We will provide boards, paddles, leashes, and any equipment. We have a decent selection of new NSP boards including all-around (for use in flatwater/ocean/surf) and race sups. Paddles are moderate weight adjustable.
If you prefer your own board and or paddle and want travel with or ship it down you are more than welcome. Hard boards are preferred. We do not recommend iSUPs for a number of the sessions we will be doing on the water.
FAQ
Payments and Plans:
Payment is due at time of registration
Payment plans are available (contact Rachel)
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How can I get my board there?
Though we do provide boards, paddlers often prefer their own equipment. We do have limited quantities of race boards therefore we keep our Camp group size small.
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Skill level?
What are the waters like we will be paddling in?
Mostly flatwater; no swell or surf/beach which is excellent for practicing skills, drills, stroke, turns, balance and coordination.
We will also spend some time (based on group skill level and goals) practicing in some small surf and beach breaks including beach starts, technical skills, turns, and more advanced work.
Cancellations:
Camp registration fees are refundable, minus initial deposit and service fees, up to 30 days prior to the event (deadline December 21st, 2024).
After that, 50% of your camp fees, minus service fees, are refundable up to 14 days prior to event.
Registration fees are non-refundable less than 14 days.
All service fees are non-refundable.
In the case of the camp being cancelled on my behalf, a full refund, minus service fees, will be issued.