Clinics
We are proud to host some of the world’s best paddling athletes and offer clinics in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
DanNy Ching
4x returning Champ
Racing Strategy Clinic
* Thursday, April 28th 8:00am-10:00am
OR Friday, April 29th 8:00am-10:00am
For those paddlers interested in learning and practicing their paddle skills, then the race strategy clinic is for you. In this portion of the Clinic, Danny will break down a number of important paddling/racing skills. These skills include strategies and techniques for paddling in rougher waters, turning in large or small crowds, drafting/wake riding other paddlers, and race starts. Each section of the clinic will be clearly defined. You, Danny and the group will discuss and practice the important aspects to each of these skills. Once your understanding is clear, you and the group will have the opportunity to practice each of these skills in a controlled environment. Danny will review the skills with you on the water, and have you apply certain drills to help you better understand each skill and develop it through practice.
Motivation & Technique
* Friday, April 29th, 9:00am-11:00am
Join 3 x Olympian and SUP Master World Champion to learn SUP coach for over 7 years from Canada.
Background comes from Sprint Canoe where Tommy coaches over 10years and now owns and coaches as head coach for The Lake SUP Gliders!
Ocean Racing Technique and strategies
* Friday, April 29th 8:30am-10:30am
Get ready for the exciting side of ocean racing with a focus on safety, and overall wave awareness using a race board.
Dan will focus on the skills needed for getting through the surf safely and returning to shore riding the wave, this includes techniques for paddling out through the waves, reading the surf zone, navigating buoys in the surf zone, board control, footwork, and managing a wipeout including quick recovery techniques. Dan will provide beach instruction, on-water demonstrations, as well as, individualized feedback and technique recommendations.
There is a very good chance that participants will be getting wet, submerged, and should be strong swimmers. Please come prepared to get the most out of this unique experience by wearing the appropriate gear.
Rough Water Racing
* Thursday, April 28th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
or Friday, April 29th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
This Whitewater SUP Pioneer knows a thing or two about dealing with fast-moving water. He will provide easy-to-remember terminology and techniques for advanced paddling and racing to help anyone paddle with more confidence in challenging rough water conditions affected by the wind, current, and boats. This will be reinforced by practicing several skills and drills for each technique to help develop muscle memory.
Additionally, Dan will provide some key tips and strategies for the specific 2022 racecourses tailored to the weather forecast and course conditions.
Each participant will get individualized feedback on their paddling technique and recommendations for improvement or modifications tailored to each person's style and physical abilities.
The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddle Racing
* Friday, April 29th, 11:30am-1:30pm
Want to have the best possible Carolina Cup race day? With 30 years of paddle racing experience from the seat of his kayak to his stand up paddleboard, Dan will give you specific details on what may be the best line choice and strategies for the Harbor Island and Money Island Courses.
The clinic will start on land to go over the pre-race strategy before moving into the water for an in-depth look into the forward paddling techniques for efficiency, and power along with water start strategies, turning techniques, and more.
Each participant will get individualized feedback on their paddling technique and recommendations for improvement or modifications tailored to each person's style and physical abilities.
Technique
*Thursday, April 28th, 2:00pm-4:00pm OR
Friday, April 29th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Connor will be going over paddle technique and the correct use of certain muscles groups to make your stroke more powerful and efficient. Along with the paddling technique, he will go over the different styles for long-distance and sprinting. Then to wrap up the 2-hour session he will break down his three-step buoy turn.
Forward stroke
Wednesday, April 27th, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
OR Thursday, April 28th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Breakdown of the stroke on and off water
Tips and technical explanation of the stroke on water
Demonstrations of the forward technique
Application of the stroke on water
Drills to help improve technique
Personal feedback on your stroke
Instant Video feedback
Q&A
Skills
* Thursday, April 28th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Skills to improve your performance during competition
Focus on Starts, Turns, Wash Riding, Paddling into different winds
Information on how to compete against others
How to choose your equipment for different races
How to plan out your race strategy
Mindset when racing
Q&A
Stroke
*Tuesday, April 26th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
In this 90-minute clinic, Candice Appleby will teach you proper stroke techniques and valuable drills to help improve your overall stroke and speed.
Workout
*Wednesday, April 27th, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
In this 90-minute session, Candice Appleby will put you through a fun tune-up workout to help get the blood flowing, work out any pre-race jitters and answer technical racing questions. This will be a ton of FUN! The actual paddle time will be approximately one hour.
Footwork
*Thursday, April 28th, 10:30am-12:00pm
In this 90-minute clinic, Candice Appleby will teach you how to get comfortable moving your feet on your board, along with valuable drills to help you continue improving your footwork and turns.
Andrew Surles
Paddle Stroke
Thursday, April 28th, 1:00pm- 4:00pm OR
Friday , April 29th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
2018 ICF Dragonboat World Champion and 2021 ACA Canoe/Kayak Masters National Champion Coach) will help develop athletes for all styles of paddling (OC1, SUP, Surfski). This will include how to gain strength, achieve power from your full body in the stroke, and video review with feedback. This is for any skill level of paddler.
The Carolina Cup Clinics
April 26th-May 1st, 2022
Private clinics 1 on 1 are available with many of the athletes leading up to the races.