PaddleLife is excited to announce that Sean Rice will be visiting Florida!
PaddleLife has planned a whole weekend of surfski fun with World Champion Sean Rice, and we invite you to join us! So, block off the 28th and 29th February 2020 in your diaries and don't miss out!
The schedule for the weekend:
Saturday 29th February 2020: PaddleLife Workshop - Beginner & Intermediate paddlers
Time: 9am-2pm
This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers and will be held in mostly flat water. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you might need to know about surfski paddling as a newbie. Sean will iron out any mistakes that you are making and help to make any corrections before any bad habits stick! This workshop is also the perfect opportunity for paddlers from other disciplines (Sea kayak, kayak, SUP, etc.) to try surfski, and learn from the best right from the start! The workshop consists of some land based theory, but the majority of the learning is done on the water (we are all about practical and take home experience). Sean will allow time for individual feedback to each paddler and leave you with specific drills and techniques to take away and continue your improvement. If you don't yet have a surfski or paddles to use, then let us know as we have some gear available to borrow (first come first served). ALL paddlers are welcome no matter your experience! Even experienced paddlers will benefit from this session. It's never too early or late to get the fundimentals right or if you've ever wanted just to try the sport or if you're just needed some extra help to getting it right, then sign up now!!
NO experience = NO problem!
Topics covered in the workshop:
- Optimizing your equipment set up (boats, paddles etc.)
- Simplify and correct your paddle stroke technique with individual feedback and recommendations to improve
- Maximising power efficiency on the water with specialized drills and practice
- Stability drills and techniques
- General tips and advice for building fitness on the water
- Safety on the water (remounts etc.)
- Advice on how to take your paddling to the NEXT LEVEL!
Sunday, 1st March 2020: SURFSKI EXPERT Workshop - Intermediate & Advanced paddlers
Time: 9am-2pm
Join Sean Rice the 2017 Molokai World Champion and 2019 ICF Surfski World Champion for an action-packed day of learning and fun! The focus of this workshop is paddling on open water and downwind skills, as well as training tips and race preparation. The day will begin with analysis and review of each paddler and their stroke while on a kayak erg. This will leave every paddler with video footage of how they look while paddling along with the respective feedback and corrections from Sean. This lesson consists of both land and water based coaching with a strong focus on getting each paddler to master the theory in practice.
This workshop will be suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Part of the day will be spent on flat water and some on rougher/open ocean.
Topics covered in the SURFSKI EXPERT workshop:
- Individual VIDEO analysis of paddle stroke technique and one to one feedback
- Stability and boat handling skills and techniques
- Downwind paddling technique
- Open water self-rescue (dealing with broken paddles, rudder lines etc)
- Open water group rescue and recovery
- Surf-riding skills at a beach
- Surfski entry techniques from a beach
- Paddling specific relaxation and stretching exercises
- Training tips and program building
- What does it take to win Molokai and to be a World Champion
We are proud to donate $15 from all registration fees to the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation - Please find out more about this great innitiative here https://thedrcf.org
In addition to the workshops, we are excited to invite you to a relaxed dinner on Saturday evening at a nearby restaurant. We encourage paddlers to join Sean for both days for the ultimate coaching experience! More info on this to follow once we have all our registrations.
All workshops are conducted by the international surfski champion, Sean Rice. Sean is an extremely experienced surfski coach and conducts his workshops in a friendly and relaxed manner. Lessons are interactive and personal with a strong focus of making sure that you leave with a thorough understanding of what needs to be done to continue improving. Where possible, all drills and skills are taught on the water, where it counts! Each paddler will come away with a whole new field of surfski knowledge and will experience an unforgettable day on the water with one of the best in the sport.
PaddleLife prides itself on offering the highest-quality learning experience. All workshops are limited to a small group of 12 participants to ensure everyone gets one-on-one experience. Each workshop is adjusted accordingly to suit the level and speed of the group.
After both workshops, there will time for more "surfski chat". We can cover any topic you like and encourage questions!
A big thank you to JC Malick and all the local paddlers for inviting us to join you!
We hope to see you there!! Please feel free to pop us an email if you have any questions!! (info@yourpaddlelife.com)
Please note:
Safety - all safety equipment is required: a PFD and a leg leash is compulsory
Please bring your own surfski and paddle (If you do not have these, please contact us and we will see what we can do!)
If you have any questions regarding anything to do with the above workshop or just anything to do with surfski paddling - contact Sean directly on:info@yourpaddlelife.com
