Paddling Programs
Weekly Practicing Teams and Programs
Paddling Private Lessons
Do individual training sessions with Southeast Paddle Sports coaches. These sessions can help with specific aspects of the stroke that need to be improved upon.
The Youth Paddling Program at Southeast Paddle Sports is to provide a pathway for the next generation of paddlers to compete in Regional, National, and International competitions.
Premier Youth Team
Masters Paddling Team
The Masters Paddling Team at Southeast Paddle Sports provides adult surfski, outrigger, and SUP athletes with a structured, technique‑driven program designed to build speed, endurance, and competitive readiness. This program is for K1, surfski, outrigger canoe, and paddleboard paddlers looking to elevate their skills and compete at Regional, National, and International levels.
Southeast Paddle Sports Dragon Boat Team
The Southeast Paddle Sports Dragon Boat Team has a goal to take regional paddlers to national and international competitions. Paddlers will be selected to race in these competitions for specific divisions.
Monthly Practicing or Online Programs
Personal Training Program
Develop a training plan specifically for your goals in paddling. Athletes will work with Southeast Paddle Sports coaches to find what you need to do as an individual.
Sprint K1 Team
This program is designed for paddlers that are targeting the ACA Sprint National Championships. This usually takes place at the beginning of August. The race distances are 5km, 1000m, 500m, and 200m. This program has secondary goals for the local SEP Series races.
Marathon Program
Most paddlers on this training program are competing at the ICF Masters Marathon World Championships. This is raced in the Olympic-style canoes and kayaks. The race distance is usually between 15 and 20km for masters, and it is usually between 25 and 30km for open age paddlers. This program has secondary goals of preparing for the ACA Sprint National Championships and Chattajack.
Paddle Sports Training Program
The Paddle Sports Program is for surfski, outrigger canoe, and paddleboard athletes. This is for beginner and intermediate paddlers looking to develop their paddling skills. This program targets SEP Series races that are held throughout the year.
Dragon Boat National Team Program
Using the OC1, this program develops the paddler’s abilities in the dragon boat. This includes training for racing and National Team Trials.
MedTech Dragon Boat Team
This team practices dragon boat several times a month. This team prepares for local races like the Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge and the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.
Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Training
Support practices for dragon boat teams racing at the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.
PTC Dragons (Peachtree City)
This team practices dragon boat several times a month. This team prepares for local races like the Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge and the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.