Paddling Programs
About the 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe Program
Using the OC1, this program develops the paddler’s abilities in the dragon boat. This includes training for racing and National Team Trials. Southeast Paddle Sports also does dragon boat and outrigger canoe races throughout the year.
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.