Join South Island SUP and Mer Tales Ocean Journeys for our…

third Red Paddle Co Ride Out – Spring 2024 Edition

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with a diversity of Stand Up Paddleboard lake and ocean experiences on southern Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada.

WHY: Endless SUP fun from the South Island SUP Challenge to Paddling Clinics to All Day Demos with Red Paddle Co to Draw Prizes to Sunday’s Ocean Adventure Tour and more Draw Prizes! Explore diverse coastlines on Sunday’s tour with chances to see whales, seals, sea lions and more.

WHEN: Saturday April 13, 2024 (10am to 4pm) and Sunday April 14, 2024 (10am to 1pm).

WHERE: Thetis Lake Main Beach (Saturday) and TBD (Sunday) (Ocean Adventure Tour location will be announced closer to the date and will be based on weather forecasts).

WHO: Anyone with a sense of adventure! All skill levels welcome to participate in the South Island SUP Challenge and Paddling Clinics – from first time to beginner to pro.

The Sunday tour will be an easy pace and suitable for all skills levels Recreational+. You should have some SUP experience and be able to paddle at an average of 2-3km/hr with light wind. All our tours are guided by Paddle Canada Accredited Instructors with extensive ocean SUP experience.

COST: Full Weekend $125 | Saturday $10-$25 per activity or $70 Full Day | Sunday $90. Red Paddle Co board, paddle, PFD, safety gear and dry bags included each day (or bring your own board). Drysuit/wetsuit with booties/gloves can be added for $35/day. Food, travel, accommodation not included.

TRAVEL: Travel time between downtown Victoria and Thetis Lake is approximately 20-30 minutes one way. Travel time for Sunday’s tour will be less than 45 minutes one way from downtown Victoria. We will help arrange carpooling for those interested.

We have great DRAW PRIZES from Red Paddle Co Blackfish Paddles Vaikobi Coastline Surf Move Adaptive Fitness and Rehabilitation Society of BC South Island SUP and Mer Tales Ocean Journeys

One lucky person is going to win a carbon paddle for the weekend grand prize!

Weekend Line Up

Saturday April 13 – Thetis Lake Main Beach

10am to 12pm South Island SUP Challenge – 1 or 3km distance and 1km technical challenges + super fun team relay

12pm to 1pm Lunch + First Round Draw Prizes

1pm to 4pm Paddling Clinics – learn to SUP, paddling efficiency, paddle for health and wellness, adaptive paddling with Move, rescues level 1 and 2 plus pivot turns; starting on the hour, 30-45 minutes each

Clinic Name	Skill Level
1pm Learn to SUP	Beginner
1pm Accessible Paddling	Beginner
2pm Learn to SUP	Beginner
2pm Paddling Efficiency	Recreational to Intermdiate
2pm Accessible Paddling	Beginner
3pm Rescues	Recreational to Advanced
3pm Rescues	Recreational to Advanced

All Day Demos with Red Paddle Co

Sponsor Tents – including massage therapy by Revel Health, Red Paddle Co, Blackfish Paddles, Coastline Surf, and Move Adaptive Fitness and Rehabilitation Society of BC

4pm Wrap Up + Second Round Draw Prizes