Sean Rice: Paddlelife coach

the event will take place on October 2022

Surfski Workshop with Sean Rice

Join Sean Rice, Multiple World Champion for an unforgettable learning and paddling experience. Drawing on more than 12 years of international race experience across sprint, marathon, surf lifesaving and Surfski racing, Sean has coached thousands of paddlers across the world. Each lesson is personalised to make sure that you paddle away confidently and with a whole new field of knowledge!

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Paddlers of ALL abilities are encouraged to join. The weekend consists of two separate workshop days to cater to all abilities. Each group is limited to just 10 paddlers to ensure that everyone gets one-on-one experience and attention. If you're unsure of your ability, just let us know, and we can help guide your decision. Each workshop consists of some land-based theory and practice, but the day is primarily water-based, as that's where the fun and learning experience is best!

One-on-one and small groups

For the ultimate personalised coaching experience, Sean Rice offers private lessons. Each lesson is tailored to your goals and objectives. Paddlers will leave each lesson with a personalised and very clear understanding of next steps to continued improvement. Each attendee will also receive a video post session and a free one month subscription to my online coaching service.

Group Workshop

Two separate workshops to cater to all abilities Beginner (Fri) and Advanced (Sat). Each workshop consists of 30-40min land-based theory, with the rest of the lesson water-based practice, as that's where the fun and learning experience is best! Each group is limited to just 10 paddlers to ensure that each person gets a personalised coaching experience and are able to leave with a clear understanding of steps and actions needed to keep improving.

Beginner session

If you're new to paddling or surfski and looking for a comprehensive understanding of all things ocean paddling, then this is the day for you. We will cover a wide range of topics that will leave you confident and experienced in all of the fundamental skills needed to paddle on open water. Parts of the session: Boat, paddle & equipment setup, forward stroke technique overview and practice, easy remounting of your ski in all conditions, stability drills and boat control techniques, introduction to run riding and open water paddling skills, safety on the water with delf rescue focus, training tips and information.

Advanced session

This workshop is best suited for intermediate to advanced level paddlers. Learning will centre around performance paddling (incl. stroke technique and race strategy), downwind paddling, and surf zone skills. All content is aimed at improving your open water paddling experience and confidence. If you want to take your paddling to the next level, this is the day for you! Parts of the session: optimising your equipment setup, advanced paddle stroke technique, advanced run riding and surf skills, stability drills, techniques, boat handling skills, training tips and information, racing techniques and skills (wash riding in open water), pre- and post-race preparation, safety on the water.