Train Smarter, Not Harder Clinics
outrigger CANOE AND DRAGON BOAT Group Clinics
Looking to improve your paddling technique? Or improve your performance in your outrigger canoe or dragon boat? Want to learn to train smarter, not harder?
Puakea paddling clinics are a combination of dry-land and on-water work that will cover the key bio-mechanics to set you up for successful and injury free paddling, including a detailed analysis and correction of all aspects of your paddling stroke.
Cost:
Clinics with Johnny Puakea (very limited availability): $125 - $250 per person*
Clinics with a Puakea Accredited Coach: Prices vary depending on the coach.
*If a coach has to travel for one or more clinics, there may be additional travel costs associated with price.
*Costs vary slightly depending on logistics, the coach’s experience and availability.
what is included in each clinic:
Stroke Mechanics: New facts vs. old theories
Teamwork and the importance of synergy in the canoe, how to think and have both
Training methods and styles for long-term goals
How to make the best of your equipment
Basic nutrition and exercises to improve performance
On land and on water paddling coaching where you get to choose the focus. Choose between team OC6, team dragon boat or group OC1 training.
Each clinic should be around 4-5 hours depending on number of people. 12-18 people makes for a great OC6 clinic. 10 or 20 people makes for a great dragon boat clinic. 6-12 people makes for a great OC1 clinic. Anything above these numbers will result in longer clinic time and less time/attention spent with each paddler.
important notes on what to expect for all clinics:
We will begin on land with a general overview and base for the techniques, key fundamentals and training methods.
With detailed video analysis from the on water session, you will receive an individual stroke prescription for you to take home and work on.
Access to a launch, chase boat, dock or open beach is necessary to get video of each boat/canoe/paddler and to offer some general on water coaching.
An area to review video after the on water session with each paddler is preferable. We work with what each club/facility has to offer. Whether it is a small tent with a table and chairs on the beach, a clubhouse or a local cafe in your marina, we make it work!
If you are hosting a Puakea clinic, it is beneficial to have boats or canoes ready to paddle before clinic start time as to not take time away from paddlers during clinic. It would also be very beneficial to collect payment before hand (if possible) as this can take away valuable time at the start of the clinic.
Remind participating paddlers to bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, snacks, water and a change of clothes for after the on water session. Be ready to paddle!