Ocean Academy SUP Training Club- December – Hano Hano Prep (Part 1)

December Ocean Academy SUP Training Club – Hanohano Prep (Part 1)

The Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge is coming up on Saturday, January 24th — and we’ve already been training hard for the Winter Series races. This month, we’re keeping the momentum rolling as we continue building toward our ultimate peak for Hanohano. Ocean Academy’s SUP Training Club will sharpen your race strategy, conditioning, technique, and confidence heading into one of SoCal’s most iconic winter events.

Although the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge is held inside Mission Bay’s flatwater, we’ll continue to incorporate essential ocean technique and open-water skill work throughout December. However, our primary focus this month will be preparing for the 5.5mile Hanohano course and the specific demands of flatwater racing within Mission Bay.

Whether your goal is to elevate your technique, improve race readiness, or maintain high-level fitness through the holiday season, this December Training Club gives you the structure, coaching, and community you need to keep progressing.

Training Club Dates – December Edition

Saturdays:

• December 13th

• December 20th

• December 27th

Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor, CA (field trips to alternate locations possible)
Rain or shine (unless lightning or gale-force winds)

Part 2 of Hanohano Prep continues in January as we work toward our ultimate Winter Race Series peak for Hanohano race day.

What You’ll Learn

Each session blends a focused technical theme with interval-style training to build fitness, efficiency, and race-day confidence. December’s training will concentrate on:

• Flatwater race efficiency for the Mission Bay course

• Stroke refinement for sustained speed over 5.5 miles

• Race starts, buoy turns, and finishes

• Drafting & pacing strategies for crowded, fast fields

• Continued open-ocean skill development to maintain versatility

• Reading conditions: tide, wind, and morning bay chop

You’ll learn how to translate technique into speed, manage conditions, and execute a smart, resilient race plan tailored specifically for Hanohano.

Beyond the Group Sessions

In addition to the three in-person training sessions, you’ll receive a structured supplemental training program including paddling, strength, core, and cardio workouts. These periodized workouts align with the SoCal Winter Series calendar and can be completed solo or with fellow club members.

Requirements & Recommendations

• Racing boards only (12’6” or 14’)

• PFDs & leashes required

• Must be able to paddle at least 5 miles in ~90 minutes

• Arrive early — workouts begin promptly

• Open-ocean paddling included in select sessions

• No refunds for inclement weather

• No refunds after November 29th, 2025

• Come ready to train hard, learn, gain experience, and build confidence!

Participants

Limited to 24 paddlers to ensure high-quality coaching and attention.

👉 If you’re committed to building toward your strongest performance at the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge, join us for Ocean Academy’s December SUP Training Club (Part 1).