OC1 Technical Tune-Up Clinic with Candice Appleby & Grace Hardy – Sept 20th, Sunday

OC1 Technical Tune-Up Clinic with Candice Appleby & Grace Hardy

Sunday, September 20th | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Dana Point, CA
$125 per paddler | Limited to 18 paddlers

OC1 season is right around the corner! Before Ocean Academy’s OC1 Training Club gets underway, join coaches Candice Appleby and Grace Hardy for a hands-on OC1 Technical Tune-Up Clinic designed to help you get back into your canoe with better technique, confidence, and control.

Whether you’re a newer OC1 paddler, just coming off your first novice OC6 season, or an experienced paddler looking to check back in with your fundamentals before small-boat season, this clinic is an opportunity to slow things down, fine-tune your technique, and build a stronger connection with your canoe.

We’ll break down the OC1 stroke from the ground up, focusing on proper body mechanics, power application, efficiency, and glide. Candice and Grace will help paddlers identify common technique mistakes and better understand how small adjustments in posture, rotation, timing, and connection can make a big difference in both speed and efficiency.

But paddling an OC1 well is about more than just the stroke. We’ll also spend time developing stability, bracing, and boat-handling skills to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your canoe.

What We’ll Cover

• OC1 stroke technique and body mechanics
• Posture, rotation, reach, catch, power, and release
• Creating better connection and efficiency through the stroke
• Finding and maintaining glide
• Stability and balance drills
• Proper bracing technique
• Developing confidence and comfort in your canoe
• Boat handling and general OC1 care
• How to safely carry and handle your canoe
• Proper rigging and ama setup
• Seat positioning and paddler setup
• Common OC1 mistakes and how to correct them

Who Is This Clinic For?

This clinic is great for:

• Beginning and developing OC1 paddlers
• Paddlers coming off their first novice OC6 season who want to transition into OC1
• OC6 paddlers looking to improve their individual technique in a small boat
• Experienced OC1 paddlers who want a technical tune-up before the season
• Anyone looking to become more comfortable, efficient, and confident in their canoe

Small-boat paddling is one of the best ways to develop your individual stroke, feel for the water, and overall paddling ability. This clinic will give you the technical foundation and practical skills to head into OC1 season with greater confidence and purpose.

Clinic Details

Date: Sunday, September 20th
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Dana Point, California
Cost: $125 per paddler
Capacity: Limited to 18 paddlers
Equipment: Bring your own OC1, paddle, PFD, and leash.

Please arrive early to allow plenty of time for parking, unloading, and canoe rigging. The clinic will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

Come tune up your technique, reconnect with your canoe, and get ready for OC1 season with Candice Appleby, Grace Hardy, and Ocean Academy!