SUP Training Club- October (3rd, 24th, 31st)

October Ocean Academy SUP Training Club

October training is all about sharpening race fitness, fine-tuning technical skills, and preparing for the Green Buoy Battle on November 14th.

Our first session will serve as a final tune-up for the Dana Point Harbor Hoot. From there, our primary focus will shift toward Green Buoy Battle preparation while continuing to build fitness for other upcoming fall and winter races, including the Off the Couch Race.

We have three in-person Saturday sessions this month. Training will include a mix of harbor-based race work and open-ocean paddling, allowing athletes to prepare for the different conditions, distances, and course formats they may encounter throughout the racing season.

October training will continue developing speed, endurance, efficiency, race strategy, and the ability to execute under pressure.

Training Club Dates – October Edition

Saturdays:

• October 3rd, 24th & 31st
• Time: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Location: Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor, CA
(Field trips to alternate locations possible)

Rain or shine unless there is lightning or gale-force wind.

What You’ll Focus On

Each session combines technical skill development with structured interval training designed to improve race-day fitness, confidence, and execution.

October will emphasize:

• Final preparation for the Dana Point Harbor Hoot
• Focused training for the Green Buoy Battle
• Preparation for the Off the Couch Race and other winter series events
• Explosive race starts and acceleration
• Sustaining speed and power under fatigue
• Race pacing and energy management
• Drafting, passing, and positioning
• Buoy turns and technical race skills
• Open-ocean efficiency and handling changing conditions
• Race strategy and adapting to different course formats
• Finishing speed and racing strong all the way through the line

The goal is to turn your fitness and technique into confident, race-ready execution when it matters most.

Beyond the Group Sessions

In addition to the three in-person sessions, athletes will receive a structured supplemental training plan that includes paddling workouts, strength, core, and cardio programming.

These periodized workouts are designed to complement our group sessions and prepare athletes for the Green Buoy Battle and the upcoming winter racing season. Workouts may be completed independently or alongside fellow club members.

Requirements & Recommendations

• Racing boards only (12’6” or 14’)
• PFDs and leashes required
• Ability to paddle at least five miles in approximately 90 minutes
• Arrive early—sessions begin promptly
• Open-ocean paddling included in select sessions
• Field trips to alternate locations may be included
• No refunds for inclement weather
• No refunds after October 3rd, 2026

Participants

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