Surfing Paddling Technique Level 1 – Paddling Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention
In the Level 1 program, surfers learn an eight step checklist to catch more waves with less effort. Paddling accounts for over 85% of the active time in the water for surfers. Of this, regular paddling (paddling out and paddling around) accounts for over 90% of this. By simply making more efficient and effective movement, surfers save energy that can be used for the other type of paddling – catching a wave. In Level 2, surfers learn about effective sprint technique, but first they build a strong foundation in Level 1.
What’s Included:
- Measurement and Analysis of your baseline paddling stroke.
- Efficient and Effective Paddling Technique Coaching and Training Sessions in our Custom Pool, Flatwater lagoon, and the Ocean (depending on the program format – see below).
- Customized Paddling Drills and Applied Practice Sessions
- Muscle Memory Retention System guided practice
- Recordings of Paddling Stroke Analysis with Individual Commentary.
- Practice assignments for continued improvement.
- Access to the Surfing Paddling Academy Online course

Level 1 – Program Comparison
Surfing Paddling Technique Level 1 Dates and Programs 2020:
Choose from any of the following programs:
Private 1-on-1 Surfing Paddling Technique Level 1 Workshop – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention (learn more)
3.5 hours OR two 1.5 hour sessions
Year-round
Bel Marin Keys, CA
$395
Virtual 1-on-1 Surfing Paddling Technique Level 1 Workshop – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention (learn more)
2 Virtual Meetings (1.5 hr each) + 2 Video Analyses
Year-round
Virtual Meeting Place (Zoom)
$289
Online Surfing Paddling Academy Level 1 – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention (learn more)
Monthly or Annual Access
Year-round
Online
Level 1 Surfing Paddling Technique Weekend – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention
2 days
January 11-12, optional surf on 13th
Bel Marin Keys, CA
$695
Level 1 Surfing Paddling Technique Weekend – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention
2 days
May 16-17, optional surf on 18th
Bel Marin Keys, CA
$695
Elite Surf Progression Summit – Paddling Seminar and Workshops (learn more – coming soon)
2.5 days
September 11-13
Del Mar, CA
TBD
Coming Soon
Level 1 Surfing Paddling Technique Weekend – Efficiency, Speed, Injury Prevention
2 days
November 14-15, optional surf on 16th
Bel Marin Keys, CA
$695
Private Level 1 Workshop, Coaching Day, or Mastery Weekend
Custom
Created around your schedule
Bel Marin Keys, CA