A L L E V E N T S

Saturday, May 25 | 8:30 - 11 AM

In this 2.5 hour clinic, Candice Appleby will go over skills and strategies to help you perform on race day for this years 5 Mile Santa Monica Pier Paddle Race. You will learn about course management for the varies conditions that may appear on race day from a World Champions SUP racer who has won this race more times than any other athlete. Candice will go teach various drills to help you in the rough open ocean waters, as well as strategy for navigating the surf line safely. During this clinic you will be put through a short interval workout to aid in your conditioning for race day. Proper training and nutrition for race day will also be discussed in the classroom discussion. All work will be done in the flat water of Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey, but with the open ocean in mind. Class room discussions will happen prior to water time. Come prepared to learn valuable information, take some notes, and be ready to work hard on the water. It’s going to be fun! Even if you don’t plan to race in this years Pier 360 event, but want to learn more about how to prepare for a paddleboard race, this clinic is for you! All participants will receive an Ocean Academy goodie bag valued at over $50 including; T-shirt, hat, hydration supplements, and other goodies.

Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are renting a board.