OC1 Downwind Primer
Intermediate OC1 Workshop
This workshop is designed for intermediate OC1 women paddlers who want to learn how to get better at OC1 downwind paddling and surfing.
Next Available:
- November 23-24, 2024 Two days for Hawaii-based paddlers
- December 12-14, 2024 Three days for learning how to surf in Hawaii-sized waves!
Learn to be a Better OC1 Downwind Paddler
Downwind paddling requires more than just fitness– it requires specific surfing skills. During this workshop, Coach Anna will teach you these surfing skills and work with you as you practice them on flat water. You’ll progress to downwind runs* with Coach Anna, so you can practice, refine, and reinforce what you’ve learned.
After completing this workshop, you’ll be more prepared and effective when the wind and waves are in your favor. You’ll feel more balanced and comfortable catching waves, linking them together more smoothly, which will improve your speed and how much you enjoy paddling your OC1.
The OC1 Downwind Primer intermediate workshop could be for you if you…
- Keep up with others on flat water, but as soon as waves come along you fall behind because you have trouble catching bumps.
- Feel unstable and lean left on your ama to stay upright.
- Haven’t been able to figure out what you need to do to become a downwind paddler.
- Want your downwind paddling to reflect your OC1 fitness.
Are you ready for the OC1 Downwind Primer?
- Can you paddle your OC1 non-stop for nine miles?
- Are you able to recover from a huli in rough water and waves?
- Have you been on at least five** downwind runs on your OC1?
- Can you paddle nine miles twice daily for at least two days?
If you answered yes to all of the questions above, then you are ready for the OC1 Downwind Primer. Click Register Here to reserve your spot!
Not quite ready?
If you aren’t quite an intermediate downwinder, Coach Anna has several resources to help you get there.
- Precision Paddling is an OC1 Technique Program for all levels of OC1 paddlers. Accessible wherever you paddle.
- Learn how to Practice your surfing skills on flat water.
- Use this Training Plan for practicing your surfing skills on flat water.
*Each workshop will include up to two downwind (point-to-point) runs.
**This workshop is not for novice paddlers, you must have some experience with downwind paddling.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“Thank you again for an amazing experience! Totally exceeded my expectations. The clinic I did with you in Hawaii has helped me so much. I feel so much more confident. I hear your voice telling me to hunt for that next wave!” – BONNIE
“I’m not falling off the back of waves as much anymore. I’m also paddling WAY more on the right and feeling more solid by not leaning left. I am reading the water better and getting great glides the whole way!”- HEIDI
“I went out for my first time since the workshop with you. I wanted you to know that I have a new PR. I cut my time by 45 seconds. You rock chica, thank you so much! I have really made huge strides in my stroke due to what you taught me.” – HEATHER
“The weekend clinic gave me a boost of confidence to go out there and use my OC1 more. Practice the drills and get better! Thank you so much for having me.” – JACKIE