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Georgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle Sports

Georgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle SportsGeorgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle SportsGeorgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle Sports

 Based in Georgetown, South Carolina. Serving Paddlers on-site and worldwide online. 

Georgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle Sports

Georgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle SportsGeorgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle SportsGeorgetown, South Carolina's Home for Paddle Sports

 Based in Georgetown, South Carolina. Serving Paddlers on-site and worldwide online. 

Find Your Starting Point

Online Community (PPF)

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Paddle Performance Framework — Online education that offers evidence-based mobility, nutrition, and sport psychology programs for paddlers worldwide. Train on your schedule.

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Training In-Person

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In-person strength, fitness, and sport psychology coaching with a certified specialist. 1,500+ athletes coached. Georgetown, SC.

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Need a shuttle, boat transport, or guided paddle trip on the Black River? We get you on the water — safely, on time, and with local expertise.

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Meet Your Coaches

Coach Annely Thorstad

Paddle Sports Performance Specialist & Sport Psychology PhD student. Lifelong competitive paddler from the Quetico-Boundary Waters area. Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Precision Nutrition Pro Coach, USDBF Level I & II Dragon Boat Coach, ACA Level II Trip Leader, and 1,500+ athletes coached.

Coach Greg Thorstad

Outdoor guide from the Kabetogama-Voyageur Park area. 3-term former President of the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club & Foundation. US Navy Search & Rescue swimmer and Masters swim coach with 30+ years of experience. Certified USDBF Level I Coach, Dragon Boat Canada Steers, Master Level Swim Coach.

Saturday June 20th, 2026

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

3657 Center Road, Georgetown, SC

Fundraiser Lunch by Boy Scout Troop 300 of Georgetown 11:00 am to 1:00 pm



















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Self-Directed USDBF Level 1 Community Coaching Certification

Unlock Your Full Potential with Boundary Waters Paddlesports

 

This self-directed online course fits easily into your busy schedule. On your time, with the support and guidance you need.  Inside, you’ll get: 


✅ Short, effective videos
     (just 15 -25 mins each!)
✅ Level 1 Coaching Guide
✅ Boat Balancing Spreadsheet
✅ Seating Chart
✅ RPE Handout and more!


Build confidence through competence…


If you’re ready to stop waiting for the “perfect time” to take a Dragon Boat Coaching Certification Course that you need then...


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Course Registration Fee: $200 USD (Continuous Access Portal & USDBF Coaching Certificate)


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Quality fitness, nutrition, and sports performance psychology is not just for the elite athlete. Whether a new paddler, a competitor, or returning to the sport we provide you with the coaching to help you live a more healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.  


Contact us and put our mental and physical strength training along with our nutrition programs to work for you through our online platform designed to meet your needs on and off water.

 

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We are dedicated to bringing health & wellness to paddlers through strength training, nutrition, comprehensive training plans and the cultivation of SISU,  a mindset that transforms barriers into possibilities.

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