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OUTRIGGER, DRAGON BOAT, CANOE & KAYAK

Boundary Waters Storm Paddle Club

Love to be on the water? Come paddle with us and get out there just for fun or racing!


ANNUAL RATE:  $450 USD

Includes online Membership Community, group paddles, and on-water practices.


DROP IN & MONTHLY RATES: 

$15 USD Practice Drop-in Rate per Person

$45 USD Monthly

Join Boundary Waters Storm

Outrigger 101

Private Sessions Available

What to Bring?

All novice outrigger paddlers must complete the Outrigger 101 Classes before solo paddling. New OC paddlers are offered six 90-minute sessions for a package cost of $120.00 USD

What to Bring?

Private Sessions Available

What to Bring?

All equipment is supplied by Boundary Waters, however you are welcome to bring your own.

Be sure to wear water shoes, wicking clothing, and bring water - no metal bottles please.

Private Sessions Available

Private Sessions Available

Private Sessions Available

If you are interested in private coaching just reach out to us and we will work with you to get your sessions booked.

Private Lessons & Team Training

Annely Thorstad, Sport Performance Specialist

Individual Training


Personalized 2 hr. session that includes both on and off-water instruction. $60 / session per person.  


Team Training 


$50 per person for a 90-minute Zoom training session.

$65 per person for a 3-hr training session. (Includes both on and off water).


* Prices shown include any supplemental digital materials and do not include canoe rentals or IRS mileage rate for travel.


  

MISSION STATEMENT


We are an all-inclusive team, unified by our passion for paddle sports. 

We welcome everyone and provide education, skills training, and competitive opportunities grounded in science-backed methodologies. Camaraderie is at our core. 

We are dedicated to advancing our sport, the success of our teams, and one another by caring for and inspiring one another. We strive to be the best while having FUN! 

  

CORE VALUES


  • Passion
    • We give everything we have for the people and the sport we love.
    • We love what we do and why we do it.


  • Integrity
    • We act in a fair, ethical, and honest manner.


  • Excellence
    • We strive to perform at the highest level in all that we do.
    • We continuously improve and grow together.


  • Respect
    • We treat each other with fairness and kindness.


  • Innovation
    • We find creative solutions and embrace change, utilizing the latest research in sport performance.


  • Teamwork
    • We promote cooperation by sharing information and understanding each other’s       perspectives.
    • We demonstrate loyalty by working together to achieve our common goals and foster camaraderie by creating a welcoming experience for all athletes.

      

VISION STATEMENT


To foster a vibrant community of paddlers who support one another in their journey towards athletic excellence, while promoting health, wellness, and a lifelong passion for paddle sports. 


We envision a future where every member feels like family and is empowered to achieve their personal best through the application of cutting-edge sports sciences and performance psychology.

  

CODE OF CONDUCT


This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations set forth by Boundary Waters Paddlesports Coaching & Conditioning LLC for all Team Directors, Boundary Waters Storm Team Members, and Volunteers. It reflects our culture and serves as a guideline for performance and behavior in all organizational activities.


Expectations:


       1. Best Interests

  • All representatives shall execute their duties in the best interest of the organization, separating personal interests or those of specific groups.


        2. Confidentiality

  • All representatives shall maintain the confidentiality of internal       discussions and training plans.


       3. Positive Contributions

  • Contributions to discussions and decision-making shall be positive and constructive, and interactions in meetings and online community groups shall be courteous, respectful, and free of animosity.


       4. Team Loyalty

  • As members of various home teams, paddlers are not to paddle with Boundary Waters Storm at the same festival or race as their home team.


       5. Adherence to Values

  • All representatives and participants shall adhere to the principles outlined in our mission statements and respect our core values.


PURPOSE:


By addressing the paddle sports industry's frustrations, Boundary Waters Paddlesports Coaching & Conditioning LLC aims to create a more fulfilling and effective experience for all athletes, ensuring they feel supported and empowered throughout their journey. 


Customer Frustrations in the Paddle Sports Industry:


Understanding the common frustrations clients face helps us tailor our services to better meet your needs. Here are some prevalent issues:


1. Inconsistent Coaching Quality


  • Frustration: Customers may encounter varying levels of expertise and commitment among coaches, leading to an inconsistent training experience.


  • Solution: Ensure that all coaches are highly qualified, undergo regular training, and adhere to a standardized coaching methodology.


2. Insufficient Support for Mental Aspects of Performance


  • Frustration: Athletes often struggle with performance anxiety, motivation, and mental resilience, which are not adequately addressed.


  • Solution: Integrate science-backed performance psychology into training programs, providing resources and support for the mental aspects of athletic performance.


3. Limited Access to Science-Backed Resources


  • Frustration: Clients may find it challenging to access evidence-based training, mobility, and nutrition information tailored to paddle sports.


  • Solution: Provide resources, workshops, and seminars that focus on the latest research in sport performance, nutrition, and injury prevention.


4. Community and Camaraderie Gaps


  • Frustration: Many athletes feel isolated and lack a supportive community that fosters friendships and collaboration, particularly across paddle sport disciplines.


  • Solution: Create a welcoming environment through team-building activities, social events, and mentorship programs that promote camaraderie among members.

Club Crew Championships

SILVER MEDAL: 2024 Can Am Club Crew Championships

SILVER MEDAL: 2024 Can Am Club Crew Championships

SILVER MEDAL: 2024 Can Am Club Crew Championships

Dragon Boat Charleston's "Salty Sisters" Collab. Team

D2 Women's Standard Boat

Welland, Ontario, Canada

2024 IDBF Club Crew World Championships

SILVER MEDAL: 2024 Can Am Club Crew Championships

SILVER MEDAL: 2024 Can Am Club Crew Championships

Charleston Paddle Club's "Firebreathers"

Collab. Team

Senior B Mixed Standard Boat

Ravenna, Italy

Past Events

September 17th to 20th, 2023

September 17th to 20th, 2023

September 17th to 20th, 2023

ALBERTA! 

We are coming your way soon to the Leduc Boat Club!!

Coach Annely Thorstad and Vesna Radonich are heading on a road trip your way.  We will be at the travelling from Leduc through to Barrie from 17th - 20th September 

To book a workshop or coaching session PM us today!!

boundarywaterspaddlesports@gmail.com

internationalpaddlingcoach@gmail.com

September 22nd to 27th, 2023

September 17th to 20th, 2023

September 17th to 20th, 2023

ONTARIO! 

We are coming your way soon!!

Coach Annely Thorstad and International Racing Coach, Vesna Radonich, are heading on a road trip your way.  We will be at the travelling from Leduc through to Barrie, Pickering, Peterborough, and Ottowa from 22 - 26 September 

To book a workshop or coaching session PM us today!!

boundarywaterspaddlesports@gmail.com

internationalpaddlingcoach@gmail.com

American Canoe Association ACW + APW Instructor Courses 2023

Earn the ACW + APW credentials together for $450.00 USD per Person

 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH TO SATURDAY, MAY 27TH 



ACA Adaptive Paddling Portion of the Workshop (APW)


One of two professional paddlesports Instructor Endorsements within the ACA Universal Paddling Program, Adaptive Paddling Workshops (APWs) provide the information necessary to seamlessly integrate individuals with physical disabilities into outdoor recreation programs in the context of paddlesports.


APWs focus on five key topics: (1) Language, Etiquette and Interaction, (2) The Legal Context, (3) Cultivating Seamless Integration, (4) Adaptive Outfitting Concepts & Goals, and (5) Mechanics of Adaptive Outfitting for Paddlesports.  APWs involve hands-on learning in a classroom and in calm, protected waters.


ACA trained individuals can now be found in nearly every adaptive paddlesports program throughout the country.   This ACA credentialing program is truly the gold standard accreditation for adaptive paddlesport instruction.


For paddlesport participants with physical disabilities, the ACA APW offers a perfect opportunity to learn from experts about how to modify kayaking, paddle-boarding, dragon boat, or canoe equipment to paddle comfortably, safely and with a high level of performance.


 

ACA Advanced Communications Portion of the Workshop (ACW)


The second of the two professional paddlesports instructor endorsements within the ACA Universal Paddling Program, the new ACA Advanced Communications Endorsement was designed for instructors, outfitters, recreation program managers, trip leaders, and all others who want to seamlessly integrate people with speech & language impairments, hearing impairments or deafness, visual impairments or blindness into paddlesports programs.  Advanced Communications Workshops provide a basic understanding of disabilities that affect communication and provides a toolbox of knowledge, techniques and strategies to enable successful integration. Current ACA Instructors will earn the Advanced Communications Endorsement upon successful completion.

 LOOKING TO START A PARA PADDLER TEAM OR WORK WITH PARA PADDLERS?


We are hosting a dual certification course that will be led by Joe Moore of Adaptive Expeditions as a 4-day ACA course at our facility on the Black River here in Georgetown

May 24th to 27th. 


The course will combine the new Adaptive Communications Workshop and Adaptive Paddler Workshop as some of the curriculum content would be repetitive if taught separately, and also the differentiation between the instructor / coaching skill sets relevant for physical vs sensory disabilities become dramatically highlighted when the skills are taught back-to-back as well.   


The course participants don't have to be ACA Certified Instructors to take the course and obtain certification, but they should have some coaching or instruction training as the training applies advanced multi-sensory learning and teaching theories and techniques. 


The cost is $450 per person, and there are only 5 spots left available for this course at this time.

This course will cover kayak, SUP, outrigger canoe and dragon boat.

Find out more

ACW + APW Instructor Credentialing Course Info Downloads

 This four-day in-house training for Boundary Waters Paddlesports will include an ACA Advanced Communications Workshop followed by an Adaptive Paddling Workshop.  The course will train coaches, instructors, and volunteers working with Dragon Boat teams and clubs around the southeastern region.  For more information and how to register, please contact Annely Thorstad: boundarywaterspaddlesports@gmail.com

Adaptive Paddling_Endorsement_ACA (pdf)

Download

Adaptive_Endorsement_Criteria copy (pdf)

Download

Paddlers 12 to 16 Years Old Paddle FREE

Must be 12 yrs old at the date of participation. Guardian signature and accompan is required. 

Does not apply to the private rental of canoes.

* 12 - 15 yr old paddlers must be accompanied by an adult paddler to paddle for FREE.

* 16 - 18 year old paddlers can participate in the annual Black River Rumble race for FREE

Find out more

PAST EVENTS:

September 17 to September 29 2023

Cross Canada Coaching Tour with Vesna Radonich and BWCC Coach Annely Thorstad

7:00 am to 7:00pm

Live Each Day, Book Your Individual or Group Sessions

Event Details

September 17 to September 29 2023

Cross Canada Coaching Tour with Vesna Radonich and BWCC Coach Annely Thorstad

Calgary, Alberta; Leduc, Alberta; Barrie, Ontario; Pickering, Ontario; Peterborough, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario

7:00 am to 7:00pm

Live Each Day, Book Your Individual or Group Sessions

May 2023

ACA Para and Communication Instructors Certifications Course

8:30 am to 5:00pm

Live Each Day

Event Details

May 2023

ACA Para and Communication Instructors Certifications Course

Brought to you by Joe Moore of Adaptive Expeditions

8:30 am to 5:00pm

Live Each Day

March 31 to April 3rd 2023

OC1 Clinic Sessions: Kimberly Carroll

8:30 am to 5:00pm

Live Each Day

Event Details

March 31 to April 3rd 2023

OC1 Clinic Sessions: Kimberly Carroll

Intro to OC Racing, OC Time Trial for Dragon Boat & Private Sessions

8:30 am to 5:00pm

Live Each Day

April 25 2022

OC6 Clinic Session 3: Vesna Radonich

8:30 am

Zoom Meeting

Event Details

April 25 2022

OC6 Clinic Session 3: Vesna Radonich

Must be a member of Boundary Waters Storm to attend. 

8:30 am

Zoom Meeting

April 18 2022

OC6 Clinic Session 2: Vesna Radonich

8:30 am

Live

Event Details

April 18 2022

OC6 Clinic Session 2: Vesna Radonich

Fort Hamer Park - must be a member of Boundary Waters Strom to attend.

8:30 am

Live

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3827 Center Road, Georgetown, South Carolina 29440, United States

218-324-3180

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