From absolute beginners to podium chasing competitors

Paddle Crew caters for intermediate to advanced paddlers in group training sessions. Beginner paddlers with no or limited experience start with 1:1 Private classes before joining the beginner focused (Foundation) group Sessions.

New Starters

Foundation
For new paddlers or those returning after a break who want to rebuild fitness & confidence on the water. Ideally you will have already experienced your "free" 1:1 Intro assessment class with one of Coaches.

Emphasis: Foundation Technique, fitness & progressing into cardio intervals

Key Skills & Techniques:

  • Basic balance and posture drills

  • Catch, rotation , legdrive

  • Remount technique and safety awareness

  • Equipment setup and steering control

Fitness Focus: Core activation, gentle endurance intervals (HR up to 60–65% max) Progressing higher depending on fitness levels

Milestones: Remount independently, maintain balance, paddle 2–6 km within 60 mins

Learning to paddle requires an "open mind" - The first time on the water can be challenging, its all new. Your PCNB coach will make this experience easy for and fun for you!

Learning & Improving

FLOW– Level 1
For paddlers who have just started their paddling journey and are levelling up from Paddle Intro and those Paddlers who can consistently paddle up to 7.5km in a 60min Class

Emphasis: Technique, Tempo & Endurance

Key Skills & Techniques:

  • Forward stroke mechanics

  • Torso rotation

  • Turning & control

  • Stroke efficiency,

  • Cadence variation

  • Wash riding

Fitness Focus:
Core stability, mobility, low–medium intensity intervals (2–6 min), HR up to 70–75% max

Milestones:
Paddle 5–7.5 km consistently within 60mins , maintain form & rhythm, demonstrate endurance improvement

Intermediate - Advanced

PADDLE EDGE– Level 2-4
For experienced intermediate to advanced Paddlers or Paddlers who are levelling up from Paddle Flow. Paddlers who can consistently paddle between 7.5km & 10km in a 60min Class.

Emphasis : Speed, Strength & Event Readiness

Key Skills & Techniques:

  • Advanced stroke efficiency

  • Cadence control

  • Power application with sustained form

  • Group paddling

  • Washing riding

  • Interval transitions

Fitness Focus:
Interval endurance (2–15 min sets), build sustained power & cardiovascular stamina, HR up to 75–85% max

Milestones: Complete 7.5–10 km intervals within 60mins maintaining efficient form, consistent pacing & recovery, event-ready control.

Meet the Team

  • Glenn Slater

    HEAD COACH
    For the past three years Glenn has focused on helping people discover ski paddling and get genuinely good at it. Starting on the calm waters of Narrabeen Lake, he'll build your skills and confidence at your pace.

  • John Burkett

    COACH
    Something really clever and catchy about John…

  • Gillie

    WATER SAFETY
    Keeping everyone safe and comfortable out in the ocean is where… blah blah bla