REQUIREMENTS

All participants (maximum number of participants: 8) are required to have:

• a good command of the sup in open waters (sea, lake)

• a good confidence in swimming in deep water

• a medical certificate on their good health for non-competitive water sports activities

TARGET

• River Sup Beginners: Arrival on Saturday 20 April

• River Sup Practitioners: Arrival on Monday 22 April

• River Sup Enthusiasts: Participation to world renowned 45th International Tiber Descent 25 April - 1 May 2024

PROGRAM

SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2024

• Afternoon: Arrival Group Beginners in Verona/Pescantina, accommodation in dormitory, base camp dinner

SUNDAY 21 APRIL

• Morning - Lesson 1 (beginners): preparation and analysis of equipment

• Afternoon - Lesson 2 (beginners): stand up paddling in Peschiera VR, Garda lake

• Evening: base camp dinner

MONDAY 22 APRIL

• Morning - Lesson 3 (beginners): theory and practice of river stand up paddling

• Afternoon - Lesson 4 (beginners): stand up paddling Adige river, 10km

• Afternoon: Arrival Group Practitioners in Verona/Pescantina, accommodation in dormitory

• Evening: base camp dinner

TUESDAY 23 APRIL

• Morning - Lesson 5 (intermediate): theory and practice of river stand up paddling

• Afternoon - Lesson 6 (intermediate): stand up paddling Adige river, 10km

• Evening: base camp dinner

WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL

• Morning: stand up paddling Adige river through Verona city, 10km

• Afternoon: free (the guide is available for exercises on the river)

• Evening: base camp dinner

THURSDAY 25 APRIL

• Morning at 8h: leaving Pescantina to reach 45th International Tiber Descent in Umbertide PG, Umbria region

CONTENT OF THE LESSONS

• analysis of nautical materials and equipment

• analysis of river stance and technique of river paddling

• reading the river

• river swimming

• vector analysis of forces

• self-rescue techniques

• recovery techniques

• rescue techniques

• signals

• organization of river descent in solitary navigation

• group river descent organization

VENUE & BASE CAMP

• Base camp for overnight stay and self-managed equipped kitchen: Canoa Club Pescantina

• We sleep in a mixed dormitory with 4x2 bunk beds (includes bed linen and blanket)

• Breakfast: everyone prepares what they prefer

• Lunch: everyone eats something light they prefer

• Dinner: self-cooking or common cooking

• Parking, storage and refrigerator available for participants

PRICES

• Beginners: 400 euro (past participants: 250 euro)

• Practitioners: 200 euro (past participants: 130 euro)

• Rental of board, paddle, leash, helmet, pfd: 50euro/day

• Food and beverages not included

Photos of suggested equipment