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At Pilot Knoll Park in Argyle, Texas, a two-hour SUP clinic with Bluet SUP and coach Mark Hrubant converts flatwater paddling into race-ready power. SUP RACE Training with Mark Hrubant meets at Bluet SUP (Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Lane) and is designed for paddlers who want to sharpen stroke technique, board handling, and race tactics over a series of interval-driven sessions. Classes are capped at 12 students, which keeps instruction hands-on and allows Mark to dial in posture, stroke mechanics, and buoy-turn execution.

Each 2-hour session blends technical drills—turning, handling wakes, upwind and downwind strategy—with race-specific work: sprints, drafting practice, and buoyed-course simulations. Expect repeated intervals that build cardiovascular capacity while giving you immediate, practical feedback on balance, paddle cadence, and line choice. The clinic is friendly to beginners but scales up for competitive paddlers aiming for podiums; pricing is Fee: $100 for all 4 classes or $35 for a single class.

What makes this program a standout is Mark’s depth of paddling experience. His resume includes wilderness canoe expeditions in Alaska, Yukon, and the Boundary Waters, a decade of whitewater kayaking up to Class V, and consistent local SUP racing podiums since 2017. He teaches in a lineage influenced by coaches Larry Cain and Seychelle and favors deliberate, repeatable practice—“better practice makes better results.” Small class sizes and a practical emphasis on real-race scenarios, including course previews and complimentary coaching for SUP El Camino Real races in Bastrop, set this clinic apart in North Texas.

Logistics are straightforward: check-in at Bluet SUP begins at 7:30AM, classes start promptly at 8:00AM, and each class runs two hours. Bring a board you trust, PFD, water, sun protection, and the willingness to get wet. The shoreline at Pilot Knoll Park offers predictable launch points and room to run downwind lines when conditions permit, but wind can be a factor—so be ready for hands-on coaching adapted to whatever the lake delivers.

Whether you want to try your first race line or tighten the details that drop minutes off a finish, this clinic delivers focused progression and coaching that translates directly to race-day speed. Bluet SUP’s SUP RACE Training with Mark Hrubant is a practical, high-value way to turn summer sessions into measurable improvement and confidence on the course.

Participants should expect varied water temperatures and bring a leash and quick-dry layers; helmets are optional but recommended in choppier conditions. Mark tailors drills to individual goals—recovery stroke, angle of attack, and efficient transitions for boarding starts. New racers benefit from the group dynamics of drafting practice while experienced paddlers will find time-trial pacing and buoy strategies sharpened. Reserve early—spaces fill quickly and the clinic rhythm rewards consistent attendance.