(IPDJ Credits) SUP Instruction Skills for Enclosed Flat Waters

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Keep up to date with ASI Short courses, specially designed for instructors who hold the Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1.

This 2 day course covers the skills and knowledge to instruct individuals in stand up paddle skills for enclosed flat water locations, how to deliver learn to SUP sessions, how to manage students, safety and risk management and SUP paddle stroke and other SUP skills techniques.

Your trainers are highly experienced stand up paddlers and SUP school operators, providing a wealth of information and inside tips.  ASI is the world leader is SUP education training.

Approved by the IPDJ, you will earn 3 Credits (3 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ).  This is a participation course only, with no formal assessment.  Once you attend the workshop you are eligible to receive the IPDJ approved ASI course certificate. 

There is a special discount fee for ASI Instructors.

Deliver basic SUP sessions for flat water locations (including lakes, rivers). This is the entry level course for teaching SUP skills.

The training applies to:

  • inland waterways including rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals, enclosed harbours without swell

  • with no swell or breaking waves

  • wind speed less than 12 knots

  • no more than 250 metres from shore

Professional skills update course for instructors holding Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1.

  • Identify laws and regulations that apply to conducting SUP lessons

  • Identify enclosed flat water SUP lesson/activity risks and hazards

  • Emergency processes and response

  • Logistics and how to plan enclosed flat water SUP sessions

  • Suitable boards, equipment and resources

  • Methods to manage clients safely

  • Deliver basic SUP lessons and SUP activities

  • Understand correct paddling technique including the 5 phases of the paddle stroke

  • Minimise environmental impacts (social & natural)

Hold a current Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1
Experienced at paddling in flat water conditions

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  2 days.  9am to 5.30pm

Attend workshop.
This is a participation course only. 
There is no formal assessment.

SUP Instruction Skills for Enclosed Flat Waters manual
3 Credits (3 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ)

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

  • SUP Board, paddle, coiled leash

  • SUP clothing

SUP Instruction Skills for Enclosed Flat Waters Certificate (IPDJ approved)

No requirement.

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