This instructor’s course is the next level up from the Enclosed Flat Water instructor course, and applies to instructing in exposed waters locations. These are ocean environments with no breaking waves but still subject to ocean conditions. Instructing in this environment requires different instructing techniques and risk and safety strategies than at the enclosed flat water level.
Locations defined as protected coastal beaches and bays and harbours with shore break no more than 1 ½ feet, swell size up to 2ft and the absence of breaking waves.
Career outcomes
Stand up paddle instructor within the stand up paddle or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. sales rep, retail).
Topics covered
You will gain the skills and knowledge to:
Understand how shoreline topography, wind and tidal flows affect student participation
Identify exposed waters SUP risks and dangers that affect students
Create risk management strategies to manage risks and dangers in exposed waters locations
Identify emergency processes and responses
Identify suitable exposed waters SUP equipment for students
Develop lesson plans for instructing in exposed water SUP sessions
Demonstrate and instruct a variety of exposed waters paddling techniques
Identify how to manage groups of students safely in exposed water locations
Identify SUP assessment and self evaluation methodologies
Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) Training Manual Level 2 Assessment & Competency Record Book Minimum of 12 months membership
Course requirements
1) Complete Assessment Record Book and return to ASI for assessment
complete written assessments
demonstrate ability to paddle safely and effectively in an exposed water location with swell size of 2 ft: entry and exit into water negotiating 1 ½ foot shore-break; controlling the board in choppy waters, using the waters movements to best advantage, demonstrate a variety of differing paddle steering skills (step back pivot turn, side-turn, stopping), changing direction effectively, safe wipe-out, remount board.
swim 200 metres without stopping in exposed water locations with 2ft swell.
demonstrate lesson delivery.
2) Complete 10 hours practical experience with an ASI accredited or approved SUP school and have your Record Book log signed by SUP school owner OR have SUP Trainer sign your Record Book log stating you have the required competency.
