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Learn to Stand Up Paddle Skill Levels
Learning to stand up paddle (SUP) is easier than ever.
We've developed different levels of SUP skill and knowledge, setting a new industry standard.
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Level 1 SUP Enclosed Flat Water
Paddle safely and effectively in enclosed flat water being inland waterways and bodies of waters including creeks, rivers, lagoons, estuaries, canals that are no wider than 1 km.
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Level 2 SUP Exposed Waters
Paddle safely and effectively in exposed water environments (coastal beaches and bays and harbours) with swell size up to 2 ft and shore break no more than 1 ½ feet.
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Level 3 SUP Downwind
Paddle safely and effectively for a distance of 10 km, in fresh to strong downwind situations and following seas, (waters) on coastal or inland bodies of water.
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Level 4 SUP Advanced Racing
Advanced racing, long distance, in open water ocean locations, competition skills and knowledge.
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SPECIALITY STREAM - SUP SURFING
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Paddling Foundation Units
Level 4 SUP Intermediate Surf
Perform intermediate SUP surf manoeuvres (e.g fade, stall, bottom & top turn, tail slide, dishpan, cutback) in 3ft (1 metre) surf.
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Level 5 SUP Advanced Surf
Perform advanced level SUP manoeuvres in surf up to 6ft (2 metres).
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