Deliver basic SUP lessons, short SUP paddle tours and SUP rentals at exposed waters locations.

This course builds on the ASI  Level 1 SUP instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course and focusses on exposed waters hazards, techniques and instruction methods.  

Qualified to instruct at Exposed Waters locations, defined as:

• coastal beaches and bays

• large harbours with swell

• shore break less than 1½ feet

• swell size less than 2ft

• no breaking waves

• wind speed less than 12 knots, offshore wind less than 10 knots

• no more than 250 metres from shore

• Stand Up Paddle Instructor in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.
• Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).

• Identify exposed waters SUP lesson/activity risks and hazards
• Emergency processes and response
• Logistics and how to plan exposed waters SUP sessions
• Suitable boards, equipment and resources
• Methods to manage clients safely in exposed waters
• Deliver basic exposed waters SUP lessons and SUP activities
• Evaluating your own SUP sessions  
• Identify correct and incorrect technique using ASI assessment competency guide
• Use video analysis to assess your own paddling ability
• Demonstrate correct paddling technique including the 5 phases of the paddle stroke in exposed waters
• Understand how to negotiate swell (not breaking waves) - into swell, alongside swell, with swell
• Understand how to perform step back pivot turns - heel side and toe side

Before starting this course:

• have at least 100 hours on water SUP paddling experience in exposed waters. 

• be confident in paddling in miniumum swell of 2ft and wind speed of 15 knots.

• able to paddle with confidence, correct technique, knowledge and safety. Equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters level 

• English speaking skills.

Pre-requisite Courses

• have completed or are completing the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) qualification. Can be completed at the same time as enrolling in this instructor course.

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  1 day. 

Flexible Online Learning:  Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 

Update:  For ASI instructors whose qualification has expired and need to regain the ASI qualification. This is an online course option.

ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  Access is available for all the above delivery options.

Knowledge Requirements
Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Workshop:  after the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime

• Update: anytime

Skills Requirements
Demonstrate correct paddling technique and paddle stroke technique in exposed waters with swell 2ft. 

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video

• Update:  submit your own video

Complete paddling mission test -paddle for 1km in under 10 mins (in exposed waters with swell 2ft) 

• Workshop:  conducted at workshop

• Flexible Online course:  submit your own video

• Update:  submit your own video

Practical Hours Experience
Complete 10 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of lessons of tours in exposed waters, at an ASI or approved SUP school. 

• Workshop:  after the workshop. Recognition of previous SUP instruction experience can be provided.  

• Flexible Online course:  after submitting skills video. Recognition of previous SUP instruction experience can be provided.

• Update:  not required, provide some details of previous instruction

Other
Applies to all study options.

• Have completed the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) qualification. Can be completed at the same time as enrolling in this instructor course.

• Submit a current ASI SUP water rescue or surf rescue certificate 

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

• Identification

• Working with Children Check: If applicable to your country. 

Acceptable Rescue certificates
Acceptable First Aid certificates

First Aid and Rescue certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Assessment - Paddle Stroke, Paddle Test, Other SUP skills

Workshop. Assessed at workshop.
If not yet competent, you have one free re-assessment (submitting video).

Flexible Online. Submit video for assessment
If not yet competent, you have one free re-assessment (submitting video again).

Update. Submit video for assessment
If not yet competent, re-assessment fees apply.

Reassessment fees
Are listed on the ASI website at: Fees

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date or online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

All courses include ASI membership for 12 months.

Workshop
Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) paper manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook (paper)

Online Learning Courses
Access to Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) online manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook online version

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

• Flat water stand up paddle board, paddle, coiled leash

• SUP clothing suitable for paddling

In addition, for the Online learning option:   

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI e-learning platform  

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills and submit online 

ASI Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) Certificate
Valid for 12 months

Each year, ASI SUP Instructors renew their ASI SUP Instructor certificates.   
More about renewal requirements

Read more at:
How to become an ASI SUP Instructor
SUP Instructor Course FAQ's