Course Overview

SUP Ready to Race

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The ASI SUP Ready to Race program is a three‑level training pathway designed to take paddlers from their first steps in flat‑water racing through to advanced competition readiness.

Whether you’re a recreational paddler looking to sharpen your skills or an aspiring athlete preparing for local and national events, this structured progression builds confidence, technique, and race‑day performance.

Who This Pathway Is For

  • New racers preparing for their first event

  • Experienced paddlers aiming to compete at local, regional, or national levels

  • Anyone wanting a structured, progressive approach to SUP racing

Foundations of SUP Racing

Perfect for newcomers to flat‑water SUP racing or paddlers who want to improve their personal performance.
This entry‑level course provides hands‑on water experience and introduces the essential skills needed for safe, efficient, and enjoyable racing.

Key learning outcomes include:

  • Stroke efficiency and technique refinement

  • Buoy turns and manoeuvring skills

  • Drafting strategies

  • Race starts and acceleration

  • Pacing and board control

  • A fun, confidence‑building mock race to test your skills

This course builds a strong technical base and prepares paddlers for more advanced race development.

Entry Requirements

Experienced paddler with at least 40 strokes per minute

What we Provide

Online Manual – SUP Ready to Race Introduction

Equipment Required

SUP clothing
SUP board  (12ft 6 or14ft race board or flat water board)
Paddle and coiled leash

Certificate Issued
SUP Ready to Race Introduction
Participation course only – there is no formal assessment

Building Race Skills & Knowledge

The Development module expands on the skills learned in the Introduction course and introduces the theoretical foundations needed for improved race performance.

Topics include:

  • Race‑specific skill development

  • Basic sports nutrition and hydration

  • Injury prevention and safe training habits

  • Race‑day planning and preparation

  • Understanding conditions and course layouts

This level helps paddlers become more strategic, informed, and physically prepared for competitive environments.

Entry Requirements

Enrolled in the Introduction course.
Experienced paddler with at least 40 strokes per minute

What we Provide

Online Manual – SUP Ready to Race Development

Equipment Required

SUP clothing
SUP board  (12ft 6 or14ft race board or flat water board)
Paddle and coiled leash

Certificate Issued
SUP Ready to Race Development
Participation course only – there is no formal assessment

Advanced Racing & Performance Training

Designed for paddlers with race experience who want to fine‑tune their technique, optimise performance, and structure their own training programs.

Advanced content includes:

  • Technique refinement and efficiency under load

  • Video analysis for performance improvement

  • Understanding energy systems and race demands

  • Designing a basic linear training program

  • Competition planning and season structuring

  • Mental preparation and performance focus

The Excel module equips paddlers with the tools to train independently, race strategically, and compete at a higher level.

Entry Requirements

  • Experienced advanced level paddlers only, with at least 50 strokes per minute

  • Previous racing experience.

Note: you can enol in this course without having completed the Introduction or Development courses.

What we Provide

Online Manual – SUP Ready to Race Xcel

Equipment Required

SUP clothing
SUP board  (12ft 6 or14ft race board)
Paddle and coiled leash

Certificate Issued
SUP Ready to Race Xcel  
Participation course only – there is no formal assessment

The training applies to flat water locations.
Inland waterways and coastal locations with flat water.

Retail positions that require SUP racing knowledge
Coaches and Instructors who provide SUP racing skills training

There are no renewal requirements.

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