Course Overview

SUP Wise Intensiv-SUP Surfing Intermediate Skills

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Take your SUP surfing skills to the next level and master intermediate-level SUP surfing manoeuvres and link them together in waves of 3 to 4 feet (1 metre).

With the right techniques and guidance, you'll be able to take on intermediate-level waves and enhance your surfing performance.

SUP surfing paddlers improve technique and perform intermediate level manoeuvres

Watersports participants seeking structured SUP surfing education backed by ASI standards

Future SUP Surfing instructors preparing for ASI coaching qualifications. This course is a pre-requisite and can also be completed alongside the ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf) course. Regardless of prior experience, it ensures knowledge/skills are aligned with ASI guidelines and techniques.

You’ll have the knowledge to: link and perform intermediate level surfing manoeuvres, with control and correct use of paddle

In the following conditions:

  • Peeling waves 3-4ft (1-1.2 metres)

  • Sandy beach with even gradient and small channel

  • Free from strong rips, hazards, dumping shore break

After completing the course, you will have the knowledge to:

  • paddle safely and confidently in a surf 3-4ft

  • assess conditions and make informed decisions about where and when to paddle

  • use correct technique to perform and link manoeuvres

Safety: identify location hazards, choose safe paddling locations, identify personal hazards, self rescue methods, correct wipe-out & getting off waves, paddling out protocol, SUP surfing etiquette

Planning: features of intermediate level SUP surf locations, water and wave conditions

Equipment: choosing suitable SUP surfing board and gear

Technique (SUP surfing skills): where to enter and exit water, using and negotiating rips, positioning for take-off,  how to ride wave correctly, body positioning, developing speed, turning the board

Technique (paddle): understand how to use the paddle to perform manoeuvres and SUP surf effectively

Technique (manoeuvres): how to link and perform intermediate level SUP surfing manoevures (forehand and backhand):

  • Trim

  • Bottom turn

  • Top turn

  • Cutback

Minimum age: any age

Swimming skills: able to swim 200 metres (656 ft), without stopping, in the surf up to 4ft

SUP surfing ability: Confident being in the ocean in breaking waves up to 4ft

SUP knowledge and skills: able to paddle with confidence, correct technique and safety equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters

This is a participation course. No formal assessment is conducted for SUP surfing ability.

Complete: multi-choice online tests – to help with understanding of key concepts.

Time to complete: 12 months

Online Learning:
Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.
Work at your own pace.

Workshop:
Face to face (in-person) practical session
Can also be completed alongside an Level 3 ASI SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf) course
Duration: 1 day

SUP Wise-SUP Surfing Intermediate Level Manual (online)

Plus if you are attending workshop: you also receive a paper copy of the SUP Wise- SUP Surfing Intermediate Level Manual

ASI’s E-learning Platform
Provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments, includes built-in language translation.

ASI SUP Wise-SUP Surfing Intermediate level certificate

No expiry date.

Note: this is a participation certificate, does not demonstrate SUP Surfing competency.

No renewal requirements.

  • Leader in SUP skills training

  • Globally recognised coaching qualifications

  • Industry leading safety and coaching standards

  • Flexible online and in person training

  • Clear career progression

Q1: Can I join this workshop if I don’t have experience paddling in 4 ft surf?

A: No. The workshop is designed for paddlers who already have ocean paddling experience and are comfortable managing themselves in surf conditions.

If you’re still building those skills, you have two solid pathways to get ready:

  • Enrol in the ASI SUP Surfing online course to learn essential theory, ocean knowledge, safety and surf zone behaviour and paddling techniques.

  • Take practical lessons with an ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor who teaches beginner SUP surfing and can help you safely develop confidence in the ocean.

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