Enclosed Flat Water (SUP Wise Intensiv)

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SUP Wise Intensiv sets the world standard in learning to SUP. Understand the ASI safe paddling guidelines and competency standards and paddle with confidence, safety and correct technique, at a range of enclosed flat water locations.

Correct paddle stroke and other paddle skills is the key to paddling with safety, with ease and minimising muscle injury. Understanding your SUP environment and SUP hazards is also key to keeping safe. 

You have online access to a comprehensive manual with extensive photos and videos or correct and incorrect technique, and clear explanations.

Submit your own paddling video to receive written feedback on your paddle stroke technique and other paddle skills, and areas of competency or areas to work on.

Pre-requisite Course for SUP Instructors
This course is also a pre-requisite course for people wanting to enrol in the Level 1 SUP Instructor course. 

ASI also offers a 3 hour workshop for people looking to be SUP instructors.  However this workshop is not a learn to SUP session.  You should already have paddling experience as the workshop  is only designed to cover, discuss, understand and practice correct techniques, skills and guidelines and receive informal feedback on your own paddle technique.    

If you are new to paddling and want to attend face to face workshop sessions, we recommend you contact an ASI Accredited SUP School and join in the SUP Wise Activ program or SUP Wise Level 1 Enclosed Flat Water certificate program.   
You can still enrol in the online course to gain access to the SUP Wise Intensiv online manual.

Identify and demonstrate the skills and knowledge to paddle with correct technique and safety at the foundations skill level, utilising the ASI methodology and guidelines.

The course applies to inland waterways including rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals, with calm water conditions being:

  • flat water, with no swell or breaking waves

  • minimal water flow (less than 2 knots/ 2.3 miles per hour)

  • wind speed less than 12 knots

  • no more than 250 metres from shore

Assistant SUP Instructor 
Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)

Environment & Safety

ASI guidelines for:

  • The enclosed flat water environments, location definitions, suitable water and weather conditions

  • SUP location hazards and safety

  • SUP personal hazards and safety 

  • Laws and regulation 

  • Self-rescue techniques 

  • Environmental impact

Equipment

  • SUP boards, paddles, leashes, other equipment and accessories for SUP

  • Terminology

  • SUP clothing

ASI Technique & Guidelines - Paddle Stroke 

  • The 3P’s of paddling

  • The 5 phases of the paddling stroke - entry, catch, power phase, exit, recovery

  • Correct hinging and reach, paddle position

ASI Technique & Guidelines - Other SUP Skills

  • Paddling on knees

  • Enter and exit the water correctly

  • Methods to stop, safe falling and dismount

  • Getting back on board techniques

  • Turning - back paddling, sweep stroke, pivot turn

  • SUP etiquette

Online

  • Swim 50 metres (164 ft)

Workshop

  • Swim 50 metres (164 ft)

  • Have a least 10 hours paddling experience.
    Or you may have completed the ASI SUP Wise Activ or the ASI SUP Wise L1 (Enclosed Flat Water) learn to SUP programs with an ASI School

Workshop: 
The workshop is not a learn to SUP or coaching course.  It is designed to cover, discuss and practice correct techniques, skills and guidelines and provide feedback on your own technique.  Post workshop, submit your paddling video for formal assessment.
Duration:  3 hours. 
 
Online:  
Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Submission of video of your SUP paddling skills.
ASI's E-learning Platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.   

Receive written feedback on your submitted videos - on areas of competency and/or areas to improve on. 

You have 12 months to complete all course requirements.

Workshop 

  • Attend workshop

  • Read online manual and view videos

  • Post workshop - Submit video of paddle stroke technique (3 short videos 1 min each - left side, right side, front on) 
     

Online Course

  • Read online manual and view videos

  • Complete online multi-choice tests

  • Submit video of paddle stroke technique (3 short videos 1 min each - left side, right side, front on) 

Submit video of other paddle skills (10 mins approx.) demonstrating ability to perform: enter and exit water, falling off, getting back on, paddling on knees, turning strokes.

Assessment - Paddle Stroke, Paddle Test, Other SUP skills

Workshop. Other SUP skills conducted at workshop. Only submit video for paddle stroke after workshop.
One free assessment. Reassessment fees apply.

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

Reassessment fees
Are listed on the ASI website at: Fees

Time to Complete
You have 12 months to complete course requirements.

Workshop
Attendance at workshop.
Online manual with access for 12 months
Access to the ASI e-learning platform 
1 free video paddle stroke assessment / written feedback

Online 
Online manual with access for 12 months
Access to the ASI e-learning platform 
1 free video paddle stroke assessment / written feedback. Plus one free reassessment.

TThe following is required to complete the training:

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

  • SUP clothing suitable for paddling

  • Camera to take video (eg mobile phone)

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

On successful completion and deemed competent you will be awarded:

  • ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate 

  • ASI SUP Paddlers Card (Enclosed Flat Water) - Recreational Paddler.  
    (    This handy credit card sized card may be used to rent SUP boards or gain entry into higher level SUP courses.)

There is no renewal requirements.

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