(Flexible Trainer) Combined SUP: L1, L2, Rescue, SUP Wise -Enrol Anytime

Complete theory online - work from home.
Complete practical assessments with an ASI Trainer.
Complete practical hours experience at an ASI Accredited SUP School or other approved SUP school. 

Location: practical session with trainer 
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, West Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Geo: 53°17’46.5″N 6°08’48.6″W
Paid parking available at venue.

This is an online course, with practical assessments completed with a trainer.   The trainer will provide some guidance on the practical SUP requirements and instruction skills, take video of you and provide feedback. 

Complete the online learning theory first, using the ASI e-learning platform.  Then contact your trainer to complete your practical session.  Date and time is organised with a trainer to suit your schedule.  There is a maximum of 2 people and the hours may slightly change depending if it is one person or two people.

If you are enrolled in more than one course, the sessions are held on the same day.

PRACTICAL SESSION SCHEDULE 

Total duration:  5.5 hours 

SUP Wise for Instructors
1 hour

SUP Rescue Water Safety Award   
1 hour

Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
2 hours 

Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) 
1.5 hours

HOSTING
Irish SUP are providing local support for the ASI Instructor workshops, providing a wealth of local area knowledge. 

PRACTICAL HOURS EXPERIENCE
Irish SUP can also provide provide practical hours work experience (to complete the course requirements). 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read the course information and requirements before enrolling.  
See SUP / Courses page. 

FIRST AID COURSES
Are also delivered by ASI Trainer, Paul Byrne. 
Payment and enrolment is separate to ASI.
To enquire:  email: standupsurfzone@gmail.com  
​Ph: +353 87 6439583

Paul Byrne   Biography
Ph:  +353 87 6439583
Email:   standupsurfzone@gmail.com
Instructor Training Centre: Irish SUP

There are many excellent and well priced Bed & Breakfast (B&Bs) available in the Dun Laoghaire area:

The Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Rd, Dublin  website
Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge, Co Dublin website
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire  website
Haddington House, Dun Laoghaire  website
Musgrave Lodge, Dun Laoghaire  website

Closest airport: 
Dublin airport (21 km  - 30 min drive to training venue)
Train is available from airport to Dun Laoghaire (50 minutes) 

Closest train station: 
Dun Laoghaire

Closest bus station:  
Dun Laoghaire

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

• SUP board & coiled leash
• Paddle
• SUP clothing 
• Video camera / phone to take video
• Access to computer 
• Access to an ASI Accredited SUP School or other approved school to complete practical experience
• Organise to complete practical session with an ASI Trainer. 
• A person/buddy to complete rescue in the practical session.

For the practical session with trainer 
If you are travelling and don’t have your SUP board/gear, you can hire it from Irish SUP. 
Ph: + 353 87 6439583  Email: standupsurfzone@gmail.com
Please contact them in advance to organise.

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