ASI News Blog
Welcome Bermagui Board and Bus, Bermagui NSW Australia
AUSTRALIA. NSW. BERMAGUI. Welcome to Bermagui Board and ... Read more
ASI L1 & L2 Surfing Instructor Courses held on Gold Coast, Australia, Feb 2019
AUSTRALIA. QLD GOLD COAST. ASI Level 1 & Level 2 Surfing Instructor co... Read more
ASI SUP Instructor Courses, Umina NSW Australia, February 2019
AUSTRALIA. NSW. UMINA . It was a fun 4 days for participants attending the... Read more
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor Course, Mayo Ireland, February 2019
IRELAND, CO MAYO. Congratulations to everyone attending the ASI Level 1 SUP Inst... Read more
Surfing Articles
The Dropping in Rule – Keeping Surfers Safe
They one major rule in surfing is abiding by the Dropping In rule. If you ... Read more
Surfing Technique: How to Perform a Bottom Turn
The bottom turn is performed at the trough or “bottom” of the wave.&... Read more
Surfing Manoeuvre: The Floater
A floater is an advanced level manoeuvre. It is when you turn up on ... Read more
Surfing for the Ages
Surfing is accessible for all ages, from the very young to the more mature. H... Read more
Stand Up Paddle Articles
SUP - Paddle Correctly and Safely with ASI Methodology
Identify how to stand up paddle correctly and safely with ASI methodology and th... Read more
Stand Up Paddling in Winter is a Great Experience
ASI SUP Trainer, Paul Byrne lives in Dublin Ireland and tells us what he likes a... Read more
SUP Polo – a Team Sport, Great Workout and Oodles of Fun!
At ASI we are always amazed at how versatile SUP can be. From SUP touring to SUP... Read more
SUP Fitness Fun On The Water
SUP Fitness is a new way to get fit with a stand up paddleboard. But what is it?... Read more
Bodyboarding Articles
5 Reasons to Learn to Bodyboard with ASI
Bodyboarding is an extremely accessible sport to learn. So long as you can swi... Read more
Jobs / Businesses for Sale
Wanted: Surfing Instructor to work in Byron Bay Australia
AUSTRALIA. NSW BYRON BAY. Black Dog Surfing, an ASI Accredited... Read more
Wanted L2 SUP Instructor, Sydney NSW Australia
AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY. WANTED: ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Water... Read more
ASI SUP Instructor Required to Manage Centre in St Ives, Cornwall UK
UK. ENGLAND. ASI qualified SUP instructor required to manage and teach at ... Read more
Surf School for Sale, Shoalhaven Heads, NSW Australia
Shoalhaven Heads Surf School (SHSS) is located at Shoalhaven Heads, a 2-hour dri... Read more
ASI People
Profile on ASI Master Surfing Coach Jeremy ‘Jez’ Browning
EUROPE: Jez Browning is an ASI Level 4 Master Surfing coach. He had ... Read more
A New Life Around SUP
LUXEMBURG-GREECE. Frederic Belle, from Luxemburg is organising his life ar... Read more
ASI SUP School, wins Best Rural Tourism Business in the UK
UK. Congratulations to Norfolk Outdoor Adventures who have won Best Rural Touris... Read more
ASI SUP Instructor Sarah Smith recounts her UK SUP Endurance Experience
UK. ASI SUP Instructor, Sarah Smith, tells us about her experience in parti... Read more
Travel Destinations
Surf Away holiday to Bali, Indonesia with Santai Surf School
Bali is a favourite tourist destination. With its warm weather, surf cultu... Read more
SUP & Yoga Retreat, Sri Lanka 5-12 March 2019
SRI LANKA. Join ASI SUP Yoga teacher, Zoe Lee in Sri Lanka for a wee... Read more
Yonder - Surf Holiday Just For Girls In North East England UK
UK. TYNEMOUTH. In the north east of England you will find some beautiful c... Read more
Surf Away Holiday to Gwithian Cornwall England UK
UK, ENGLAND, CORNWALL, GWITHIAN. Have a surf away holiday, wit... Read more
Courses
Enrol ASI SUP Instructor courses, Carbis Bay, Cornwall UK, April 2019
UK. ENGLAND. CORNWALL Enrol for ASI Stand Up Paddle Instructor courses scheduled... Read more
Enrol ASI SUP Instructor courses, Kauai Hawaii USA, Mar-Apr 2019
USA, HAWAII. Enrol for ASI Stand Up Paddle Instructor courses scheduled on 30 Ma... Read more
Enrol ASI L3 SUP Instructor (Touring Exposed Waters) Cornwall UK, March 2019
UK. ENGLAND. Gain essential SUP touring skills by enrolling on ASI Level 3... Read more
Enrol ASI SUP Instructor courses at Singapore, March-April 2019
SINGAPORE. Enrol for ASI Stand Up Paddle Instructor courses scheduled on 29 Marc... Read more
Health
Tide's out, school's in: the many benefits of beach teaching
UK, ENGLAND. Getting kids to the beach is making an amazing difference to their ... Read more
Hawaii Bans Sunscreen. Is Sunscreen Also Toxic To Humans ?
Hawaii has passed a bill banning sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate... Read more
Paddleboarders stand up to raise awareness about suicide around New Norfolk, Tasmania Australia
Awareness about Suicide fundraiser using SUP activities was organised by ASI SUP... Read more
How Surfing Mental Therapy is providing Amazing Results
AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY. Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation, an Australian based... Read more
Environment
Bali Bans Single Use Plastic Bags from 1 January 2019
INDONESIA, BALI. It’s one of the best surfing destinatio... Read more
Shocking Red Tide of Algae hits ASI Schools on Florida’s Gulf Coast. USA
USA. Florida has been hit by an unusually persistent toxic red tide of alg... Read more
Does the moon and tides affect volcanic/earthquake acivity?
The recent increased earthquake and volcanic activity could be related to the mo... Read more
Whales & Dolphins Stand Up Paddle & Surfing Safety Tips
Sharing the ocean with whales and dolphins is one of the many joys of surfing an... Read more
Regulation
Silicon Valley Billionaire's Effort to Keep Surfers Off Beach Is a Total Wipeout
USA: Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, property sits on Martins Be... Read more
Message from Secretary of Tourism Philippines to ASIP
PHILIPPINES. Our hardworking Secretary of Tourism Berna Romulo Puyat took time t... Read more
Wollongong Council, Australia Issues New Surf School Permits
Surf School permits in Wollongong, NSW Australia recently went to tender with pe... Read more
Philippines Tourism Promotes ‘Surfing’ As Major Tourism Product
Philippines Tourism is partnering with ASI to implement “Surfing” as... Read more
Community
Join the Santa Paddle Fundraising for Queenscourt Hospice, England UK. Dec 2018
UK, ENGLAND SOUTHPORT. Join the Santa Paddle with SUP North and ASI accredited S... Read more
Enrol for the Santa Paddle Fundraising, Sussex Inlet NSW Australia on Dec 2018
AUSTRALIA NSW. On Saturday 8 December 2018, Sussex Inlet Stand Up Paddle, an ASI... Read more
Paddle to Raise Funds for Brain Tumour Research, England UK Nov 2018
ENGLAND UK. An epic 52 km paddle from St Ives to Mother Ivy’s ... Read more
Stand Up for Prostrate Cancer, Fundraiser Adelaide Australia 2 Dec 2018
AUSTRALIA. ADELAIDE. Stand Up Paddle SA, an ASI Accredited SUP school, is helpin... Read more
Other Events and Conferences
Irish Adventure Film Festival and Tour. March 2019
IRELAND. THE 2019 IRISH ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL takes place from Saturday March ... Read more
Enrol for Girls Surf Day, Wollongong Australia December 2018
AUSTRALIA. The annual Girls Surf Day is being held at Wollongong Aus... Read more
INVITATION - to AIR (ASI Instructor Retreat) 20-21 Oct, 2018 Aughris Head Co. Sligo, Ireland
Networking and professional development for ASI Instructors I... Read more
Competition Events
THE MERIMBULA CLASSIC, Merimbula Australia, November 2018
AUSTRALIA. Merimbula. The 38th Merimbula Classic, will be held on 22 - 25 ... Read more
The Scotts Head Paddle Games June 2018, NSW Australia
The Scotts Head Paddle Games is one of the most popular events on the SUP calend... Read more
The Annual Pines Surfing Competition Crowns Junior Surfers
AUSTRALIA, NSW. ASI Accredited Surf School, Pines Surfing Academy, held th... Read more
The Scotts Head Paddle Games. 15-17 June 2018, NSW Australia
AUSTRALIA NSW. The Scotts Head Paddle Games is in its 7th year and i... Read more
Product Reviews
BIC Boards – Surf and SUP
Peter Durham Category Manager of BIC SUP How do BIC Sport manage to keep the... Read more
A Versatile Deck Bag for your SUP Adventures
Red have designed a Deck Bag to place on your SUP Board. It’s ... Read more
Waterproof protection for your valuables while out Paddling
While out on the water, be it on board a SUP or surfboard, what do you do with t... Read more
Why Use Rail Tape on SUP boards?
New products in the SUP world tend to get shared and trialled and banded about. ... Read more