Flat Water Rescue Training Providers
ASI SUP Instructors are required to hold rescue qualifications.
ASI Level 1 and Level SUP Instructors may hold a minimum flat water rescue certificate.
Surf Rescue certificates are also acceptable and required for SUP surf and downwinding instructor qualifications.
Topics: Flat Water Rescue certificates must cover rescue techniques in the river or ocean, using a SUP or rescue board. Rescuing an unconscious patitent using a double role and then prone paddling the client to shore. A fitness - run, swim, run / prone paddle must also be included. Swimming pool rescue certificates and rescue courses that do not use a board to complete rescues are not acceptable.
This page displays some certificates approved by ASI, and some training organisations that deliver these certificates. Contact ASI if your certificate is not listed.
Worldwide
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
Australia
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
Finland
Beach Lifeguard (rantapelastaja) | Training Organisation: Finnish Swimming and Lifesaving Association
Pysytään pinnalla -kurssi | Training Organisation: Suomen Uimaopetus- ja Hengenpelastusliitto ry
Ireland
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Dublin: Irish SUP
Netherlands
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Haarlem: Freemovement
Portugal
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Sagres Algarve: Coastline Algarve
Qatar
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Doha: Blue Water Experience
Starfish Aquatics
Singapore
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Constant Wind
Switzerland
SLRG | Training Organisation: SLRG
Taiwan
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: Breeze SUP
United Kingdom
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
Training Providers:
• England, Cornwall, Carbis Bay: Ocean Sports Centre
• England, Midlands Tamworth: Central SUP
• Wales, Pembrokeshire: Big Blue Experience
• Scotland, Dunbar: Ocean Vertical
United States
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
•Training Provider: East Hampton, New York: Paddle Diva
Basic Water First Responder Certificate Rescue 3 International
Lifeguard Training certificate American Red Cross
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