The ASI SUP Wise Activ (Enclosed Flat Water) paddle skills course is the first step in learning to SUP. It is a practical on water program to assist new and inexperienced paddlers to start to gain SUP confidence and learn basic SUP environmental awareness and SUP skills and knowledge.
This course is split over 3 levels. Each level will further develop your skills and reinforce key concepts and skills as well as introducing new concepts. The result is fun and enjoyable paddling. It also provides valuable hours on the water under the watchful eye of an ASI qualified instructor who will provide feedback and coaching throughout the time on the course.
For a first-time paddler additional experience on the water, using and practicing the techniques and skill learned, sets the foundations to become a more proficient paddler.
This course aims to provide an introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding and to gain the basic skills, knowledge and confidence to participate in SUP paddling sessions at enclosed flat water locations.The course program covers environmental awareness of water, weather conditions and hazards of paddling at the course location. SUP paddling techniques to keep you safe including how to safely enter and exit the water, stopping and turning, paddle techniques, falling off and getting back on.
Swim 50 metres (164ft)
Minimum Age 12yrs*
* if your child is younger, we can offer a 1-1 or childrens group lesson if you have a group or party of kids. Our minimum age is 8yrs. If you would like more information then please email. All children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian, who must remain onsite with them at all times.
The following is required to complete any of the lessons:
The school will provide you with the Stand Up Paddleboard, paddle and leash. If required you can also be provided with a buoyancy aid.
Welcome to your first experience of Stand Up Paddle Boarding or SUP, we know you are going to love the adventure you are about to embark upon. This first lesson will give you a solid grounding in the basic skills needed to paddle. In particular you will
At the end of the session your will feel confident in your ability to master the basics and be looking forward to the second session.
CONTACTSo, you’ve had your first taste of SUP and you want some more. The intermediate lesson allows you to progress from the beginner level by focusing on more in-depth paddle technique as well as mastering more advanced turns on your board. You also get the opportunity to paddle for a longer duration to start to build up your efficiency and stamina as a paddler.
You’ll be starting to feel more comfortable on the SUP board and paddle with more ease. And in the 3rd session we’ll bring it all together.
CONTACTNow its time to put everything together, the advanced lesson will Building on the previous sessions, this session will further develop your paddle technique.
