ASI SUP Instructor Standards define international safety, operational, and coaching benchmarks for stand up paddleboarding across flat water, exposed conditions, surf, downwind, yoga, fitness, pilates, and rental operations.
ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors) sets the global benchmark for safety, student management, and professional instruction across all stand up paddleboarding disciplines.
Explore our international operational standards below.
ASI international standards for ensuring safe paddling, session structure, and student safety in sheltered, enclosed flat-water environments.
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Operational safety benchmarks and risk management protocols for leading SUP sessions in open, coastal, and exposed water conditions.
Global safety guidelines and coaching criteria for instructing beginners in gentle surf zones and wave environments.
Specialised standards for guiding advanced open-water downwinding sessions, managing wind-driven ocean swells, and enforcing safety protocols.
Professional guidelines for qualified SUP Yoga teachers to deliver safe, balanced, and structured yoga classes on the water.
Professional standards for leading high-energy stand up paddleboard fitness, endurance, and strength training sessions safely.
Essential instructional standards and safety practices for executing core-focused Pilates routines on stand up paddleboards.
Global operational guidelines for hire operators, including equipment checks, supervised vs. unsupervised hire standards, and client screening.
