SUP Wise Intensiv-Enclosed Flat Water (& Paddlers Card)

Beginner to intermediate paddlers wanting a fast track learning pathway.

SUP enthusiasts looking to improve technique, efficiency, and confidence.

Watersports participants seeking structured SUP education backed by ASI standards.

Future SUP instructors preparing for ASI coaching qualifications.  this course is a pre-requisite and can also be completed alongside the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor course.  Regardless of prior experience, it ensures knowledge/skills are aligned with ASI guidelines and techniques.  Instructor only workshops are also available.

You’ll be able to:  

At:

After completing the course, you can:

This course covers all essential skills for basic level paddling on flat water, including:

Laws & regulations:  that apply to personal paddling 

Safety:  identify location hazards, choose safe paddling locations, identify personal hazards,  self rescue methods, carry boards safely, minimise muscle injury by using correct technique, falling safely 

Logistics planning:  features of enclosed flat water locations, types of weather and water conditions,  types of boards, leashes, equipment and clothing

Environment:  how to care for the paddling location 

Technique (paddle stroke): correct position, posture, introduction to 5 phases of paddle stroke, basic level 30 strokes per/minute

Technique (other paddle skills):  water entry/exit, paddling on knees, transition from kneeling to paddle and reverse, balance brace strokes, straight line paddling direction, turning strokes, stopping board & emergency stopping, get back onto board, dismount

Minimum age:  any age 
Swimming skills:  able to swim 50 metres (160 ft) unassisted 

For New ASI SUP Instructors only 
Minimum age:  16 years old
SUP experience: 100+ hours of paddling
SUP knowledge and skills: able to paddle with confidence, correct technique and safety equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water level.
Paddle stroke ability: foundation (moderate) level, 40 strokes /minute

Before you can be certified, you’ll need to complete the below: 

Personal Paddling Ability:  

(1) Paddle stroke: demonstrate correct paddle stroke technique, at the ASI basic level, minimum 30 strokes/min.

(2) Other paddle skills: demonstrate correctly performing “other paddle skills” to the ASI criteria

Knowledge:  

Complete multi-choice online tests.

Time to complete:  12 months 

Online Learning:  Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.

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Workshop:  Ideal for people who like to complete some course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.

• For new ASI SUP Instructors only. Can only be completed alongside an ASI SUP Instructor course
• Online course with face to face (in-person) practical session
• Written feedback provided on your paddle stroke video submission
• Workshop duration: 3 hours 

Course requirements: 

• Paddle stroke ability – after workshop submit video
• Other paddle skills – at workshop 
• Online multi-choice tests
• 1 free video assessment
   

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Fasttrack:  Ideal for people who want practical training but can’t attend a longer workshop.

• For new ASI SUP Instructors only. Can only be completed alongside an ASI SUP Instructor course
• Online course with face to face (in-person) short practical session 
• Learn key skills to help with your own video submission 
• Written feedback provided on your paddle stroke video submission
• Practical session duration: 1 hr 

Course requirements: 

• Paddle stroke ability – submit video after practical session 
• Other paddle skills – submit video after practical session
• Online multi-choice tests
• 2 free video assessments

ASI’s E-learning Platform 
Provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments, includes built-in language translation.

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

In addition:   

No renewal requirements.

You can continue your development with:

ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue course
ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue course