SUP Wise Intensiv-SUP Surfing Intermediate Skills

SUP surfing paddlers improve technique and perform intermediate level manoeuvres

Watersports participants seeking structured SUP surfing education backed by ASI standards

Future SUP Surfing instructors preparing for ASI coaching qualifications.  This course is a pre-requisite and can also be completed alongside the ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf) course.  Regardless of prior experience, it ensures knowledge/skills are aligned with ASI guidelines and techniques. 

You’ll have the knowledge to:  link and perform intermediate level surfing manoeuvres, with control and correct use of paddle

In the following conditions: 

After completing the course, you will have the knowledge to:

This course covers essential skills for SUP surfing at the intermediate level in 3-4ft surf, including:

Safety:  identify location hazards, choose safe paddling locations, identify personal hazards, self rescue methods, correct wipe-out & getting off waves, paddling out protocol, SUP surfing etiquette

Planning:  features of intermediate level SUP surf locations, water and wave conditions

Equipment: choosing suitable SUP surfing board and gear 

Technique (SUP surfing skills):  where to enter and exit water, using and negotiating rips, positioning for take-off, how to ride wave correctly, body positioning, developing speed, turning the board 

Technique (paddle):  understand how to use the paddle to perform manoeuvres and SUP surf effectively

Technique (manoeuvres):  how to link and perform intermediate level SUP surfing manoevures (forehand and backhand): 

Minimum age: 12 yo 

Swimming skills: able to swim 200 metres (656 ft), without stopping, in the surf up to 4ft

SUP surfing ability:  confident being in the ocean in breaking waves up to 4ft

SUP knowledge and skills: able to paddle with confidence, correct technique and safety equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters
 

This is a participation course. No formal assessment is conducted for SUP surfing ability.

Complete:  multi-choice online tests – to help with understanding of key concepts. 

Time to complete:  12 months  

Online Learning: 
Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.
Work at your own pace.

Workshop: 
Face to face (in-person) practical session 
Can also be completed alongside an Level 3 ASI SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf) course
Duration: 1 day

SUP Wise – SUP Surfing Intermediate Level Manual (online) 

Plus if you are attending workshop:  you also receive a paper copy of the SUP Wise- SUP Surfing Intermediate Level Manual

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:   

ASI SUP Wise-SUP Surfing Intermediate level certificate

No expiry date. 

Note: this is a participation certificate, does not demonstrate SUP Surfing competency. 

No renewal requirements.

You can continue your development with:

ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf)
ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue course

Q1: Can I join this workshop if I don’t have experience paddling in 4 ft surf? 

A: No. The workshop is designed for paddlers who already have ocean paddling experience and are comfortable managing themselves in surf conditions.

If you’re still building those skills, you have two solid pathways to get ready: