BSUPA Level 1 instructor course

The aim of this course is to produce good, competent, keen and professional paddle board instructors, it focuses on the BSUPA ready to ride teaching scheme, along with how to teach, run a session, control groups on the water and feedback constructively.

1. Valid BSUPA membership
2. First Aid Qualification
3. Pre course shadow hours
4. SUP ability level; competent on a range of boards – be able to demo-short paddle strokes, step back and reverse paddle turns- board 360s body 360s foot and paddle steering, basic push turns and paddle boarding in reverse

You will need to bring suitable waterwear; wetsuits etc. You are welcome to bring any of your own SUP equipment you own, however a board and paddle will be provided.

Please also bring a notepad and pen for all classroom based theory.