Course Overview

SUP Wise Intensiv for Instructors

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The SUP Wise Intensiv course is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 SUP Instructor course. 

This workshop:

  • has been created for potential ASI SUP Instructors who are also enrolled in the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop.

  • is practical on water skills only.   And combines with online learning.

  • is to review, discuss, understand and practice correct techniques and skills according to the ASI guidelines.

It ensures ASI SUP instructors have the same base knowledge prior to attending the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop.

Enrolment

You would enrol in SUP Wise Intensiv workshop at the same time as the Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop.

All SUP Wise Intensiv workshops are conducted prior to attending the Level 1 SUP Instructor course.  

If you are not attending the Level 1 SUP instructor workshop, then you would enrol in the Online SUP Wise Intensiv course.

This workshop is only for potential ASI SUP Instructors and ensures ASI SUP instructors have the same base knowledge prior to attending the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop.

The course applies to inland waterways including rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals, with calm water conditions being:

  • flat water, with no swell or breaking waves

  • minimal water flow (less than 2 knots/ 2.3 miles per hour)

  • wind speed less than 12 knots

  • no more than 250 metres from shore

Assistant SUP Instructor 
Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)

Environment & Safety

ASI guidelines for:

  • The enclosed flat water environments, location definitions, suitable water and weather conditions

  • SUP location hazards and safety

  • SUP personal hazards and safety 

  • Laws and regulation 

  • Self-rescue techniques 

  • Environmental impact

Equipment

  • SUP boards, paddles, leashes, other equipment and accessories for SUP

  • Terminology

  • SUP clothing

ASI Technique & Guidelines - Paddle Stroke 

  • The 3P’s of paddling

  • The 5 phases of the paddling stroke - entry, catch, power phase, exit, recovery

  • Correct hinging and reach, paddle position

ASI Technique & Guidelines - Other SUP Skills

  • Paddling on knees

  • Enter and exit the water correctly

  • Methods to stop, safe falling and dismount

  • Getting back on board techniques

  • Turning - back paddling, sweep stroke, pivot turn

  • SUP etiquette

Able to swim 100 metres
Have at least 100 hours on water SUP paddling experience
Have enrolled in the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop

The following is required to complete the training:

  • Flat water stand up paddle board, paddle, coiled leash

  • SUP clothing suitable for paddling

  • Camera to take video (eg mobile phone)

  • Computer or mobile phone to access online manuals/ASI e-learning platform

  • Attendance at workshop.

  • Online manual with access for 12 months

  • Access to the ASI e-learning platform 

  • 1 free video paddle stroke assessment / written feedback Reassessment Fees

  • 12 months to complete all course

On successful completion and deemed competent you will be awarded:

  • ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate 

  • ASI Stand Up Paddlers Card (Enclosed Flat Water)
    (    This handy credit card sized card may be used to rent SUP boards or gain entry into higher level SUP courses.)

No renewal requirements.

Duration: 3 hours.
All on water practical skills.

Prior to Workshop

  • Read online manual and view videos

At Workshop

  • Review ASI guidelines and practice correct techniques

  • Demonstrate other paddle skills at the workshop – including : enter and exit water, falling off, getting back on, paddling on knees, turning strokes.

After Workshop

  • Submit video of paddle stroke technique (3 short videos 1 min each - left side, right side, front on) 

  • Complete online multi-choice tests

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