Overview
The ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters course is designed for paddleboard enthusiasts keen to navigate coastal locations with challenging, choppy waters. This course equips paddlers with the skills needed to safely tackle ocean swells up to 2ft and manage conditions without breaking waves.
With a focus on maintaining safety and enjoyment in dynamic conditions, the ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters course is a must for those looking to enhance their paddleboarding skills in exposed water environments.
Locations and Conditions
Exposed waters paddling locations are defined as:
Coastal beaches and bays
Large harbours open to the ocean and subject to 2ft swell
Shore-break no more than 0.5 metres (1 ½ ft.)
Swell size no more than 0.6 metres (2 ft.)
No breaking waves
Onshore wind speed less than 12 knots
Offshore wind less than 10 knots
No more than 250 metres (820ft) from shore
At least 200 metres (660ft) from a river mouth
Pre-requisites
Before paddling at these locations, you should:
be able to swim 50 metres (164 ft), without stopping.
have enclosed flat water paddling skills (if going into swell and choppy waters).
Equipment Suitable at this Location
Flat water stand up paddle board with coiled leash
Paddle
Skills and Knowledge
To paddle correctly and safely at this level, requires the following skills and knowledge:
Environment & Safety
Identify surface water movement, current direction, rips
Identify wind direction and strength and affect on paddling
Identify SUP hazards in bumpy waters
Choose a safe SUP exposed waters location
Identify self rescue techniques and when to apply them
Apply SUP etiquette at exposed waters locations
Equipment & Clothing
Choose suitable flat water board, leash and equipment
Choose suitable clothing for paddling
Paddle Skills
Identify safe entry and exit points
Identify techniques to negotiate shore-breaks up to 1½ ft
Identify paddling technique and stance used in choppy waters
Fall and retrieve techniques in uneven waters and wind
Identify techniques to negotiate swell - side on, front on and swell from behind
Demonstrate turns in exposed waters: back paddling and sweep turns
Perform step back pivot turn (heel side & toe side)
Perform kahi stroke & reverse kahi stroke
SUP Wise Delivery Formats
ASI offers the following delivery formats for learning to SUP at Exposed Waters (coastal) locations:
SUP Wise Activ : Learn to SUP with fun, practical on-water sessions designed to introduce you to SUP guidelines and techniques and help progress your skills at exposed waters (coastal) locations. Choose from 3 modules: Starter, Improver, Cruiser. Flexible options to join one or all three. Logbook available.
Book with an ASI accredited SUP School.
SUP Wise Certificate Course : Gain more confidence and self-sufficiency with in-depth SUP skills certificate course. 10 hours (5 sessions of 1-2 hours each) of on-water and theory. Logbook and certificate available. Also ideal for school sports.
Book with an ASI accredited SUP School.
