SUP Wise Programs
ASI SUP Wise Programs
We are excited to offer the ASI SUP Wise courses. They meet international standards and cover a range of topics to improve your skills and keep you safe on the water. With unique modular learning, you can progress and learn more easily.
The courses are taught by our experienced ASI Accredited SUP Instructors at ASI Accredited Schools, who have expert local knowledge, so you’re in great hands.
Choose from different formats:
SUP Wise ACTIVE : Perfect for SUP beginners. Enjoy fun, practical sessions available in three modules (Starter, Improver, Cruiser). Complete one or all modules at your convenience.
SUP Wise Certificate Course : More in-depth 10-hour SUP skills certificate course, also ideal for school sports and community groups.
SUP Wise INTENSIV : Comprehensive learning, with 12 months access to online manual (or paper manual), can be combined with on water sessions.
Identify your location:
SUP Wise programs recognise the unique hazards and requirements of various environments.
Enclosed flat water (flat water - inland locations)
Exposed waters (flat water - coastal)
SUP Surfing (breaking waves)
SUP Downwind (winds of 20 knots, ocean swell)
Identify your SUP skill level:
Basic level: Confident with basic skills, achieving 30 strokes/minute.
Foundation level: Moderate paddler, improved technique, a speed of 40 strokes/minute.
Technical level: Strong paddler, achieve technical perfection, paddle strength of 50 strokes/minute.
SUP Wise resources:
To enhance your learning. Includes logbooks, student workshops, online manuals. Read more..
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6 Game Changing Reasons To Perfect Your SUP Stroke Technique
Flat Water Paddling
The first step in learning to stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is to practice on calm, flat waters. This way, you can concentrate on developing your skills.
Competency Standards and Course Topics
SUP Wise ACTIV Program (Enclosed Flat Waters)
Inland Locations
Ideal for SUP beginners, these fun and practical sessions teach essential techniques and safety. With three modules (Starter, Improver, Cruiser) available, each can be completed individually at your own pace. Progress from basics to confidently joining paddle tours and social paddles.
Enrol in all 3 modules at the same time, and receive a bonus SUP Wise logbook.
Join at times that suit you. 1 or 2 hrs each session.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #1 Starter (Enclosed Flat Waters)
Inland Locations.
Your introduction to SUP. You'll learn basic paddle skills, entry and exit techniques, stopping, falling, re-mounting, positioning, posture, and risk awareness. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident with the basics and eager for the next session.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #2 Improver (Enclosed Flat Waters)
Inland Locations
We build on the skills from the Starter session, focusing on hand positioning, paddle entry, vertical paddle, recovery, and self-rescue. You'll start feeling more comfortable on the SUP board and paddle with greater ease.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #3 Cruiser (Enclosed Flat Waters)
Inland Locations.
This session will enhance your paddle technique by focusing on the five phases of the paddle stroke, turning, pivot turns, and cadence. You’ll start to understand how to gain speed and efficiency through the water, and feel confident to paddle on short paddle tours and social paddles.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise Level 1 Certificate Program (Enclosed Flat Waters)
Inland Locations.
Delivered over 10-12 hours with 5 or 6 on water practical sessions to gain more confidence and skills on the water. Gain a SUP Wise participation certificate on completion.
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SUP Wise INTENSIV / ASI Stand Up Paddlers Card
Earn your ASI Stand Up Paddlers Card by completing the ASI SUP Wise Intensiv course. You'll gain in-depth knowledge about all things SUP with practical on water sessions, technical feedback and access to a 16-chapter online reference manual. It's a testament to your SUP skills and the card can be used to rent SUP boards.
Find an ASI Accredited SUP School - they offer a combined workshop with online manual. 1 x 3 hr practical session.
Online only course available through ASI. More info..
SUP Tours
After completing the SUP Wise courses, join in SUP tours for enjoyment and / or keep building your skills and confidence. It's a great way to meet others, relax and explore the countryside. Offered by our ASI Accredited SUP Schools, with tours for all levels.
Club
Many ASI Accredited SUP Schools also have a SUP Club. Enjoy a fantastic social outlet as well as building your skills and confidence! Benefit from access to equipment, SUP tours, social paddles, and special events at both enclosed flat waters and exposed coastal locations. The best of both worlds. Our experienced ASI Accredited SUP Instructors, will be there to guide you at all times.
Coastal Waters Paddling
After mastering flat water paddling, you can move on to coastal areas, which offer a range of water conditions from calm to choppy. You'll need to upgrade your paddle techniques and gain ocean knowledge to paddle with ease in these varying conditions.
Competency Standards and Course Topics
SUP Wise ACTIV Program (Exposed Waters)
Coastal locations.
3 engaging modules—Starter, Improver, and Cruiser. These fun and practical sessions teach essential paddle techniques and safety in coastal waters. Learning about water movements and hazards to understanding the fundamentals of negotiating and catching small unbroken waves (swell). Gain the skills to explore beautiful coastal locations and connect with wildlife from a whole new perspective!
Enrol in all 3 modules and receive a bonus SUP Wise logbook.
1 or 2 hrs each session.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #1 Starter (Exposed Waters)
Coastal locations.
Your introduction to coastal paddling covers essential paddle skills, shore-break entry/exit, standing with exposed waters posture and paddle stroke, changing paddle direction, balancing in choppy water, turning techniques, paddling on your knees, handling falling off and getting back on, stopping, and SUP etiquette.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #2 Improver (Exposed Waters)
Coastal locations.
Building on the starter module, this session covers the coastal environment and its unique hazards, including surface water movement, current direction, rips, and wind impact on paddling. You'll learn self-rescue techniques and their applications. Additionally, you'll practice negotiating and catching swell (small unbroken waves), keeping the board in trim, and using power up/power down paddle stroke methods to maintain momentum.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise ACTIV: #3 Cruiser (Exposed Waters)
Coastal locations.
We focus on perfecting pivot and Kahi stroke turns in choppy waters. You'll review everything you've learned by taking a paddle tour along the coast, practicing paddling on unbroken waves, and assessing environmental conditions, rips, and currents with your newfound confidence.
1 or 2 hrs
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SUP Wise Level 2 Certificate Program (Exposed Waters)
Coastal locations.
Master basic paddling skills in coastal locations. Delivered over 10-12 hours with 5 or 6 on water practical sessions. Gain a participation certificate on completion.
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SUP Tours
After completing the SUP Wise Exposed Waters courses, join in SUP tours, delivered by our ASI Accredited SUP Schools. Explore the coastline to see amazing sites, visit small islands and coves. Continue to build your confidence and skills. With tours for all levels, it's a great way to meet others, relax, and connect to nature.
SUP Club
Join our SUP club for great benefits including access to equipment, SUP tours, social paddles and special events at exposed waters locations.
SUP Surfing
Experience the exhilaration of catching waves. But there are added challenges in your ability to safely control the board, to negotiate and catch waves and understanding surf conditions. Once you are competent at paddling in exposed waters/coastal locations, can you start learning to SUP surf.
SUP Wise ACTIV Program-SUP Surfing Beginner Level
Introduction to SUP Surfing, in gentle small waves 1 ½ ft.
3 engaging modules—Starter, Improver, and Cruiser.
Purchase the 3 modules and receive a bonus SUP logbook.
Join at times that suit you.
1 or 2 hrs each session.
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SUP Wise ACTIV Starter - SUP Surfing Beginner Level
Try an introduction session. Learn the very basics of SUP surfing and surf safety.
1 or 2 hrs.
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SUP Wise INTENSIV- SUP Surfing (Intermediate Level )
Develop your SUP Surfing skills, catching green waves, manoeuvres, safety, equipment.
A 1 day workshop with paper manual.
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SUP Downwind
Experience the exhilarating world of SUP downwinding, where specialized stand-up paddleboards, ocean swells, and the wind join forces to propel you through an unforgettable adventure. Once you are competent at paddling in exposed waters/coastal locations, with swell up to 2ft, winds of 20km/hr, and can paddle coastal distances of 5kms, can you start learning to SUP downwind.
Competency Standards and Course Topics
SUP Wise ACTIV Program - Downwind
Ocean location.
3 engaging modules—Starter, Improver, and Cruiser
Purchase the 3 modules and receive a bonus SUP downwind logbook.
2or 3 hrs each session.
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SUP Wise ACTIV Starter-Downwind
Ocean location.
Introduction to downwinding. 5km paddle.
2 or 3 hour session
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SUP Wise INTENSIV – Downwind
Ocean location.
Develop your downwind skills, with this intensiv 1 day workshop.
5 km paddle. Paper manual provided.
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