SUP Safer

Description

5 CPD Points
  • Are you relevatively new to paddleboarding?
  • Do you want to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely?
  • Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty?

Then the SUP Safer course is for you!

Your course will support you to consider safe practices, explore and learn to appreciate the potential hazards you might encounter and be prepared to avoid or deal with them.

Why take the SUP Safer course?

First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on your SUP in sheltered water venues. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you have limited SUP experience, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.

If you needed any more convincing, the course is completely based around training, raising awareness with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course.

The course takes around 4 hours and will cover 4 modules:

  • SUP Equipment
  • Environment and Weather
  • Planning
  • Safety on the Water

There will be opportunities to develop and progress your rescue skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

You can read the sample programme and session plans here.

This course is open to anyone of any age. Book your course today via the ‘Booking Now’ tab.

Content

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

The course will cover 4 key modules -

SUP Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Environment and weather

  • The sheltered water environment
  • Other environments
  • Weather considerations
  • Tide and flow
  • Water features
  • Planning

  • Knowledge, experience and ability
  • What to expect and what to look out for
  • Where and how to find help
  • Safety on the water

  • Getting started safely
  • Supporting others
  • Rescue techniques
  • Calling for help, sustaining yourself whilst waiting for assistance
  • Booking Now

    UK Courses

    SUP Safer
    • Sun 02-04-2023
      Julie Poole
      EpicLife, Quarry Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN31 5RA
    SUP Safer
    • Mon 03-04-2023
      Stephen Thomson
      Bala, Bala, Gwynedd
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 15-04-2023
      Abbie Orton
      Porthpean Beach, Polkeriss Beach, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AU
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 15-04-2023
      John R Dean
      Wansbeck Paddlesport Club, Ashington
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    • Mon 24-04-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Winsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 29-04-2023
      Paddle Cabin
      Paddle Cabin, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5HF
    SUP Safer
    • Sun 30-04-2023
      Jane Wyndham-Smith
      Longridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    SUP Safer
    • Sun 30-04-2023
      Jane Wyndham-Smith
      Longridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    • Thu 18-05-2023
      Sean McGrath
      Wild River, Ullswater, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0US
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 20-05-2023
      Canoe Trail
      kempston outdoor centre, Hill Grounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 20-05-2023
      John R Dean
      Druridge Bay, Morpeth
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    • Sun 28-05-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    SUP Safer
    • Fri 02-06-2023
      Paddle Cabin
      Paddle Cabin, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5HF
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 03-06-2023
      David Calvert
      CBK Adventures: Base Camp, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7TY
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 24-06-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    SUP Safer
    • Thu 29-06-2023
      Sean McGrath
      Wild River, Ullswater, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0US
    SUP Safer
    • Fri 30-06-2023
      David Calvert
      CBK Adventures: Base Camp, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7TY
    SUP Safer
    • Fri 14-07-2023
      Stephen Thomson
      Bala, Bala, Gwynedd
    SUP Safer
    • Sat 15-07-2023
      Canoe Trail
      Kempston outdoor centre, hill grounds road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP
    SUP Safer
    • Sun 16-07-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    5 CPD Points
    Course Description
    • Are you relevatively new to paddleboarding?
    • Do you want to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely?
    • Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty?

    Then the SUP Safer course is for you!

    Your course will support you to consider safe practices, explore and learn to appreciate the potential hazards you might encounter and be prepared to avoid or deal with them.

    Why take the SUP Safer course?

    First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on your SUP in sheltered water venues. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you have limited SUP experience, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.

    If you needed any more convincing, the course is completely based around training, raising awareness with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course.

    The course takes around 4 hours and will cover 4 modules:

    • SUP Equipment
    • Environment and Weather
    • Planning
    • Safety on the Water

    There will be opportunities to develop and progress your rescue skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

    You can read the sample programme and session plans here.

    This course is open to anyone of any age. Book your course today via the ‘Booking Now’ tab.

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