Are you relatively new to paddle-boarding? 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…
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Are you relatively new to paddle-boarding? Do you want to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely? Do you want to explore the Thames Tideway? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Then the SUP Safer Thames Tideway course is for you! Your course will support you to consider…
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Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up paddleboarding by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions? If so, your pathway to becoming a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor starts here. Why take…
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Do you hold the Water Skills Academy SUP Instructor? (known previously as the WSA Foundation SUP Instructor) Are you interested in gaining a regulated qualification? Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up…
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Available January 2025 Ready to Lead SUP Adventures on Tidal Waters? Do you love exploring coastlines and estuaries? Imagine guiding others on exciting SUP journeys where you can share your passion for paddling in dynamic tidal environments. If you’re an experienced paddler or looking to take your skills to the next level, the Stand Up…
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Available from January 2025 Want to Lead SUP Adventures on Sheltered Waters? Imagine leading paddling adventures for people of all backgrounds, sharing your passion for SUP in a safe, enjoyable way. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a fan of water sports looking to develop your skills, the SUP Sheltered Water Leader award could be…
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Become a Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader! Looking to lead journeys on white water? Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 2(3) white water rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader could be for you! Why become…
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The New Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader Become a Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader! Looking to lead paddleboarders? Do you want to lead a group of paddleboarders in moderate coastal waters? Are you a paddleboarder or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club, centre or organisation? If…
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The New Stand Up Paddleboard Inland Open Water Leader Become a SUP Inland Open Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of paddleboarders in moderate inland open waters? Are you a paddleboarder or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club, centre or organisation? If so,…
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Your Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Award will give you an understanding of how to plan and paddle an enjoyable and safe trip on a Stand Up Paddleboard. You will be able to journey in water that is no more than 200 metres from the shore and up to force 3 winds. In order to have…
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Do you want to coach stand up paddleboarding? Want to support your club? To start a career in coaching paddlesport? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, the Stand Up Paddleboard (Sheltered Water) Coach Award could be for you! Why become a Stand Up Paddleboard Coach? First of all, you will be…
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Have you completed your Stand Up Paddleboard Inland Open Water Leader? Do you want to: coach stand up paddleboarding? support your club? start a career in coaching paddlesport? If the answer is yes to any of those questions the Stand Up Paddleboard Open Water Coach Award could be for you! If you are a BCAB…
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Do you want to coach stand up paddleboarding? Want to support your club? To start a career in coaching paddlesport? If the answer is yes to any of those questions the Stand Up Paddleboard Race Coach Award could be for you! Why become a Stand Up Paddleboard Race Coach? First of all, you will be…
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Do you want to coach SUP? Want to support your club? To start a career in coaching paddlesport? If the answer is yes to any of those questions the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Coach Award could be for you! Why become a Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Coach? First of all, you will be…
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Your Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Award will progress your skills on a SUP and introduce the skills required to have an enjoyable and safe day out on white water. This will be on rivers up to grade 2. When heading out onto the river you will need to make some key decisions to ensure…
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Your Stand Up Paddleboard Paddle Surf Award will give you the personal and decision-making skills to enjoy your first wave riding experiences. You will learn how to catch, ride and exit a wave. In order to have an enjoyable day out surfing, you will need to make sure that we look at some key factors…
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