ASI SUP Wise Level 1 Enclosed Flat Water - Evening Course

By the end of this course the aim is that you are able to Stand up paddle with correct technique, confidence and safety for enclosed flat water locations.

A prerequisite is that you can swim 50 metres (164 ft), without stopping. Each participant will need a stand up paddle board, a paddle and leash. If you don't have a board of your own one of the schools ones can be used at a cost of £10 per session.

We will cover the following : Environment & Safety Understand the enclosed flat water environment Identify SUP personal hazards Identify SUP location hazards Choose a safe SUP location Identify self rescue techniques and when to apply them.

Apply correct SUP flat water etiquette Identify how to care for the enclosed flat water SUP environment Equipment & Clothing Choose suitable flat water board, leash and equipment Paddle Skills Enter and exit the water correctly Paddle in standing and kneeling position with balance and confidence Identify correct paddling technique – 3 P’s - Position, Posture, Paddle Identify the 5 phases of the paddling stroke Demonstrate correct method to change direction Demonstrate turning - back paddling left and right Demonstrate how to stop, safe wipe-out and dismount Understand how to perform a pivot turn, learn & demonstrate.

You will be issued with an ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water) student workbook, and once the course is complete you will awarded an ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water Level 1 Certificate.

Cost : £95 Ages : 18 and over.

This course will be done over three evenings starting on Monday 10th May