ASI SUP Wise Level 2 Exposed Waters

Exposed waters paddling locations are defined as:

• Coastal beaches and bays open to the ocean
• Harbours and large inland bodies of water greater than 1 km (0.6 miles) wide
• Shore-break no more than 0.5 metres (1 ½ ft.)
• Swell size no more than 0.6 metres (2 ft.)
• No breaking waves
• Wind speed less than 12 knots
• Offshore wind less than 10 knots
• Water depth no less than 1 metre (3 ft.)
• Free from hazards
• No more than 250 metres (820ft) from shore
• At least 200 metres (660ft) from a river mouth

Before paddling at this level, you should:

• know how to swim 50 metres (164 ft), without stopping.
• have enclosed flat water paddling skills.

Flat water stand up paddle board, Paddle, Coiled leash.

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