Overview

Includes:

• Equipment: All necessary SUP equipment is provided.
• Instructor Shirt: Each participant will receive a SUP instructor shirt.
• Lockers: Secure lockers are available to store your personal belongings during the course.
• Changing Rooms and Showers: Access to changing rooms and showers for use during and after lessons.
• Kitchen Facilities: A kitchen is available for participants to prepare their own meals.

Exclusions: Participants should bring their own towels, their own sun protection (sunblock, glasses and hats), and beverages (soft drinks available from us at extra cost).

Our SUP Instructor Course is a three-day, industry-focused program with a 50% theory and 50% practical training split. The course is designed to prepare confident, capable instructors ready to teach, guide, and manage clients in real-world SUP environments.

Course Modules Include:

• Introduction to SUP – fundamentals, terminology, and best practice

• SUP Disciplines – recreational, touring, fitness, and specialised SUP

• Equipment & Paddle Knowledge – boards, paddles, fins, and safety gear

• Environment & Conditions – water types, weather, wind, tides, and hazards

• Safety & Rules of the Water – maritime rules, right of way, duty of care

• Instructor Role & Teaching – professionalism, ethics, and lesson structure

• Skill Development – paddling technique, balance, manoeuvring, and control

• Group & Client Management – leading sessions and managing mixed abilities

• Emergency Response – prevention, rescue techniques, and incident response

• Specialised Instruction – adapting sessions for different clients and goals

• Tour Guiding & Instruction – delivering safe, engaging guided experiences

• Equipment Care – maintenance, storage, and longevity of gear

• Legal & Industry Standards – liability, risk management, and best practice

• Assessment & Certification – practical and theory-based evaluation

Participants who successfully complete the program will be certified as SUP instructors, ready to confidently lead and instruct stand-up paddleboarding sessions.