This ACA Assessment Course is designed to evaluate your ability to perform all of the skills listed and demonstrate an appropriate level of paddling knowledge. This assessment course provides the opportunity for you to receive documentation of having achieved this level of paddling ability.
Flat water, protected from wind, waves and outside boat traffic, with current less than 0.5 knots and within swimming distance of shore.
5名学员：1名教练培训师；若增加一名合格的助理，比例可调整为10：2。学员人数上限为10人。
This assessment course may be offered by Level 1: Introduction to SUP (or higher) ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators with the ACA Paddlesports Fishing Endorsement.
The sequence of assessment should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location, time allowance, and stand up paddleboard (SUP) being used. Participants must be able to perform all strokes, maneuvers, rescues, and skills in the appropriate venue. In addition, the participant must demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge for this level of skill assessment.
Participant Name: ________________________________
Participant ACA Membership #: __________________
Course Venue: _____________________________________
Course Date(s): ____________________________________
Y = Meets Standard, N = Below Standard, DNO = Did Not Observe
The participant must be able to perform all strokes, maneuvers, rescues, and skills in the appropriate setting. Additionally, the participant must demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge for this skill assessment level.
| Personal and Group Safety | Pass? P/N/DNO |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates use of appropriate life jacket (PFD), leash, and fishing-specific safety gear. | |
| Identifies personal safety considerations and hazards when combining fishing and SUP paddling. | |
| Demonstrates awareness of environmental hazards (wind, weather, boat traffic, hooks, sharp gear). | |
| Explains safe launching and landing with rod/gear. | |
| Shows understanding of Leave No Trace and ethical angling practices. |
| Equipment Knowledge and Use | Pass? P/N/DNO |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates gear storage on a SUP (cooler, tackle crate, ways to secure gear, etc.). | |
| Explains rod management and balance considerations. | |
| Uses anchor/tether safely with a SUP. | |
| Explains the advantages and disadvantages of varying SUP types for fishing. |
| Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Handling | Pass? P/N/DNO |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates basic strokes and bracing with fishing gear onboard. | |
| Maintains balance while casting and paddling. | |
| Positions SUP for effective fishing. |
| Fishing Skills Integration | Pass? P/N/DNO |
|---|---|
| Performs safe casting from standing, sitting and/or kneeling positions. | |
| Manages line without tangling in paddle/gear. | |
| Demonstrates fish landing while maintaining SUP balance. | |
| Describes proper catch-and-release methods. |
| Rescue Awareness and Skills | Pass? P/N/DNO |
|---|---|
| States and demonstrates knowledge of self-rescue options with fishing gear onboard. | |
| Demonstrates ability to stow/secure fishing gear prior to re-mounting. | |
| Describes how to assist another paddler/angler in an emergency without creating additional risk. |
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