The Introduction to SUP course is designed as a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for entry-level individuals in the public, private, and commercial setting.
If you’re a student who would like a resource to prepare for this course, ACA is pleased to provide a free online paddling safety course, here. A certificate of completion is included!
The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. Suggested time: Half a day to one day (4-8 hours).
Flat water, protected from wind, waves, and outside boat traffic, with current less than 0.5 knots, and within swimming distance of shore.
5 Participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional qualified assistant, the ratio can be 10 : 2.
Level 1 or higher ACA Instructors within their discipline.
The following is a general summary of course content for the Level 1 Introduction to SUP course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location, and time allowance. The course content includes the National On Water Standards for human powered craft. The full rubric for Level 1 can be found in the above link, pages 17-65.