Skills Course Overview

The SUP Surf is designed for paddlers wishing to explore SUP Surfing. This course introduces paddlers to surf zone site assessment, ocean safety and surfing techniques with an emphasis on fun. The use of proper surf zone etiquette that demonstrates the aloha spirit of surfing is central to this course.

Course Objectives:

• To expose students to the essentials of SUP Surf to include: paddling strokes, surf zone knowledge and safety, self and assisted rescues, basic balance, body positions, simple maneuvers, and proper surfing etiquette.
• To promote the inherent enjoyment and rewards of Stand Up Paddle Surfing

Minimum Personal Equipment:

Appropriate SUP leash, SUP paddle, Stand Up Paddleboard, appropriate clothing for the weather.

Skills Course Prerequisites

• Acknowledgment of personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)
• At minimum ACA SUP L-1 and L2-2 skills are needed and L-3 skills are recommended.

Course Duration

4 hours minimum

Course Location / Accessible Venues

Surf break with 1 to 2 foot (0.3 to 0.6 meter) waves as measured by the face of the wave and offshore winds less than 10 knots.

课程规模

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。

更多详情，请参阅《SEIC政策手册》第7章。

Instructor

This course may be offered by (or higher) ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.

The following is a general summary of course content for the essentials of the Level 3: Surf SUP course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted if needed to best fit the participant's needs. Class location, weather, venue, and time allowance, are examples of possible changes.

Introduction, Expectations, and Logistics:

• Welcome, introductions, paperwork
• Student and Instructor course expectations and limitations
• Course itinerary and site logistics
• Review waiver, assumption of risk, challenge by choice, medical disclosure
• About the ACA
• Life jacket policy (always wear on water)
• Appropriate personal behavior
  • No alcohol / substance abuse
  • Proper etiquette on and off the water
  • Respect private property
  • Practice Leave No Trace ethics
• Surfing with Aloha and respect

The Paddling Environment: