World Stand Up Paddleboard
Association
WSUPA Courses
Providing a safe and fun Stand Up Paddle experience is everyones mission.
Upcoming Courses
April 3rd, 2015 Portland, OR
April 24th, 2015 Charlotte, NC
May 1st, 2015 Nashville, TN
May 16th, 2015 Denver, Co
June 9th 2015, Whitefish, MT
June 20th, Boise, Idaho
July 10th 2015 Boston, MA
July 16th 2015 Ottawa,Canada
July 27th, 2015 Vancouver, Canada
August 23rd, 2015 Hood River, Oregon
September 4th, 2015 Orlando, Florida
Course Description
Level 1 Basic Flatwater Instructor Course
History of Sport/ Characteristics of board & Paddle
Care & repair for a board
How to carry & car top a board
SUP safety-what to bring & what to wear for a class.
SUP and the Environment /SUP and the Law
Signs/Symptoms/treatment of Hypothermia/Cold water shock & Heat Stroke/Exhaustion
How to mount/dismount SUP from beach, dock, & deep water
How to stop board
Technique:
Forward stroke- key components
Turning Stroked-sweep,cross bow &pivot turn