SUP instructor certifications:

SUPinCrete is a WSA accredited center, one of the most reckoned and highly respected Academies in the world. We offer certifications to those who want to equip themselves with the skills to SUP safely and correctly in a variety of environments.

Our industry unique courses have been designed by some of the world’s leading authorities on SUP and are designed to equip instructors with the skills and knowledge to teach clients in a variety of SUP specific disciplines.

The majority of our courses form 2 days training and 1 day assessment.  This allows coaches to consolidate skills and develop between training and assessment.

WSA SUP Safety & Rescue

• Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Foundation Level) £115

• Duration – 1 day

WSA regards safety and rescue skills as essential disciplines that all SUP instructors must understand and be able to demonstrate competency in rescue techniques. This one day course is designed to teach the fundamental rescue skills and safety knowledge for aspiring SUP instructors.

WSA SUP Foundation Instructor

• Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Foundation Level) £250 + WSA MEMBERSHIP £66

• Duration – 2 days Training & 1 day Assessment

This is the first step to working as a Stand Up Paddle instructor. This two day course will introduce the novice instructor to teaching and communication skills, lesson planning, feedback and analysis skills and group and individual client management. We expect our candidates to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course. If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss.

• Back paddling

• Step back pivot turn

• Side stroke turn

• Stopping