A 4-week beginners’ course covering all the fundamentals of Stand-Up Paddle boarding. This course covers all of the basic SUP paddling skills as well as SUP rescue and sea safety skills.

Islandmagee SUP is approved to the deliver the internationally recognised ASI SUP Wise Activ program.

Paddling can look easy when you see paddler on the water who knows what they are doing. That effortless gliding along the water does not come without an understanding of key concepts in paddling, the correct stance, paddling technique and developing efficiency in the paddling stroke.

Getting caught in a current, a sudden change of weather, hidden obstacles and moving water traffic along with many other things can lead to unexpected and sometime serious consequences. To stay safe you need to know how to evaluate the hazards in the environment and manage your risk.

The ASI SUP Wise Activ course will provide skill development and knowledge that is essential to paddle safely, efficiently and maximise the fun with your paddling experiences.

It will provide you with…

-an understanding of the hazards and risks around paddling and how to avoid them and paddle safely.

-skill development and coaching in the basics of how to enter the water, start paddling, fall off safely, get back on your board, turn or stop.

-Additional tips, skills options and mastery of the five stages of the paddle stroke and other valuable turning skills

-Over the 4-weeks you will develop from “Starter” to “Improver” to “Cruiser” and with a bit of practice you will be ready for our Cruiser SUP skills course next!!