This award is designed to provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Surf 1 SUP program. This award may be achieved through a course or apprenticeship. Successful candidates receive the Surf 1 SUP Instructor award.

The Surf 1 SUP Instructor is certified to:

conduct the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses and to certify paddlers at these levels: Basic, Advanced Flatwater, Surf 1,
assist on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Surf 2, Touring 1, River 1,
apprentice on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Surf 2, Touring 1, River 1, and
teach SUP in a coastal environment with moderate winds and surf conditions less than 1 metre.

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Course Prerequisites

At least 18 years of age.
Current Paddle Canada membership.
Certification

Paddle Canada Surf 2 SUP skills certification, or equivalent skills and knowledge.
Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor certification.

Experience

Experience beyond that of the Surf 1 SUP skills course.

Recommended

Appropriate lifeguard and surf-rescue training.

How to Register for an Instructor Course

Contact the course director/organization and register with them first.
Register yourself as an instructor candidate member with Paddle Canada by following these steps:
- Are you existing Paddle Canada member or a past skill course student? Login to your account and follow the instructor candidate link there.
- Are you brand new to Paddle Canada? Proceed to the Instructor Candidate membership form.

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The content on this page is provided for information only and could be incorrect or outdated. The course program manual is the official syllabus.

If you have any specific syllabus questions, please get in touch with the Stand Up Paddleboard Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.