Bracing (using the paddle to support getting out through the surf)
High cadence acceleration
Sweep stroke in the surf zone
Cross draw in the surf zone
Breaking through waves
Catching waves
Knowledge
Clothing
Paddles
Board design
Safety equipment
Tides
Surf etiquette
Reading the surf zone
Decision making
Injury prevention
Buddy system
Heritage
Course Prerequisites
Advanced Flatwater SUP skills course or equivalent skills and knowledge.
Paddlers need time and practice to sufficiently develop the skills learned in the prerequisite course before registering in this course.
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