Three people carrying stand-up paddleboards on their backs.
Location: Lower Nith-River, Paris, Ontario. Photo credit: Tyler Backus

Surf 2 SUP Instructor

Discipline: Stand Up Paddleboard Stream: Instructor Development

This award is designed to provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Surf 2 SUP Program. This award may be achieved through a course or apprenticeship. Successful candidates will receive the Surf 2 SUP Instructor award.

The Surf 2 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, Surf 2,
  • assist on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Touring 1 and River 1,
  • apprentice on the following Paddle Canada SUP skills courses, with prerequisite skills: Touring 1 and River 1, and
  • teach SUP in a coastal environment with moderate winds and surf conditions up to 3 metres.
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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 Surf 1 SUP Instructor certification.
  • First Aid
    • Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14–16 hours).
  • Experience
    • Experience beyond that of the Surf 2 SUP skills course.
  • Recommended
    • Appropriate lifeguard and surf-rescue training.

How to Register for an Instructor Course

  1. Contact the course director/organization and register with them first.
  2. 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.