L1 SUP Instructor Certification
For those pursuing a career in paddle sports.
May 31, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024
About
We’re excited you’re motivated to advance your SUP skills, and interested in becoming an American Canoe Association SUP Instructor or stepping up your leadership and teaching skills! You’ll be practicing the skills taught in the ACA Level 1 Intro SUP Class. You’ll be assessed on your ability to perform these skills as well as teach them. Passing the course means you’ll be certified to teach ACA Level 1 SUP Intro Classes.
This two day course is taught at our Sea Trek’s Alameda location and is facilitated by Mike Wang (L3 Coastal and Surf Instructor Trainer).
PREREQUISITES
Besides being a competent paddler, you can also paddle in 5-10mph winds, 2mph currents, and perform rescues under these conditions. You should also be comfortable executing moving pivot turns. However, if you don’t meet the above criteria you can still take this course and learn these skills. For those taking Level 1 and Level 2 please note the following: Level 1 requires basic paddling experience but Level 2 requires a significant amount of technical skills and teaching skills. Most folks who have paddled for one year consistently or more have a good chance of passing Level 1; however, most folks take Level 2 twice (once to learn as IDW and once to pass as ICE).
LOCATION
1120 Ballena Blvd., Suite 200, Alameda, CA 94501
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note: If you are signing up for the Level 1 course only when you book your activity select “Level 1 course only.”
For those of you who are taking both the Level 1 & 2 course you will have to book Level 1 & Level 2 courses separately but in each case as you book your activity please select “Level 1 & 2 courses,” as this includes your two course discount. The total for both courses is $500.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
If you need assistance booking this reservation or have any questions, please call us at 415-332-8494.
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