Course Aim
The WSA SUP Water Safety and Rescue Award has been designed to create a level of
competence for assessing group safety and rescue skills for stand-up paddleboard
[SUP) instructors operating in enclosed flat waters and exposed coastal environments.
Holders of this award will be able to employ a range of rescue techniques, and
knowledge should a situation arise on both flat water and exposed coastline. Emphasis
is also placed on the prevention and management of groups to avoid incidents.
This award is NOT surf or white water river endorsed. The WSA requires anyone
delivering SUP lessons or SUP training in the surf or white water river environment to
hold a recognised surf lifesaving qualification or a river SUP Safety specific
qualification.
Candidates aged 16 and up may take part in training but will not be signed off until they turn 18.
