SUPs are awesome! More and more people are discovering the joy of being on the water with a SUP, so here are all of our paddleboarding courses in one place, and links through to more information.
If you aren't sure which course or qualification would be best for you, just get in touch and I can talk you through the options and help you to decide what's best.

Family SUP lesson in Wawrickshire
Bespoke SUP Coaching

Looking to get into the wonderful world of SUP but not sure where to start? Or want a bit of guidance getting the best out of your board?  Just get in touch and let me know what you'd like to do, and I can design a session to help you to make the most of your time on the water. Price information is here

SUP Sheltered Water Award
SUP Sheltered Water Award

This Paddle UK  Personal Performance Award will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be able to have an enjoyable and safe trip on the water up to 200 metres from shore, in up to force 3 in winds. This award can be incorporated into a bespoke skills day, or I can put on a day for you - just get in touch to arrange.

SUP support module
SUP Instructor

This 2 day Paddle UK course will get you off to a great start in your SUP career! You will be able to lead taster sessions in very sheltered water, under the safety management systems of a club, centre, or organisation.

British Canoeing SUP Coach Training
SUP Coach Award

The Paddle UK SUP Coach Awards are a fantastic way to really understand the learning and coaching process, and how to apply that knowlegde to paddleboarding. There's lots of information about the coach awards here

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SUP Sheltered Water Leader Award - New for 2025

The Paddle UK SUP Sheltered Water Leadership Award is for you if you are confident paddling in winds of up to beaufort force 3, and on slow moving rivers, and would like to be able to lead groups in those environments. There's lots more information about the leadership awards here.

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SUP Inland Open Water Leader Award

The Paddle UK SUP Inland Open Water Leadership Award is for you if you are confident paddling in winds of up to F4, and would like to be able to lead groups in larger inland lakes (where you could be up to 500m from shore. There's lots more information about the leadership awards here.