Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rescue

Course: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rescue

Prerequisite(s): None.

Who Course is For: Stand Up Paddleboarders

Additional Courses you might be interested in:

Wilderness First Aid, River Rescue Certification, Wilderness First Responder

This water rescue class is aimed for students who recreate on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) in a whitewater or flat water environment. This one day rescue class will teach you basic rescue techniques before your next adventure! This SUP rescue course is fun and fast-paced!

Topics Covered Will Include:

  • Rescue Priorities: People, boards, paddles, other gear
  • Evaluate water comfort and confidence
  • Navigation
  • Signals: Whistle, paddle, hand
  • Proper falling techniques
  • Unassisted remounting of board
  • Paddling techniques with a victim on your board
  • Using your board as a rescue tool
  • Rolling unconscious/hypothermic people onto your board