The Paddler ezine Issue 50 Autumn/Fall 2019 | Page 79

11 SUP Coaching awards cover: British Canoeing is also offering four NEW pathways for anyone wanting to coach SUP progressive sessions. Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Coach For anyone wanting a formal and regulated qualification coaching SUP in a sheltered water environment. Stand Up Paddleboard Open Water Coach Looking to operate further afield and want to coach the skills needed to tackle bigger environments? Try our Open Water course which will teach you to operate up to 500 metres from the shore in winds of up to force 4. Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Coach Stand Up Paddleboard Race Coach Focus solely on your SUP race skills in open water environments. Technical, tactical, physiological and psychological aspects are all part of this programme. The white water presents exciting challenges and develops skills, confidence and safety awareness operating on grade 2 and 3.