Stand Up Paddle School
LEARN SUP IN INDIA
STAND UP PADDLE in INdia WITH SFI ACCREDITED SUP SCHOOL
India has a massive coastline & some of the best locations to learn SUP in the world! The eastern coast of India has pristine blue waters & is dotted with harbouring islands. Stand Up Paddle is an exciting sport & a great workout in general. With the right conditions & an experienced instructor, anyone can learn how to balance on a stand up paddle board.
School location
Our Stand Up Paddle school is located in the state of Tamil Nadu on the southeast coast of India. The channel between India & Sri Lanka is dotted with islands, lagoons & surf spots. We have absolutely flat water conditions every day in our summer season which is from April to September on the North coast of the island and in our winter season which is from December to March on the South coast of the island.
Why learn with us?
Our Stand Up Paddle School is accredited with the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) & courses run under the supervision of an International Surfing Association (ISA) Certified Instructor & Course presenter.
Quality gear
Our SUP school has quality gear suitable for different levels of learning. Various shapes, sizes and colours.
Continued mentorship
Our instructors and guides continue to mentor you through your journey with the sport, sharing their experience and providing you with the right information at the right time.
Making champions
Our instructors have successfully trained athletes who have consistently won national medals in the sport as well as developed star ISA Flat Water SUP Instructors as well as expedition leaders who have conquered some epic coastal credits over the last decade.
Vocational pathways
SUP offers vocational pathways for those interested in making a career in sports as an athlete, coach or sports development as well as options in adventure sport tourism or eco tourism.
Discover SUP in Rameswaram, Palkbay, Tamil Nadu
DISCOVER SUP
Introduction to SUP
Learn to stand up paddle in the beautiful coastline enjoying the waters, paddling by lush green lands and being one with nature. Learn the basics of SUP and fall in love with this upcoming adventure sport!
Many times, we also get the opportunity to spot interesting marine biodiversity and traditional fishing methods along the way.
SUP Lessons & rentals in india
COURSES
As a beginner you have a variety of lesson packages to choose from which we have curated to suit the duration of your holiday, your learning style & even your budget - starting with our short 2 day beginner course to professional programs. We can even help you customise your own learning experience.
SUP LEVEL 1
Begin your journey with SUP
Learn the fundamentals of SUP with a professional coach. The Level 1 standup paddleboarding course builds theoretical and practical knowledge while ensuring you have a great time.
SUP Level 1 is a 1 day course
SUP LEVEL 2
Learn to tour on SUP
Get ready to explore the potential that SUP has to offer. You will learn towing techniques, buddy and self rescue skills and become proficient at SUP. At the end of your course you will be made to execute a 10km stand up paddle trip in confined open waters with the help of your instructor.
The SUP Level 2 is a 2 day course
SUP LEVEL 3
Get Independent with SUP
Stand up Paddle Level 3 is about making the paddler an independent one. Learn to plan & execute a Stand Up Paddle trip on your own. Advance your skills on the water & learn essential skills like camp craft & survival techniques. This course is challenging with assignments in coastal navigation, skill circuits & self rescue techniques.
Once you complete your SUP Level 3 course your certificate is a passport to renting gear & executing SUP trips on your own.
The SUP Level 3 is a 2 day course
SUP BOOTCAMP
Beginner to Independent
Level 1 + 2 + 3 all in one bootcamp! This Stand Up Paddle course encompassed all three levels over a period of four days. Suitable for participants who would like to put in the hard work to learn all the necessary skills to become an independant standup paddler.
This bootcamp covers the skills in the SUP Level 1, 2 & 3 courses.
SUP bootcamp is a 4 day course
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
If you want to make your passion for standup paddling into a professional one, then these courses are made just for you. We highly recommend you sign up for the training program with a lot of logged paddling experience to be able to demonstrate the skills required for the entry test. Quest Academy’s SUP instructors are well sought by companies & hotels for their ability to deliver high quality experiences in a safe learning environment.
ISA FLATWATER SUP INSTRUCTOR COURSE
The ISA Flatwater SUP Instructor course helps develop SUP instructors under the International Surfing Association. The instructor development program focusses on developing teaching skills and maintaining safety during beginner SUP lessons in flatware conditions. The course is presented by an ISA Course presenter over 2 days. To be a qualified instructor the participant must have an active ISA/ILS Aquatic Rescue or an ILS beach lifeguard certification. To read more about the benefits and procedure of becoming an ISA Flatwater SUP Instructor, check out our blog (click here).
*Note qualified instructors have to revalidate their instructor certification annually by maintaining a valid ILS Aquatic Rescue certificate & online revalidation with ISA.
ISA/ILS AQUATIC RESCUE COURSE
The ISA/ILS Aquatic Rescue Water Safety course for SUP & SURF Instructors is for upcoming instructors to maintain their rescue qualifications. The course is presented by an ISA/ILS Course presenter over 2 days and a pre-requisite for your ISA instructorship.
*Note certified participants must physically participate in this course every 2 years to revalidate their certificates.
BOOK YOUR SUP COURSES ONLINE
You can now book SUP courses online from the courses scheduled below. If you would like to schedule a customised course schedule contact us by email.
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Stand Up Paddle in India
Learn more about SUP in India
Stand up paddle boarding or SUP as it’s popularly called, uses a longboard and a paddle. It’s an easier way to surf waves or paddle the waters. The sport is fun when your balance is challenged by ripples or small waves in the water when you get started. In time it’s all part of the fun.