Water Skills Academy (WSA) have organised an Industry Day and also a SUP Symposium for all avid paddlers, coaches and anyone wanting learn and experience new SUP opportunities.
Paddlesport Industry Day 2022: Hayling Island, 14th October 2022
The Board Sport and Paddle industry day is the first of its kind and a must for all coaches, paddlers, surfers, trainers, schools, clubs, centre owners, managers and manufacturers.
As SUP and Surf continue to grow worldwide, opportunities present themselves in new venues, disciples the ages of our users and our commitment to key principals. WSA are proud to bring together a varied group of speakers to educate, inspire and entertain. This year’s schedule of keynote speakers include;
• Tim Morton (Adventure RMS) – Five Key Safety Messages From One Thousand Safety Management Reviews
• Prof Tim Marsh (Anchor & Marsh) – Safety Culture
• Julian Penney (PHAROS) – Communicating Through A Critical Incident & The Implications And Impact Of Social Media
• Jason Taylor (Tirio) – Judgement and Decision Making for Adventure Sports Leaders and Guides – a Behavioural Approach.
• SUP it and Sea – From Amateurs to Adventurers: Lessons from a First Expedition
SUP Symposium 2022: Hayling Island, 15th-16th October 2022
The 2022 WSA SUP Symposium is a great weekend for all Stand Up Paddlers from coaches looking for educational CPD and recreational paddlers wanting to learn and experience new SUP opportunities. The event is open to all, no matter what organisation you affiliate with, where you paddle or what discipline you paddle.
WSA are lucky to have fantastic support from industry leaders, Starboard, Oshea, Fanatic, SIC, Blackfish, Palm to name a few. WSA have added new workshops from last years feedback so book early to avoid any disappointment.
Please click here to view our full programme and time slots – don’t delay as these will be popular and spaces are limited.
Saturday's Courses - WSA SUP Symposium
• Race Director (ALL WEEKEND)
• iSUP Smart (ALL DAY)
• SUP Safety and Rescue (ALL DAY)
• Beginner Surf
• Technique
• Wing SUP
• SUP Fit
• Tidal Navigation
• Downwind
• SUP Yoga Introduction For Instructors
• SUP Yoga Recreational
• Outrigger Canoe
• Packraft TasterTeaching
• Teaching, Coaching and Learning
• Head Games & Mind
• Leave No Trace
Sunday's Courses - WSA SUP Symposium
• Race Director (ALL WEEKEND)
• iSUP Smart (ALL DAY)
• SUP Safety and Rescue (ALL DAY)
• Coastal Journey
• Technique
• Wing SUP
• Outrigger Canoe
• The Paddle
• Rough Water Handling
• Multi Day Touring: Kit and Equipment
• Ladies Only
• Packraft Taster
• SUP Yoga Introduction For Instructors
• SUP Yoga Recreational
If you would like to book or find out more, please click the link below.