Class & Pricing

What is Included in the WPA Instructor Class?

First, we hope you will experience learning in a fun and dynamic atmosphere as we discuss, learn and develop, strong instructors.

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WPA Instructor Class Pricing

  • $295 Per Person Semi-Private for 1 1/2 Day Class for 2 to 8 People 
  • $395 Private Training for 1 1 /2 Day Class – Single Person
  • $495 Per Person Semi Private for 2 – 2 1/2 Day Class – 2 to 8 people
  • $695 Private Training for 2 – 2 1/2 Day Class – Single Person 


Here are the Paddle Board Class Topics:

Board/equipment considerations

SUP etiquette

Safety planning

Injury prevention

Water dynamics

Boating laws

Water safety information

Proper Gear/Clothing

Strokes

Stances

Maneuvers

Rescue techniques

Five steps in leading an introductory class

Paddle Board Instructor Class Schedule

The entire class can be done in person or we also offer a Zoom Class to review the WPA Class Work Book and the Sea Dog Sup Nation supplemental documents and information. We coordinate how this works based on the specific group of attendees and their schedules. This accommodates people who only have 1 day for the on the water training available. We have included general outline of our 1 to 4 day class schedules. Each schedule is planned based on availability, flight schedule and paddle boarding ability and teaching experience of the attendee.

Zoom or Book Work Portion of Class:

  • At Home Review of WPA Instructor Class Work Book
  • Take the WPA Instructor Class at home marking answer with a pencil dot
  • At Home Review of Sea Dog SUP Nation Supplemental Class Docs

Zoom or Book Work Portion of Class:

  • 1 Hour Review of WPA Instructor Class Work Book
  • 1 1/2 Hour to Hour Review of the WPA Instructor Test
  • 1 -2 Hour Review and Discussion of Sea Dog SUP Nation Supplemental Class Docs

On Water Portion of Class:

  • One Day Class: 5 hours on the Water Instruction (book work completed in advance)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 Day Class:

    Day One: Review of WPA Work Book and Test 2- 3 Hours
    Happy Hour and Dinner Social Evening with SUP Topics too or hit the town**
    Depending on arrival times may include a tour around our islands!

    Day Two: Morning on the Water training
    Break for Lunch
    Afternoon Rescue Training Followed by Fun Paddle
  • Day Three:
    Tag Along On a Tour if Available
    On Water and Off Water Training Based on Needs of Student
  • Day Four: On Water and Off Water Training Based on Needs of Student

    **Meals and Drinks are A La Carte and not included in class fee