Flat Water SUP Instructor Course (Level 1)
Become a SUP instructor with SUP Reine! The course is held on the Reinefjord, known as Lofoten's "tenderloin" for paddling, surrounded by fantastic mountains and beautiful nature.
About the experience
Become a SUP instructor with SUP Reine! The course is held on the Reinefjord, known as Lofoten's "tenderloin" for paddling, surrounded by fantastic mountains and beautiful nature.
This course will give you an international certification by ISA (International Surfing Association)
The course is suitable for everyone who wants to teach or guide SUP, but also for those who want to learn more about SUP skills, safety, and to further develop their own SUP technique.
Date and Time
Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 2026
09:00–17:00 both days
Price
NOK 5100,- (approx. € 455), including digital course material, registration, and one year's ISA certification.
Not included:
- SUP rental (NOK 300,- per day), dry- or wetsuit rental (NOK 300,- per day)
- Required e-learning before course start: USD 50
To participate in this course, you must have completed the "ISA Introduction to SUP E-Learning Course" before the physical gathering begins.
The E-learning is USD 50 (approx. NOK 500 € 45), which is paid directly to ISA.
After enrolling for the Flat Water SUP Instructor Course here and registration at ISA Source, you will receive a code that gives you a 50% discount (RRP is USD 100).
Do not book your flights before the course is confirmed
(Minimum 4 participants required to hold the course)
Introduction
The ISA Flat Water Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Instructor Course is designed for introductory SUP instructors that are teaching the sport in the flat water environment (lakes, bays, lagoons and all flat water settings).
Benefits of Attending
The ISA Flat Water SUP Certification is recognized as the international standard of safety, quality, and efficacy for instructors at quality SUP schools around the world.
The ISA Coaching & Instructing Program is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities of those individuals who wish to obtain a scientific approach to the Coaching and Instructing of SUP.
Prerequisites
ISA Introduction to SUP Instructing E-Learning Course
Requirements
• Participation in the Flat Water SUP Certification Course
• Demonstration of a basic level of Stand Up Paddling ability
• Completion of 20 practical hours logged and supervised by an ISA Instructor
• Obtain a valid lifesaving/surf rescue award
• Sign the ISA Coach’s Code of Conduct
Outline
Module 1: Role of the Instructor
Module 2: Safety of the Paddler in Your Care
Module 3: Equipment for the Beginning Sup Student
Module 4: Coaching Methods
Module 5: Skill Development
Module 6: Program Planning
Tilleggsinformasjon
Venue
How to get to Reine Option 1:
- Fly to Bodø.
- Ferry Bodø–Moskenes: Torghatten Nord
- Bus from Moskenes (approx. 10 min to Reine): Reis Nordland
Option 2:
- Fly to Leknes via Bodø.
- Bus from Leknes (approx. 1.5 hours to Reine): Reis Nordland
Accommodation
Moskenesveien 1291
8392 Sørvågen
Prices
Single room: NOK 900,- (ca. €80)
Double room: NOK 1150,- (ca. €100)
10 % discount if you book 30 days in advance. Plus 10 % discount if you book for 7 nights or more.
This is the private residence of Hallgeir Wendelbo, the general manager of SUP Reine. There is a shared kitchen, showers, and toilet. Take a look at the house on Facebook
We have 3 double rooms and one single.
Let us know ASAP if you want to book: hallgeir(att)supreine.no
We have 7 seats for participants in our van for transport to the course location (approx. 15 minutes drive).
Alternative accommodation:
Sverdrupvei 9
8390 Reine
Reineveien 165
8390 Reine
What to bring:
- SUP board, paddle, leash*
- Dry suit/Wetsuit (Min. 4/5 mm)**. The water temperature will be approximately 13-15°C
- Lunch: Bring your own or eat at a café in Reine
- Rain gear and/or Gore-Tex
- Warm wool clothes to wear between water sessions
*) SUP/paddle/leash can be rented from us for NOK 300,-.
Our boards are Red Paddle Voyager 13'2 inflatables.
**) Dry suit/Long John Wetsuit can be rented from us for NOK 300,-.
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Practical info
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Difficulty
- medium
- Minstealder
- 16 years
- Maks deltakere
- 10
- Location
- Reine, Nordnorge
Important information
TERMS AND LIABILITY
Cancellation
- If canceled up to 30 days before the start, the entire course fee will be refunded (minus an administration fee of 5% of the course price).
- If canceled between 30 and 15 days before the start, 50% of the course fee will be refunded.
- If canceled less than 15 days before the start of the course, the course fee will not be refunded.
Liability
- Participation in our activities is at your own risk. SUP Adventures Lofoten AS is not liable for personal injuries, loss of personal belongings, or damage to your own equipment that may occur during the activity.
- We strongly recommend that all participants have a valid insurance.
Meeting point
Reine Guest Harbour - Reineveien 86, 8390 Reine
Reine, Nordnorge
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