ILS ISA Water Safety Course
This course takes place at Lofoten Beach Camp by one of Norway's most spectacular surf beaches, and will give you an ILS and ISA international certification for first aid and water safety
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About the experience
This course takes place at Lofoten Beach Camp by one of Norway's most spectacular surf beaches, and will give you an ILS and ISA international certification for first aid and water safety
This course will give you an international certification by ILS (International Lifesaving Federation) and ISA (International Surfing Association)
Date
September 10-11, 2026
Time
08:00-17:00 both days
Price
NOK 3900,- (approx. € 335)
(Minimum 8 participants to run the course)
Do not book your flights before the course is confirmed
Use Promo Code ISASUP10 before March 1st to get a 10% Early Bird discount!
Introduction
Through this course, the ISA and ILS have established a global minimum standard for Surf/SUP instructors water safety certification, as water safety requirements vary from country to country on a national level. This collaboration has resulted in a standard safety accreditation that benefits traveling coaches.
The course is designed to complement the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program Courses that currently require all ISA accredited instructors to hold a valid, recognized water safety accreditation. The course helps the ISA build a better world through surfing by promoting water safety world-wide.
The course is run over two days. It contains theory, practical components, and group activities.
Basic SUP Fitness Test
Swim and run to demonstrate SUP skill competency:
• Complete 200m swim in 5 minutes
• Complete 200m run in under 1 minute
Course presenters may extend the Basic SUP Fitness Test depending on conditions and adjust the time-frame accordingly.
Practical Assessments
Unconscious board rescue, basic first aid techniques in various scenarios, and provision of basic emergency care, including CPR.
All participants who successfully demonstrate the competencies will receive an ISA/ILS Water Safety Accreditation that is valid for two years. This accreditation fulfills the minimum water safety requirement for the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program and includes international ILS-endorsement and recognition.
Renewal
The ISA/ILS Water Safety Accreditation must be refreshed every two years
Presenter: Andy Joyce
We are happy to announce that Andy Joyce is flying in from Bournemouth, United Kingdom, to present this course.Turning his love for the water into a career, he started up Surf Steps, his own Surf and SUP training centre in 2005. Andy is an ISA presenter for all coaching and judging awards, a mentor/guide for new ISA presenters and an ISA Development Officer (International). He's been the Surfing England Adaptive Team Manager 2017-2021 and he was the UK National SUP Champion in 2015.
“My dream of a more water filled life was realised through passion, hard work and vision. I see my role is to help people achieve their dreams too!”
Read about several more of Andy's achievements on this link.
Tilleggsinformasjon
Assessment is competency based and successful completion is based upon the following:
• Full attendance of the training course and all practical assessments
• Basic Surf Fitness Test
• Competency in each of the Practical Assessments
• Completion of course participant workbook
Venue
Lofoten Beach Camp, Flakstad
How to get here
Option 1:
• Plane to Bodø
• Ferry Bodø-Moskenes: Torghatten Nord
• Buss from Moskenes (approx. 1 hour to Flakstad): Reis Nordland
Option 2:
• Plane to Leknes via Bodø
• Bus from Leknes (approx. 45 min to Flakstad): Reis Nordland
Accommodation
Moskenesveien 1291
8392 Sørvågen
Prices
Single room: NOK 800,- (approx €69)
Double room: 1100,- (approx €95)
10 % off if you book 30 days in advance / plus 10 % if you book for 7 nights or more
This is the private home of the CEO of SUP Reine, Hallgeir Wendelbo. There is a shared kitchen, shower and wc. Take a look at the house on Facebook
We have 2 available double rooms and one single.
Let us know ASAP if you want to book: hallgeir(att)supreine.no
We have 7 seats in our van for transport to the venue (about 45 minute drive).
Kjerkveien 45
8380 Ramberg
What to bring
- SUP board, paddle, leash*
- Wet suit** (Min. 4/5 mm) The water temperature will be about 13-15°C
- Lunch: Bring your own or check out the menu at Lofoten Beach Bar
- Rain clothes and/or gore-tex!
- Warm woolen clothes – it can be quite cold now after the sun goes down.
- We would recommend to bring waterproof shoes for hiking
*) SUP board/paddle/leash can be rented from SUP Reine or at Lofoten Beach Camp; NOK 300,-
Our boards are Red Paddle Voyager 13'2 inflatables, Lofoten Beach Camp has some big hard boards.
We do not have any race boards, so it would be cool if some of you bring your own!
**) Wet suits can be rented at Lofoten Beach Camp, NOK 400,-
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Practical info
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Difficulty
- medium
- Minstealder
- 16 years
- Maks deltakere
- 12
- Location
- Ramberg, 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
Lofoten Beach Camp, Kjerkveien 45
Ramberg, Nordnorge
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