SUP COURSES

Based on our philosophy and experience, trying stand-up paddling (SUP) without any prior knowledge is almost completely pointless.

Without the proper equipment, safety measures, and technical know-how, you can endanger both yourself and others. Plus, you’ll end up memorizing “moves” that will be much harder to unlearn later than if you had learned the correct techniques from the start.

What is the SUP Bázis Money-Back Guarantee?

If you’re not sure whether SUP is really for you, there’s no risk in giving it a try. If you end up dissatisfied with what you learn from us, we’ll refund the cost of your lesson.

We offer countless possibilities for everyone from 8 to 120 years old, whether you prefer individual or group lessons, for adults or children, single or multiple sessions, or even multi-day camps.

  • If you’re interested in our SUP camps, click here.
  • If you’re interested in our 3-level SUP course, keep reading for the detailed program!

The quality of our training program—not to mention the hundreds of satisfied participants—is also backed by the unique accreditation of ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors – see below). SUP Bázis is the only school in Hungary to meet the international ASI SUP School standards.

Anyone who joins the SUP Bázis training program and successfully masters both the theoretical and practical parts can receive an international certificate, gaining a clear understanding of their abilities so they can confidently tackle the world’s waters.

Aside from beginners, every year we train hundreds of SUP enthusiasts who have been paddling for a while but never learned the basics—so they come to us to finally perfect their technique!

SUP COURSE

35 
  • Includes:
  • 1.5–2 hours of instruction with an ASI instructor
  • Full SUP equipment tailored to your needs
  • 1 of 3-level international ASI certification
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Free cancellation

We offer three different levels of courses.
You will learn and practice the following with us:

BASIC

(1,5 h)
  • Basic safety rules and water traffic etiquette
  • Analysis of the environment and weather, types, characteristics of closed flatwater environments, hidden and visible dangers, how to be proactive and conscious in planning your paddle to prevent accidents
  • Emergency procedures, how to react, and how to seek assistance
  • What to bring with you for SUP, appropriate clothing
  • Characteristics of the SUP board
  • Proper adjustment and grip of the paddle
  • How to get on and off the water
  • Falling and getting back on the board from deep water
  • Paddling on your knees
  • How to stand up on the board
  • Quickly gaining your balance
  • How to stop with the board
  • Board control, straight-line paddling, basic changes in direction
  • Practicing self-rescue techniques for SUP

INTERMEDIATE

(1,5 h)
  • REVIEW OF BASIC LEVEL KNOWLEDGE +
  • How to rent and purchase appropriate equipment (size, shape, etc.) and how to care for, store, and transport it
  • What to do to efficiently and healthily paddleboard (position, posture, paddle grip, the role of the hips, paddle position, dipping, proper stroke rate)
  • Types/parts/differences of SUP equipment
  • Correct stance, i.e., how and where to stand on the board and why
  • SUP rescue techniques, i.e., how to assist other paddleboarders
  • Advanced changes in direction, evasion, maneuvering
  • Wave handling
  • Prone paddling

ADVANCED

(1,5 h + 30 mins "free ride")
  • REVIEW OF INTERMEDIATE LEVEL KNOWLEDGE +
  • Characteristics of allround/touring/race boards
  • SUP etiquette
  • Surf stance
  • step back turn (back/front)
  • Buoy turns
  • Standing start from a dock
  • Jump start from a dock
  • SUP tour routine
  • SUP race routine
  • What is needed for efficient paddling technique - the 5 stages of paddling
  • Practice on narrow/race boards

Curious about SUP? Click below to sign up – no commitment, just more info! We’ll get back to you with all the details to make your paddle adventure amazing!