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Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer Stream

Learn about the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer Stream designed to build confidence, safety, and technique for paddlers of all backgrounds.

Discipline: Stand Up Paddleboarding Stream: Instructor Trainer Development
Please Note

This is just a summary page of the instructor trainer stream. Learn more about the full program.

Warning

It is strongly recommended that all participants and instructors use a leash when paddling in flatwater and coastal environments. Use of a leash in river environments is at the paddler’s discretion and dependent upon the threat of entanglement.

Published: March 20, 2011 Last updated: May 13, 2026