Becoming a BSUPA School

To become a BSUPA accredited school, you will need to comply with the following voluntary code of conduct:

BSUPA voluntary CODE OF PRACTICE

During 2010 BSUPA recommends that all teaching provision/ schools/ instructors follow the guidelines below to deliver best practice for stand up paddle boarding tuition.

1. Be a qualified BSUPA Instructor
2. Carry the correct personal instructor equipment when undertaking activity sessions.
   1. Waterproof communications
   2. Suitable first aid kit
   3. Std Sailors flick knife
   4. Spares & Tools (leashes etc)
   5. Emergency procedures information
3. Have the correct equipment provision both hard and soft ware for all students (including personal floation devices/Buoyancy Aids).
   
4. Have a functioning safety management system
   1. Commercial Insurance cover
   2. Risk Assessments
   3. SOP, EAP
   4. Accident Reporting procedures
   5. Daily records and maintenance recording
5. Have a suitable and operational motorized rescue craft
6. Have suitable insurance cover.
   

Any school can apply, just download the application form.

If you are intending to teach under-18s, you must also be an AALS licensee.