Academy of Surfing Instructors

Setting the World Standard in Surf and Paddle Education.

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ASI is the world's leading training and professional membership organization and international governing body for instructors, coaches and schools in the outdoor recreation industry for surfing, stand up paddle and bodyboarding.

Read about ASI at: https://t.co/X1yLITwmEu

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It's International Women's Day so let us continue to celebrate some of the inspirational women who are integral to our ASI family.

Meet Emma Hepplewhite, who has taken over the running of the wonderful Great Glen Challenge.

Read more: https://t.co/VUFSfizgbI

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ASI caught up with a few of our instructors to ask the question, 'Do you use a wind app for paddleboarding?'

Here's what they had to say: https://t.co/NgmoyVJmvB

#SUPsafety #paddleboard #standuppaddling

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Chris Kenyon catches up with the remarkable Glenn Eldridge in our latest podcast.

From epic paddle endeavours in Hawaii to challenges for Olympic recognition, Glenn remains utterly humble & intoxicating in his retelling of a life less ordinary.

Listen: https://t.co/3knjLkKPBK

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The Official ASI podcast is a weekly one to one with the people who make up our global-spanning ASI family.

Here is a snippet from last week, when ASI Master SUP Yoga Trainer, Leanne Bird joined us.

#mentalhealth #wellbeing #paddleboarding #SUP

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Our CEO for UK and Europe, Chris Kenyon got out on the cold water (and in it) for some demo and testing of the Panda Board Sports Quick Release Waist Belt.

Here are the results: https://t.co/7UfAOvuH1a

#paddleboard #SUP #QRwaistbelt #SUPsafety

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Feb 20. ASI instructor, Cameron Douglas of Derwent Valley SUP in Tasmania, offers some insights into his daily pre-paddle safety checks.

#paddleboard #SUP #SUPsafety #Tasmania

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ASI instructor, Brodie Cambourne utilises the magic of #paddleboarding as treatment, life enhancer, and a tool for healing. Healing others, and as we discover, healing herself.

Let us meet Brodie, an ASI instructor doing incredible things.

Full story: https://t.co/CpXeNS7k90

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Meet Gee Cormack, the inspirational founder of Australian all-female surf school, Chix.

This is her story...

Full story: https://t.co/Bs0C89doK8

#surfing #surf #surfschool #chixsurfschool

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ASI are delighted to announce we will be sponsoring the upcoming #Trent100 event, touted as the UK’s most thrilling team paddle challenge!

Full story: https://t.co/hIkP599h6y

#SUP #paddleboard #standuppaddling

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We were joined by Leanne Bird on the latest #podcast episode where conversation touched upon the positive impact of #paddleboarding and the #ocean on #mentalhealth

Find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Spotify: https://t.co/srHaKP7Btr

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TALKING POINTS - ARE CHEAP INFLATABLE SUP BOARDS A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD?

The first in a new series on ASI looks into the pros and cons of the easily accessible supermarket #SUP board.

Read More: https://t.co/Uc1VRRe3Yc

#paddleboard #standuppaddle

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ASI Instructor, Jarlath McHale of Mayo #Adventure Experience is not only a tip-top #SUP guru, he is also the first European to walk the Inca Trail as a working Porter!

He joined us on the latest ASI #podcast to discuss this and much more.

Listen in: https://t.co/UDK10ryUns

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Over on our YouTube channel, Cameron Douglas of Derwent Valley #SUP School in glorious #Tasmania, has started a new regular video series on location safety checks pre-paddle.

Check it out: https://t.co/GKlNpIysrj

#padlleboarding #standuppaddle

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What is surf culture in 2022?

There is no doubt that echoes from the ghosts of surfing culture past still resonate today. They just go by a different name.

Read More: https://t.co/Emv8WHYIaU

#surfing @kellyslater @ShaneDorian808 #surfculture #wellness #mentalhealth

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There is nothing quite like #paddleboarding with your best friend. So, with that in mind here is advice for paddling with a #dog.

A Guide To Paddle Boarding With Your Dog: https://t.co/4ZCZ17aKof

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The northern hemisphere is still deep into winter, so what better than a few tips on #surfing in cold water!

Make the winter season one that is chock full of great waves and lasting memories.

Tips For Surfing In Winter & Cold Water: https://t.co/QJxwdQRfAj

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Do you have any experience of cold water shock whilst stand up paddling?

This article looks at CWS and asks how ASI instructors deal with it.

#SUP & The Impact Of Cold Water Shock: https://t.co/l0MniMyEKE

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We are delighted to have launched the official ASI #podcast!

Find it on all the usual podcast outlets. All follows, reviews, shares etc are greatly appreciated.

iTunes: https://t.co/eTJltPmLNj

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#Paddleboarding can pose a variety of obstacles. Here we have an article from ASI Master Trainer, Glenn Eldridge, discussing ways to determine the suitability of your paddling location.

Five Ways To Work Out If Your #Paddling Location Is Suitable: https://t.co/IXb4EhJOyW