SUP Fest 2026
From: $350
Earn the official SUP Beginner certificate from the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association — at $350 per person (standard course rate $500), with six dates available across June 2026.
SUP Fest 2026 extends the standard two-hour Beginner course to three hours at Sha Ha Road, Sai Kung. The additional hour lets participants consolidate paddle technique, balance recovery, and water-safety fundamentals before the certification assessment. The festival fee includes all equipment, ISA-qualified instruction, the SUP Beginner e-certificate, and a Speedo/Arena 25% discount e-voucher.
Course Highlights
- SUP Beginner e-certificate issued by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association — the entry-level qualification within the Association’s SUP certification pathway.
- Speedo / Arena 25% discount e-voucher (applicable to regular-priced merchandise), issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Special event pricing: $350 per person (the standard SUP Beginner Group rate is $500). This fee includes an additional hour of instruction and all necessary equipment.
- Each session has a defined participant cap; please select an available date in June.
Course Details
- Meeting Point: Sha Ha Road, Sai Kung
- Age: 8 years and above (participants under 18 require a parent or guardian)
- Swim Requirement: Ability to swim 50 metres unassisted
- Price: $350 per person (special event pricing)
- Price Includes: 3-hour SUP Beginner certificate course, all equipment (board, paddle, PFD), ISA-qualified instructor, Speedo/Arena 25% discount e-voucher, SUP Beginner e-certificate
- Choose One Date: 6 / 7 / 13 / 14 / 20 / 21 June 2026
- Time: 10:00 – 13:00
- Registration Deadline: 7 days prior to each session
Session Itinerary
(Subject to change due to weather or operational factors)
- 09:50 — Arrival: Register at Sha Ha and receive your assigned board, paddle, and PFD.
- 10:00 – 11:30 — Theory and Fundamentals: Instruction covers paddle grip, stance, balance recovery, and water safety. On-water practice near the shore commences once foundational techniques are consolidated.
- 11:30 – 12:30 — Coached Practice: Open-water paddling in calm conditions with direct feedback from the instructor, focusing on distance and directional control.
- 12:30 – 13:00 — Certification and Conclusion: Demonstration of basic competencies; the e-certificate and Speedo/Arena voucher will be sent to your registered email address following completion.
Why Choose the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association?
- The Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association issues SUP qualifications through its certification framework. Training with the Association means your certification is issued directly by the certifying body.
- Skill progression follows a structured pathway: Beginner, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level develops technique, water-reading, and rescue skills in sequence.
- All instructors hold International Surfing Association (ISA) qualifications. The Association operates primarily at Sai Kung.
- The Beginner certification is the entry point to the Association’s progression pathway, leading into intermediate and advanced training as well as the Association’s race programme.
Booking & Payment:
- After submitting the booking request, please wait for our confirmation email and payment instructions before payment to ensure availability.
- After receiving the emails, please use the link in our email to pay within 12 hours to reserve your spot.
What do I need to bring?
- Must bring: Water sports shoes that cover your toes, swimwear, extra clothing, hat, sunscreen, dry bag and drinking water of 750ml or more.
- You are also suggested to bring sunglasses (with a floating belt), put on sunscreen and insect repellent before the event. You’ll also need dry clothes for changing after the event.
- To start the event on time, please kindly change your clothes and settle your personal belongings in advance.
