Youth SUP Advanced Training Camp
From: $1,800
Designed by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association, this dedicated Youth SUP course in Hong Kong challenges 13- to 18-year-olds to build athletic momentum from day one technique to day two pivot turns. Participants who hold the Beginner certificate will refine their physical power and qualify for the Intermediate Bronze credential after passing the day-three 2km timed assessment.
Highlights
- Three-day intensive camp: technique consolidation, advanced turning, and a 2 km timed assessment
- Open-water training — applies sheltered-water Beginner skills against real wind, chop, and current
- Pathway to the Association’s SUP Intermediate Bronze certificate (digital; issued after passing the day-3 assessment)
- Three cohort dates available: Jul 22–24, Aug 5–7, or Aug 19–21
Details
- Meeting Point: Sai Kung Sha Ha Road
- Age: 13–18
- Swim Requirement: 25 m unassisted; must hold the Association’s SUP Beginner certificate
- Price: $1,800 per person
- Price Includes: SUP equipment (board, paddle, leash), safety gear, instructor, and the digital SUP Intermediate Bronze certificate (subject to passing the day-3 assessment)
- Dates (pick one cohort):
- Cohort 1 — 22, 23, 24 July 2026
- Cohort 2 — 5, 6, 7 August 2026
- Cohort 3 — 19, 20, 21 August 2026
- Time: 10:00 – 13:00 each day
Three-Day Itinerary
(Subject to change due to weather or operational factors)
- Day 1 — Technique reinforcement and endurance: review of correct paddling posture, core engagement, and stroke variants; board-balance drills (single-leg, squat, turn); extended continuous-paddle practice.
- Day 2 — Turning, manoeuvring, and open-water adaptation: foundational and advanced turning (sweep, cross-step, pivot, 360°); sideslip, evasive manoeuvres, S-line and obstacle drills; on-board rescue technique.
- Day 3 — 2 km timed assessment: review of days 1 and 2; 2 km timed assessment (to be completed within 45 minutes). Passing the assessment is required for certificate issuance.
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 certificate is issued directly by the body that operates the qualification framework.
- 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.
Min people: 4
- If there are less than 4 people, we might arrange for you to join another group. Program might be cancelled if there are less than 4 people joined
- Coach & Student ratio at 1:8
