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isaparasurfing

The International Surfing Association (ISA), founded in 1964, is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. In line with our mission to develop the sport of Surfing in all of its forms across the globe, the International Surfing Association has taken an active role in the development and advancement of Para Surfing to create a global platform for universal access to the sport and enable Para Surfers the opportunity to achieve sporting excellence and inspire others.

Surfability

Surfability UK is a Community Interest Company that provides surfing lessons and experiences for people with additional needs due to disability, illness, injury or learning difficulties.

Our aim is to combine best practice from special education, health care, surfing and lifeguarding to make surfing as inclusive as possible. We cater to our surfers’ additional needs so they can get the most out of surfing while having a safe and really enjoyable experience.

BSUPA

BSUPA’s aims for SUP within the UK

BSUPA aims to protect and promote the sport of paddle boarding in the UK by providing safe entry routes and sustainable ongoing club activities for SUPers, alongside quality and participation-rich events for all abilities.

• Development – growing the sport through SUP clubs, schools, SUP events, in flat water, surf and inland waterways.
• Coaching – through an accredited BSUPA coaching scheme, accredited BSUPA schools and hire centres and promoting good practice.
• Safety – through working with RNLI, ROSPA, AALA and government and non-government organisations to promote safety.
• Representation – to ensure that the sport of stand up paddle surfing is looked after by stand up paddle surfers, to work with the SUP industry and other relevant associations in the best interest of stand up paddle surfing and BSUPA members.
• Members – to provide guidance on access to waterways, 3rd party insurance, advice, information and a focal point for stand up paddling.
• Other Organisations – BSUPA has strong links with other associations and bodies in the UK and intends to grow and build its interaction with other NGBs and sports bodies as the sport develops