Your Path to Certification Begins in the Water.
You were never meant to stay on shore.
And neither were the people you're meant to lead.
Whether it's paddleboarding, SUP yoga, or float-powered fitness, you're not here to follow waves. You're here to make them.
Get certified to teach SUP on open ocean or in the pool — and transform your love for the water into a movement that matters.
October 2-4, 2025 | Okinawa, Japan
Applications Now Open. Limited Spots.
"I just wish I had something like this before I signed up..."
That's what inspired this training.
Because stepping into the SUP world shouldn’t mean guessing your way through it. This isn't just a certification. It's a community, a strategy, and a sea change.
You don’t need to be the strongest in the room. You just need to show up.
You've been thinking about teaching....
You’ve watched others float through it effortlessly.
But inside, you're asking:
Am I strong enough?
Am I experienced enough?
Is this even for someone like me?
You're not alone in those questions.
Maybe you've been paddling for a while but still doubt your technique. Maybe you've never taught before and wonder if you have what it takes. Maybe you think you need to look a certain way or move a certain way to be seen as a "real instructor.
Here’s the truth:
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be passionate.
And that’s exactly why this program exists. Not just to certify you, but to prepare you.
To give you space to wobble before you lead. To give you tools that support both your power and your softness. To remind you that your unique style of leadership is welcome here.
That’s why we created the SUP Bootcamp — so you can test the waters before making the leap.
Let this be your "try-it-on" moment. Your body, your bravery, your beginning.
You've been thinking about teaching....
You’ve watched others float through it effortlessly.
But inside, you're asking:
Am I strong enough?
Am I experienced enough?
Is this even for someone like me?
You're not alone in those questions.
Maybe you've been paddling for a while but still doubt your technique. Maybe you've never taught before and wonder if you have what it takes. Maybe you think you need to look a certain way or move a certain way to be seen as a "real instructor.
Here’s the truth:
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be passionate.
And that’s exactly why this program exists. Not just to certify you, but to prepare you.
To give you space to wobble before you lead. To give you tools that support both your power and your softness. To remind you that your unique style of leadership is welcome here.
That’s why we created the SUP Bootcamp — so you can test the waters before making the leap.
Let this be your "try-it-on" moment. Your body, your bravery, your beginning.
PHAT Mermaids is where water meets worthiness.
Our SUP Instructor Training is built for people who crave more than a certificate.
We give you:
Industry-recognized certs (WPA Level 1, Paddle Into Fitness)
Real-world safety training from a pro SUP athlete & ocean lifeguard
Business tools, AI lesson planners, and marketing support
And a whole lot of soul
In 4 days, you can:
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🌊 Gain 3+ industry certifications
🌊 Lead your first SUP class with confidence
🌊 Claim your place in a global instructor tribe
🌊 Walk away with manuals, cheat sheets, and a branded toolkit
PHAT Mermaids™ SUP Instructor Training – Schedule
Friday – October 3, 2025 -Open Ocean: SUP 101 + SUP Yoga
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Focus: Fundamentals, balance, paddle technique, and SUP Yoga flow
Activities:
Fitness Qualification Swim + Run
SUP Basics & Stroke/Turn Workshop
Balance drills & mini teach backs for SUP 101 + Yoga
Saturday - October 4, 2025 – Open Ocean: Advanced Skills, Rescue & Certification
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Focus: Rescue training, ocean safety, business workshop, teach backs, and certification
Activities:
Fitness Qualification Swim + Run (first thing)
Advanced paddle technique & turns
Ocean safety & rescue scenarios
Teaching simulations / teach backs
Business of SUP workshop
WPA Level 1 Certification Quiz
Optional Surfer’s Sculpt SUP Fitness session at the end
This is for you if:
You’ve been paddling at least a year
You’re craving more leadership on the water
You want to build a water-based business or wellness offering
This may not be for you if:
You’re looking for a passive, print-your-cert programYOUTUBERS
You’re not willing to get wet, wobble, or witness your strength
From fear to Float.
From wobble to Warrior.
From "can I do this?" to "Watch me lead."
This isn’t just training. It’s initiation.
Program Breakdown
October 2 — Pool SUP: Safety, form, rescue drills, fitness foundations
October 3 — SUP 101 + SUP Yoga (Ocean): Paddle technique, yoga flows, anchoring
October 4 — SUP Fitness (Ocean): HIIT classes, cueing, graduation ceremony
Certifications Offered:
SUP Basics (Open Ocean)
SUP Yoga (Pool or Open Ocean)
SUP Fitness (Pool or Open Ocean)
MEET Your Master SUP Instructor
Hey, I'm Anacani!
A former emergency medical professional turned soul-led water woman. After healing my body and spirit through paddleboarding and yoga, I made it my mission to help others lead from the water with confidence and heart.
Now, I train new instructors in the art, business, and embodiment of SUP.
Certified Master SUP Instructor with WPA Level 2 and Paddle Into Fitness
Former EMT & Surgical Oncology Professional — expert in safety and trauma-informed teaching
Creator of PHAT Mermaids, a globally recognized brand rooted in water-based wellness and empowerment
Certification PRICING
Choose Your Wave
Sup 101: Open Ocean
$500
Master paddle + rescue skills
Teach beginner-level SUP classes
Includes WPA Level 1 cert
Marketing + gear guide included
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
SUP Yoga:Open Ocean
$500
Teach Gentle + Nautical Flow
Learn anchoring + board setup
Earn Yoga CEUs + WPA cert
Water-based yoga sequencing tools
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
SUP Fitness: Ocean
$500
Teach HIIT & Surfer’s Sculpt
Use cardio + interval formats
ACE CEUs + WPA certification
Float-based fitness class design
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
SUP Yoga: Pool
$500 (or $195 add-on)
Teach in still water settings
Pool-specific anchoring methods
Adjust flow for pool dynamics
Includes printed pool cheat sheets
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
SUP Fitness: Pool
$500 (or $195 add-on)
Teach pool-based HIIT classes
Aquatic mat + pool drills
ACE credits + safety tools
Use of Float Into Fitness model
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
Full Ocean Certification Bundle
$1,125 (Save $375)
All 3 open water certifications
WPA Level 1 + CEU credits
Business tools + private community
Printed manuals + swag included
Non-refundable, but fully transferable with notice.
Other trainings give you a cert.
We give you a movement.
You’ll walk away with the skills AND the systems to launch your own SUP classes, workshops, or retreats.
Every Certification Includes So Much More Than Just the Water.
You're not just getting certified. You're joining a movement. Whether you're diving into SUP 101, Yoga, or Fitness, every PHAT Mermaids certification includes an unmatched suite of resources that no other instructor training offers:
Access to your private digital dashboard app — organize your class plans, checklists, and water conditions in one place
Three months free in the Heart & Hustle CEO Club — ongoing mentorship, marketing tools, and business strategy support (a $126 value)
Lifetime access to our private instructor community — get feedback from me, brainstorm class ideas, and grow with peers
Printed training manuals + laminated cheat sheets — waterproof guidance, always within reach
Marketing-ready content — including GoPro photos/videos of you teaching during training
Exclusive access to a suite of custom GPTs — tools to help you with lesson planning, business copywriting, social media, and launch prep
Instructor swag + first-dibs on future collaborations and gear discounts
No other SUP certification offers this blend of business, embodiment, and badassery.
SUP 101: Open Ocean
Learn the Foundations. Lead with Confidence.
What You’ll Experience:
You'll spend dedicated time on the water fine-tuning your paddle technique, mastering safe board handling, and building confidence in every stroke. As your instructor, I’ll guide you through advanced turns and rescue drills—drawing from my expertise as a WPA Level 2 Instructor and ocean lifeguard.
You'll gain:
🌊 Pro-level paddle technique, rescue strategies, and water safety skills
🌊 Know-how to teach a beginner SUP class with grace and clarity
🌊 Understanding of the right gear—boards, paddles, anchors, fins—and how to market SUP classes in your community
🌊 Recognition with a WPA Level 1 Certification, ACE continuing education credits, and access to the instructor directory
🌊 —Plus supportive discounts on gear and insurance
SUP Yoga (Ocean or Pool)
Balance Breath + Buoyancy on Open Water.
What You’ll Experience:
Flow through SUP Yoga in still or choppy water with intention, blending breath, body, and buoyancy. You’ll learn how to teach Gentle Wave (restorative, meditative poses) and Nautical Flow (dynamic vinyasa with arm balances and dips), all while anchored in safety and confidence.
You'll gain:
🌊 Advanced paddle technique, rescue skills, and yoga sequencing on water
🌊 Tools to lead both Gentle Wave and Nautical Flow signature classes
🌊 Business-building support via our “Business of SUP Yoga” workshop
🌊 WPA Level 1 Certification, Yoga Alliance CEUs, ACE credits, and placement in the instructor directory—plus bundled benefits like swag, manual access, and actionable marketing tools
SUP Fitness (Ocean or Pool)
Learn the Foundations. Lead with Confidence.
What You’ll Experience:
Dive into SUP-based HIIT and strength-focused movement with Surfer’s Sculpt and Advanced SUP. You'll move through cardio-boosting drills, core-intensive circuits, and energetic interval training—all designed for balanced challenge and buoyant joy.
You'll gain:
🌊 Stroke proficiency, safety know-how, and energetic class structuring
🌊 Ability to teach Surfer’s Sculpt (beach & water workout) and
🌊 Advanced SUP (interval and circuit training)
🌊 Business insight via our “Business of SUP” workshop
🌊 WPA Level 1 Certification, ACE CECs (and other accrediting credits), placement in the instructor directory, and perks like insurance discounts and ongoing community access
Complete Ocean Certification Package
SUP 101 + SUP Yoga (Ocean) + SUP Fitness (Ocean)
What You’ll Experience:
This is the all-in-one wave. Over four immersive days, you’ll master the fundamentals, flow with nature, and push your strength edge — all while developing the confidence, clarity, and creativity to lead on (and off) the board. You'll experience SUP as movement, mindset, and magic.
Whether you’re launching a paddleboard business, expanding your fitness/yoga offerings, or answering a call to the water — this is the path that certifies you fully and sets you apart immediately.
You’ll gain:
✨ All the training from SUP 101, SUP Yoga, and SUP Fitness — bundled together at 25% off
✨ Dual instruction in ocean safety, advanced paddle technique, yoga sequencing, and strength-focused formats
✨ Recognition through WPA Level 1, Paddle Into Fitness certification, Yoga Alliance CEUs, and ACE credits
✨ Business guidance, brand mentorship, private community, custom GPTs, dashboard app access, and more
✨ Printed manuals, laminated lesson guides, GoPro footage of your training, and PHAT Mermaids instructor swag
This is the signature PHAT Mermaids path — for leaders ready to launch bold, heart-aligned SUP experiences.
Bonuses
First 4 signups receive:
Paddle Into Fitness swag (tumblers, hats, etc.)
Exclusive access to AI lesson planning app
Private community support
Heart & Hustle Club free for 3 months
READY TO Jump in?
By the end of this weekend, you'll be:
- Certified, confident, and community-backed
- Supported with tools, templates, and a tribe
- Ready to lead your own SUP classes anywhere in the world
Spots are limited.
Certification is intimate, hands-on, and high-touch.
The next cohort won’t be until Spring 2026.
Refund Policy
Due to limited spots and digital assets, all payments are final. Bootcamp credit can be applied if you upgrade to full training.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Watch this Q&A Video or See Our Most FAQs Below
How much experience do I need?
At least one year of regular SUP experience is recommended.
What gear do I need?
Board, paddle, leash. Rentals available via Marina or limited inflatables from us.
Do I have to be yoga or fitness certified?
Not initially. But you should plan to become certified within 12 months.
Can I use this to build a business?
Absolutely. That’s why you get access to the Heart & Hustle CEO Club, AI business tools, and ongoing support.
Will I have teaching materials to keep?
Yes! Printed manuals, laminated sequence sheets, and lifetime access to the AI dashboard.
Will I have content to market myself after?
Yes. You'll be photographed and filmed by me while practicing during training. Perfect for your socials, site, or pitch decks.
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