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OUR LEADERSHIP COURSES...

Bespoke Canoe Leader Training

Whitewater

Our Canoe Leader Training is a bespoke 1 to 5 day training course for those who want to learn or improve personal paddling and leadership skills to lead groups in grade 2 (3) moving water and/or open water in up to force 4 winds 500m from the shore. 

This course can be 1:1 or in groups of up to 4.

The course will be tailored to the needs of the aspirant leader and  can include:

*Personal Paddling Skills

*Leadership Skills

*Group Management

*Safety and Rescue 

1 Day - From £150pp

3 Days - From £350pp

5 Days - From £500pp

Course Dates:

Available on Request

Whitewater Canoe Leader

Paddle UK Whitewater Canoe Leader Assessment - Moderate Water


The Moderate Whitewater Canoe Leader Assessment is a 1 Day assessment course for those who want to lead groups in grade 2 (3) moving water

The Assessment Criteria Includes:
*Personal Paddling Skills
*Leadership Skills
*Group Management
*Safety and Rescue 

Pre-requisites for Assessment:

* Relevant whitewater safety & rescue training
* Recognised 2 day first aid training
* Leadership Registration via Paddle UK
* 16 years of age or older. 
*Valid Safe Guarding Training


From £265pp

Training also available 


Course Dates: See Calendar of Events

Openwater Canoe Leader
Paddle UK Openwater Canoe Leader Assessment - Moderate Water


The Moderate Openwater Canoe Leader Assessment is a 1 Day assessment course for those who want to lead groups in open water in up to force 4 winds, 500m from the shore. 

The Assessment Criteria Includes:
*Personal Paddling Skills
*Leadership Skills
*Group Management
*Safety and Rescue 

Pre-requisites for Assessment:


* Recognised 2 day first aid training
*Valid Safe Guarding Training

* Leadership Registration via Paddle UK
* 16 years of age or older. 

From £265pp)

Training also available 

Dates Available: See Calendar of Events

Advanced Open Water Canoe
Paddle UK Openwater Canoe Leader Training and Assessment - Advanced Water

Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader Assessment is a 1 Day Assessment in conditions beyond force 4 winds.

Prerequisites for Assessment-
 
*Leadership Registration via Paddle UK
*Valid First Aid Qualification Appropriate to the award

*Valid Safeguarding Training
*18 years of age or older. 

*Full National Association Member


From £300pp
Training also available 

Course Dates: See Calendar of Events

Sea Kayak Leader

Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader Training and Assessment - Moderate Water

Sea kayak leader Tidal is a 1 Day Assessment in moderate sea conditions of up to force 4 winds and up to metre of swell/surf.


Prerequisites for Assessment-

*Leadership Registration via Paddle UK
*Coastal navigation and tidal planning

*Valid First Aid Qualification Appropriate to the award
*Valid Safeguarding Training
*
16 years of age or older. 

*Full National Association Member


From £265pp

Training also available 


Course Dates: See Calendar of Events

Paddlesport Leader

Paddle UK Paddlesport Leader Training and Assessment 

Aimed at paddlers taking on formal leadership responsibilities in benign sheltered water, running safe, quality trips based on their groups needs and wants.
Multi-discipline or Discipline Specific pathways available. 


The Assessment Criteria includes:

*Leadership Skills
*Personal Paddling Skills
*Rescue Skills
*Knowledge, Understanding and Experience


Prerequisites for Assessment

*
Leadership Registration via Paddle UK
*Valid First Aid Qualification 
*Valid Safeguarding Training
*
16 years of age or older. 

*Full National Association Member
 
From £250pp 

Training also available 


Course Dates: See Calendar of Events

Touring Leader

Paddle UK Touring Leader Training and Assessment 

Aimed at paddlers taking on formal leadership responsibilities in moderate open water (up to force 4 winds) and grade 1 (2) rivers, running safe, quality trips based on their groups needs and wants. Multi-discipline or Discipline Specific pathways available.

The Assessment Criteria includes:

*Leadership Skills
*Personal Paddling Skills
*Rescue Skills
*Knowledge, Understanding and Experience


Prerequisites for Assessment

*
Leadership Registration via Paddle UK  
*Valid First Aid Qualification 
*Valid Safeguarding Training
*
16 years of age or older. 

*Full National Association Member
 
From £300pp
Training also available 


Course Dates: See Calendar of Events

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