Our kayaking coaching is suitable for all abilities – with the choice of one off bespoke sessions to four week paddlesport development programmes.

When you're ready to take the next steps, our instructors will advise you to book onto an assessment, you'll soon be ready to paddle on the public sessions.

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To paddle our Lake, Legacy or Olympic Course in a canoe or kayak you’ll need to have successfully completed one, or both of our Paddlesport Competency Assessments.

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Personalised bespoke kayaking tuition focuses on developing skills and performance. Whether you’re looking for one-to-one coaching or a group session these lessons will improve your confidence and provide you with personal feedback to help you reach your goals.

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Stadium Raft Guide Training

Are you looking to lead on artificial white water courses? 

• Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? 
• Do you have experience of white water rafting on man made artificial sites? 
• Are you looking to support your club or centre? 

If so, the Stadium Raft Guide could be for you! 

Course requirements:

• Minimum age 16 years 

Course duration:

• 8 hours split over 2 days

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Stadium Raft Guide Assessment

Ready for your next step? Take your stadium rafting assessment with us! 

Your assessor will guide you through the stages of arranging your assessment, discussing with you the best times and dates for the assessment, helping you ensure you have a group to lead and the appropriate assessment conditions on the day. 

By the end of the assessment, you will have to demonstrate knowledge and skills in four areas: 

• Personal Paddling Skills 
• Rescue Skills 
• Safety, Leadership and Group Skills 
• Theory 

The assessment takes place over a typical paddling day, depending on the logistics relating to access to suitable environments, you and your assessor may agree a longer assessment. 

Course requirements:

• Minimum age 16 years
• Full National Association Membership
• Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing Awarding Body recognised 1-day First Aid Award 
• Valid (within 3 years) Safeguarding Training recognised by British Canoeing Awarding Body
• Recommended Stadium Raft Guide Training 

Course duration:

• 1 Day Assesment

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Paddlesports Instructor

Do you want to have fun? Do you like to spend time on the water with likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to paddlesport by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions? 

If so your pathway to becoming a Paddlesport Instructor starts here.

Course requirements:

• Minimum age 16 years 
• Full National Association Membership 
• Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing Awarding Body recognised 1-day First Aid Award 
• Valid (within 3 years) Safeguarding Training recognised by British Canoeing Awarding Body 
• Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training (PSRC) 

Course duration:

• 2 days

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Paddlesports Safety and Rescue

Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? 

Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? 

Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment? 

Then the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is for you! 

Your course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water. 

Course duration:

• 6 hours

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