Paddlesport Leader Training

  • kayaking

  • 2 days

  • Up to 6 people
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    Wokingham Waterside Centre

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    (4.6)

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    Reading, GB

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    This is a 2 day activity

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  • Description

    British Canoeing accredited Paddlesport Leader Training Course, please familiarise yourself with the course details before booking here.

    Requirements
    1. Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing recognised 1-day first aid award.
    2. Home nation association membership (e.g. British Canoeing membership.)
    What to bring
    1. Clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather that you’re willing to get wet (e.g. warm clothes in colder months or shorts/t-shirt in the summer. Please no jeans, crocs, or flip-flops. Remember it may be warm outside but the water may still be cold!)
    2. Spare clothes and shoes.
    3. A hat.
    4. Any medication you may require throughout the day - please ensure the instructor is made aware of this.
    5. A towel
    6. Lunch/food to keep your energy up.
    7. A drink to keep you hydrated, we will provide tea, coffee and water.
    8. Any personal or leadership specialist kit you may own (e.g. buoyancy aid, cag, etc).
    9. We can provide cags and trousers (wind proof and stops some water) to keep you warmer.
    10. We will provide boats, buoyancy aids and paddles.



    Itinerary

    The course is designed to support you developing the required skills for the paddlesport leader assessment. You will cover:

    1. Leadership skills
    2. Personal paddling skills
    3. Rescue skills
    4. Underpinning background knowledge, understanding, and experience.

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a month ago

Fabulous team. I signed up to go on a sea kayaking holiday in Norway, having never been kayaking before. In 4 lessons with four different instructors I was given first class support. I was able to keep the pace on ...

Tara Paonessa

Tara Paonessa

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2 months ago

A lovely place for dog walking and cycling. My double digit son attended there intermediate course, he had a fantastic instructor. Who taught them many new skills whilst still enjoying the activity. Thank you again.

Andrew Pettet

Andrew Pettet

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2 months ago

A lovely place for dog walking and cycling. My double digit son attended there intermediate course, he had a fantastic instructor. Who taught them many new skills whilst still enjoying the activity. Thank you again.

Andrew Pettet

Andrew Pettet

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2 months ago

A lovely place for dog walking and cycling. My double digit son attended there intermediate course, he had a fantastic instructor. Who taught them many new skills whilst still enjoying the activity. Thank you again.

Andrew Pettet

Andrew Pettet

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2 months ago

Such an amazing experience! Because that I my first time in a kayak, i booked a training session for 2, with a 9yo. The coach was brilliant, very patient, and we felt confident to enjoy 1h of kayaking. They have showers ...

Luciana Gomes Chagas

Luciana Gomes Chagas

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