Why become an Endorsed Guide? The Guide Endorsement is aimed at leaders, who are involved in guiding activity, particularly those working within Adventure Tourism and Commercially. Your endorsement supports and recognises your experience and that you have developed the skills required to fulfil a guiding role. Looking for an Endorsed Guide? Then open the finder…
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Looking to lead paddlesport journeys? Do you want to lead people from all walks of life on sheltered water? Are you a paddler or do you have experience of paddling? Do you want to support your club leading mixed craft? If so, the Paddlesport Leader Award could be for you! Why become a Paddlesport Leader?…
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The New Paddlesport Touring Leader Do you want to lead paddlers on their next adventure? Are you a paddler or do you have experience of paddling? Do you want to support your club leading mixed craft? If so, the Paddlesport Touring Leader Award could be for you! WHY BECOME A PADDLESPORT TOURING LEADER? First of…
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The New Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader Become a Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader! Looking to lead paddleboarders? Do you want to lead a group of paddleboarders in moderate coastal waters? Are you a paddleboarder or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club, centre or organisation? If…
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The New Stand Up Paddleboard Inland Open Water Leader Become a SUP Inland Open Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of paddleboarders in moderate inland open waters? Are you a paddleboarder or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club, centre or organisation? If so,…
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Become a White Water Leader! Looking to lead journeys on white water? Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 2(3) white water rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the White Water Leader could be for you! Why become a White Water Leader? First of…
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The New Canoe White Water Leader Become a Canoe White Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of canoeists on white water rivers? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Canoe White Water Leader could be for…
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Become a Canoe Open Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of canoeists in open water? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience canoeing in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Canoe Open Water Leader could be for you! Why become a Leader? First of all,…
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Become a Surf Kayak Leader! Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in moderate surf? Are you a surf kayaker or do you have experience paddling in a surf environment? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Surf Kayak Leader could be for you! Why become a Surf Kayak…
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Become a Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal)! Do you want to lead a group of kayakers in moderate non-tidal water? Are you a sea kayaker or do you have experience paddling on the sea or open water? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal) Award could be for you!…
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Become a Sea Kayak Leader (tidal)! Do you want to lead a group of sea kayakers in moderate tidal water? Are you a sea kayaker or do you have experience paddling on the sea? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Sea Kayak Leader (tidal) Award could be for you! Why become…
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Become a Stadium Raft Guide 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…
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Become a Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal)! Do you want to lead a group of sea/ touring kayakers in advanced non-tidal water? Are you a sea kayaker or do you have experience paddling on the sea? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal) Award could be for…
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Become an Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (tidal)! Do you want to lead a group of sea kayakers in advanced tidal water? Are you a sea kayaker or do you have experience paddling on the sea? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (tidal) Award could be for you!…
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Looking to lead a flotilla of rafts on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of guiding on grade 4? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Raft Trip Leader (Grade 4) could be for…
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Looking to lead a flotilla of rafts on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of guiding on grade 3? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Raft Trip Leader (Grade 3) could be for…
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Looking to lead groups of people white water rafting on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Raft Guide (Grade 4) could be for you! Why…
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Become a Stadium White Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of paddlers on a white water course? Are you a white water kayaker or do you have experience paddling at white water Stadiums? Do you want to support your club, centre or organisation? If so, the Stadium White Water Leader could be…
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Looking to lead groups of people white water rafting on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Raft Guide (Grade 3) could be for you! Why…
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Looking to lead groups of people white water rafting on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Raft Guide (Grade 2) could be for you! Why…
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Become an Advanced White Water Leader! Looking to lead journeys on advanced white water? Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 4 white water rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced White Water Leader could be for you! Why become an Advanced White…
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Become an Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of canoeists on advanced open water? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience paddling in advanced environments? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Award could be for you! Why become…
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Become an Advanced Canoe White Water Leader! Do you want to lead a group of canoeists on grade 3(4) white water? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience paddling in advanced rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Award could be for you! Why…
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Become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader! Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in advanced surf? Are you a surf kayaker or do you have experience paddling in a surf environment? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Award could be for you! Why become…
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Looking to expand your knowledge of trip planning and organisation? Are you looking to plan a trip or expedition? Do you want to explore the considerations needed when organising a trip? Do you want to support your paddlers in the build up to your expeditions? If so, the Trip Planning and Organisation Module could be…
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Customer Experience is key to personal recommendation and repeat bookings. Do you want to put customers at the forefront on your journeys and trips? Are you looking at how to match your client’s expectations? Do you want to add value to your paddler’s experiences? If so, the Customer Experience Module could be for you! Why…
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Are you looking to expand your knowledge in the environment and sustainability? Are you interested in protecting the thriving natural environment? Do you want to support and inspire other paddlers? If so, the Environment and Sustainability module could be for you! Why choose the Environment and Sustainability module? This module is open to anyone wanting…
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Looking to expand your knowledge of the leadership principles? Do you want to explore and consider your own leadership style? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of the influences on leadership behaviour and decision making? Do you want to better support your paddlers during trips and journeys? If so, the Leadership module could be…
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Looking to expand your knowledge of camp craft and expedition skills? Do you want to make the most out of journeying in your chosen craft? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of guiding in your chosen environment? Do you want to support your paddlers during expeditions? If so, the Camp Craft and Expedition Skills…
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Become a Bell Boat Helm! Looking to lead bell boat journeys? Do you want to lead people from all walks of life on sheltered water? Are you a paddler or do you have experience of paddling? Do you want to support your centre, school or club as a Bell Boat Helm? If so, becoming a…
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