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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Become a Sea Kayak Leader! 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 Award could be for you! Why become a Sea…
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Become a White Water Kayak Leader! Looking to lead journeys on white water? Do you want to lead a group of kayakers on moderate white water? Are you a white water kayaker or do you have experience paddling in moderate white water? Do you want to support your club? If so, the White Water Kayak…
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Become a Canoe Leader! Looking to lead canoeists? Do you want to lead a group of canoeists in moderate white water and moderate inland water? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience paddling in moderate conditions? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Canoe Leader Award could be for you!…
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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…
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Become a River Raft Guide Grade 2(3) 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 white water rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the…
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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 natural rivers? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the River Trip Leader could be for you! Why…
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Become a River Raft Guide Grade 4 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 white water rafting? Do you have experience of rafting on grade 4 rivers? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If…
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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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Looking to lead advanced river journeys? Do you want to lead a group of paddlers on advanced river journeys in white water OC1s? Are you a white water OC1 paddler or do you have experience paddling in advanced white water? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced White Water OC1 Leader…
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Become a White Water OC1 Leader! Looking to lead journeys on white water? Do you want to lead a group of white water OC1 paddlers on moderate white water? Are you a white water OC1 paddler or do you have experience paddling in moderate white water? Do you want to support your club? If so,…
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Become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader! Looking to lead journeys on advanced surf? Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in advanced surf environments? 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…
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Become a Advanced White Water Kayak Leader! Looking to lead advanced river journeys? Do you want to lead a group of paddlers on advanced river journeys in white water kayaks? Are you a white water kayaker or do you have experience paddling in advanced white water? Do you want to support your club? If so,…
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Become a Surf Kayak Leader! Looking to lead journeys in a surf environment? Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in moderate surf environments? 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…
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Become an Advanced Sea Kayak Leader! Looking to lead journeys on advanced tidal water? Are you a sea kayaker or do you have experience paddling in advanced sea conditions? Do you want to lead a group of paddlers with a range of experience on advanced tidal waters? Do you want to support your club? If…
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Become an Advanced Canoe Leader! Looking to lead canoeists? Do you want to lead a group of canoeists on advanced rivers and on remote, exposed, open water? Are you a canoeist or do you have experience paddling in advanced rivers and exposed, open water? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Advanced…
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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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