Available 1st September 2023. Do you want to be a useful team member on the river? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues grade 2/3 white water (moderate)? Then the Introduction to White Water Safety course is for you!…
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Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble in the Surf? 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 the Surf? Then the Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course is for you! This course will support…
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Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the Inland Open Water? 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 both sheltered and moderate open conditions? Then the Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue…
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Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the sea? 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 both sheltered and moderate conditions on the sea? Then the Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course is…
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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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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…
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Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up paddleboarding by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions? If so, your pathway to becoming a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor starts here. Why take the…
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Are you relevatively new to paddleboarding? Do you want to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Then the SUP Safer course is for you! Your course will support you to consider safe practices, explore and learn to appreciate the potential hazards…
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Are you interested in learning more about Primary First Aid? This 4hr practical British Canoeing Awarding Body First Aid course is perfect if you want or need a basic understanding of First Aid should the need arise. it is designed to support those who work/ volunteer with help from more experienced first aiders near by…
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What is the Swim Event Safety Award all about? If you want to provide support to a water event, work with a Water Safety team at a water based event? looking to escape the 9 – 5 and have an exciting careers in the event would? then the Swim Event Safety Award could be for…
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Looking for a Swim Event Safety Award Revalidation? You can revalidate your SESA award by completing a re-validation course. Who is it for? This course is suitable for you if you have been active, providing safety cover at swim events since obtaining your SESA award. If you have not been active then you would…
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Are you interested in gaining your Aquatic First Aid Level 1? This 8hr practical British Canoeing Awarding Body First Aid course is perfect if your active in outdoors but close to help. it has been designed to support Paddlers, Paddlesport Instructors, Coaches and Leaders to support you to look after your fellow paddlers in a…
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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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