Paddlesport Leader Award

Paddle sport leader courses are great for individuals or club members who are:​

 

 

• Looking to lead journeys on Simple slow moving water

• Do you want the option to run open water trips in up to force 3 winds?

• Do you want to be able to lead groups in both of the environments above?!

• Do you want to support your club?

• Looking to open up more opportunities as a freelancer?
   

A Paddlesport leader, will often give a paddler their first amazing experience on a trip and with any luck give them the bug to want to do more!

At Whitewater ways we will do our best to ensure you leave your training course how to do just that!

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Over the duration of the training course we will cover:
 

• How to deliver inspirational trips

• Various ways to profile your group (even before they arrive)

• Trip Planning

• Delivering appropriate Safety briefs for mixed fleet in both environments

• River reading and description to enable your group to make their own decisions

• A range of leader ship strategies

• Incident management and benchmarking personal skills

• Rescue skills in open water and builds and understanding to harness the conditions

• Setting up basic rafts and towing options

• Simple sailing setups 

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Equipment you will need:

• A suitable craft or two with plenty of buoyancy.

• A suitable paddle

• Suitable Helmet

• Buoyancy aid suitable for the environment.

• Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing such as dry suit and thermals or Wetsuit and Splits.

 

 

Extras to think about:

• Layers of warm clothing 

• Lunch 

• Hot drink

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***Please get in touch if you need any of the kit above as we may be able to hire at a small charge (subject to availability)***

**Must be Over 18**

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Please note the cost does not include:

• Travel

• Accommodation

• Food

• Parking Charges