The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Qualification is aimed at people who like to spend time in sheltered water and who want to develop their safety and rescue skills in this environment.

This qualification can be used by outdoor centres and organisations as well as individuals, giving you the knowledge and tools to be safe on the water and feel confident to rescue someone, or yourself, in a multitude of common paddle scenarios.

As well as this, it will develop your understanding of the risks in and around the water that you may face while participating in Paddlesport activities and teach you how you might avoid them.

The Paddlesport Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups of mixed craft on both wind affected and slow moving sheltered water. These courses typically cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. We run both training and assessments for the Paddlesports Leader.

The Paddlesport Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups of mixed craft on both wind affected and slow moving sheltered water. These courses typically cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. We run both training and assessments for the Paddlesport Leader Award.

The Canoe Open Water Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups on open water river journeys in canoes.

This award gives paddlers ownership; allowing them to choose where they move next in the world of paddlesport. Participants will develop a programme that suits their needs and learn to make confident choices recognising their ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.

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The Paddlesport Touring Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups of mixed craft on inland open water.

The White Water Leader supports paddlers who wish to lead groups of white water boats on grade 2(3) white water rivers.