If you’re aiming to become a Paddlesport Leader, our training programme is designed to support you in developing the essential skills. This practical course will enhance your leadership, personal paddling, and safety and rescue abilities. You will also receive guidance on creating an action plan to prepare for a successful assessment. Typically, our courses range from two to five days, with longer sessions providing more time for skill practice and development.
Over the course of two days, you will delve into various aspects of paddlesport leadership. The programme is divided into practical sessions and group activities.
On the first day, you will focus on developing paddling skills tailored to calm and sheltered water conditions. This includes learning and refining paddle strokes, boat control, and manoeuvring techniques. The afternoon will be dedicated to safety and rescue skills, covering risk assessment and essential rescue techniques.
The second day emphasises leadership and group management. You will engage in activities that build effective communication skills and group management techniques necessary for leading paddling trips. The day will conclude with discussions on environmental considerations and ethical practices related to paddlesport activities, ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources.
We cover various locations in the UK for our courses.
Most of our kayaking courses take place on the River Dart in Dartmoor – meeting point TQ13 7NT.
We also run courses at:
We also travel to individuals and clubs to run training and assessments, covering most of England, up to Nottingham and Wales.
You can check the location on the booking form below. If you are unsure, feel free to contact the adventuro team who can help you book onto the right date for you, or organise a location for your session.
There are no prerequisites for this training course. Whether you are new to paddlesport or looking to enhance your existing skills, this programme is designed to support your development.
With over 32 years of combined experience, our team of outdoor professionals are not only seasoned coaches but have also competed internationally. Our wealth of knowledge allows us to tailor your learning experience, ensuring the outdoors is a safe and enjoyable environment for you.
We are committed to your development and aim to empower you to enjoy paddling safely on your own. Additionally, we are a 1% for the Planet business, giving back to the outdoors for every booking.
About the centre
Totnes
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