


Aspiring to become a Paddlesport Leader? Our comprehensive one-day assessment is designed to evaluate and enhance your leadership, paddling, and rescue skills. With a focus on practical application, this course ensures you are well-prepared to guide and support others on the water.
This one-day assessment will immerse you in various practical scenarios designed to test your competence in leading a group, managing rescues, and demonstrating strong paddling skills. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, Dan, you will navigate through different environments, showcasing your ability to adapt and lead effectively.
Throughout the day, you will be evaluated on your participant-focused leadership skills, ensuring you can manage group dynamics and safety efficiently. Your personal paddling skills will be put to the test in varied conditions, along with your ability to perform essential rescue techniques. Additionally, the assessment will cover the necessary background knowledge, understanding, and experience required to be a proficient Paddlesport Leader.
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.
Participants must have full National Association Membership, a valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing Awarding Body recognised 1-day First Aid Award, and valid (within 3 years) Safeguarding Training recognised by the British Canoeing Awarding Body.
With 32 years of combined experience, our team of outdoor professionals brings unparalleled expertise and international competition experience to your training. We are committed to providing personalised instruction that ensures you develop the skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely and independently.
As a 1% for the Planet business, we give back to the environment with every booking, reinforcing our dedication to sustainable practices.
About the centre
Newton Abbot
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