British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor
2-day course, combining training and assessment £220pp
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for people whose main role will be delivering taster or starter sessions in paddlesports (canoeing, kayaking, sit-on-top, stand-up paddleboard) to people who are new to the sport. This training can be delivered internationally.
PADDLESPORT SAFETY AND RESCUE - £110pp
This award focuses on keeping yourself and others safe while paddling in sheltered water environments — whether you’re in a canoe, kayak, or on a stand-up paddleboard. It’s a hands-on, practical course full of useful safety techniques and solutions you can apply when out with friends or your club. Suitable for all ages and experience levels, it’s designed to build your confidence, understanding, and awareness of personal safety on the water.
The course takes around 6 hours and will cover 6 modules:
Clothing and Equipment
Safety frameworks
Contact and Towing rescues
Self-rescues
Deep water rescues
Reflection and development
*Note - This is a pre requisite for the Paddlesport Instructor