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Introduction to White Water Safety

The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members in ...
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Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader

The Leadership and Raft Guide Awards suite align to the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support ...
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Sea Kayak Leader. A paddler navigating a moderate wave on the sea.

Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal and tidal)

The Leadership and Raft Guide Awards suite align to the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support ...
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Paddlesport Leader. A group on the water in sit-on-tops and paddleboards.

Paddlesport Leader

The Leadership and Raft Guide Awards suite align to the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support ...
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NEW Advanced White Water Safety Course

In January, we launched the Advanced White Water Safety course which is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in complex environments.

Find out more and book your upcoming Advanced White Water Safety course today.

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NEW Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course

In March, we launched the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader which aims to support paddleboarders to lead journeys on grade 2(3) white water rivers.

This award is ideal for clubs, centres and activity providers looking to lead stand up paddleboarders on white water.

Find out more and start your journey to becoming a SUP White Water Leader today.

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100th episode of the Coaching Podcast

In May, we celebrated a very special episode of the Coaching Podcast, as we reached the 100th episode. 

The Coaching Podcast has had over 35,000 downloads, with 74% of downloads from the UK. We also have listeners in 70 different countries, including the United States, Denmark and Germany, as well as Greenland, Azerbaijan and Zimbabwe!

Hugely successful, in 2023 the podcast won Podcast of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards. This could not be done without our inspiring and enthusiastic guests who give up their time to appear on the episodes. We have had 79 different guests over the seasons, with many people giving up their time to appear on multiple episodes.

Listen to the 100th episode here.

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NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course

In February, we launched the Swimmer Safety and Rescue course which aims to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. This could include cover at an event,  supervising swimmers at an aquapark or managed venues that offer open water swimming.

Find out more and book your upcoming Swimmer Safety and Rescue course today.

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