""Received lots of information with ample opportunity for communication. Very good equipment and variety. A high level of information delivered to a high standard. "
"Canoes brilliant, boats straight and good variety. Got more from the course than expected, lots of personal care and attention given."
"Excellent course, great instructors, fun and informative, learnt a huge amount."
"Overall very enjoyable, nice group size and good river choice – will definitely book another specialist course, possibly white water open canoe.”
“Technical content very applicable to where my paddling is at, but also included areas for improvement."
"Good all round equipment, very appropriate and high standard. Lots of theory - got my brain working about the skills of the course. "
"Very chilled and a happy atmosphere to learn in. Learnt so much and gave me skills to develop myself and others further."
"Excellent instruction helped me progress and improve rapid running."
"“Great explanations and directions from instructor. Techniques and procedures were explained in an easy to understand manner. "
"“The course was very well delivered, scenarios and practical aspects enjoyable and interesting."
British Canoeing
Leader Awards Calendar
Paddlesport Leader Training
Course Dates
Venue
Course Cost
Book
27,28 February 2021
Cumbria
£220 per person
10,11 March 2021
Cumbria
£220 per person
Paddlesport Leader Assessment
Course Dates
Venue
Course Cost
Book
5 March 2021
Cumbria
£200 per person
12 March 2021
Cumbria
£200 per person
White Water Leader Training
Course Dates
Discipline
Venue
Course Cost
Book
10 February 2021*
Kayak / Canoe
Cumbria
£90 per person
23,24 February 2021
Canoe
Cumbria
£220 per person
16 March 2021*
Kayak / Canoe
Cumbria
£90 per person
*Non British Canoeing Leader Training
Canoe Open Water Leader Training
Course Dates
Venue
Course Cost
Book
22 February 2021
Cumbria
£100 per person
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training
Course Dates
Venue
Course Cost
Book
30,31 January 2021
Cumbria
£220 per person
11,12 February 2021
Cumbria
£220 per person
Leader Assessments
Course Dates
Discipline
Venue
Course Cost
Book
25 February 2021
Canoe Open Water
Cumbria
£200 per person
26 February 2021
Canoe White Water
Cumbria
£200 per person
18,19 March 2021
Touring
Cumbria
£220 per person
Moderate Water Leader Awards were formerly known as 4 Star Leader Awards.
Many white water leader assessment candidates find refresher training extremely valuable in preparation for their
assessment. Please see our combined rates to join our white water leader refresher training.
Advanced Water Leader Training
Course Dates
Discipline
Venue
Course Cost
Book
Dates to be arranged.
Canoe
Scotland
£350 per person
Dates to be arranged.
Kayak
Scotland
£300 per person
Advanced Water Leader Awards were formerly know as 5 Star Leader Awards.
Advanced Water Leader Assessment
Course Dates
Discipline
Venue
Course Cost
Book
Dates to be arranged.
Kayak
Scotland
£250 per person
Advanced Water Leader Awards were formerly know as 5 Star Leader Awards.
Many advanced water leader assessment candidates find refresher training extremely valuable in preparation for their
assessment. Please see our combined rates to join our advanced water leader refresher training.
Which Dagger creek boat would fit you?
Join one of our White Water Kayak Leader Training courses and get the opportunity to try for yourself, free of charge. Boats must be booked at the time of payment of course fees and are available on a first come, first served basis. Terms apply.
Vertical Element (VE) Paddles
White water kayak paddles are definitely not one size fits all.
On our courses you can try:
• Different length of paddle shaft
• A variety of blade angles
• Small or large blades
• Smaller diameter shaft for those with smaller fingers