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WHITEWATER CANOE LEADER AWARD

Locations: We plan courses around the UK, if you would like a bespoke closed course please get in touch via email for a discounted rate

Training: £220pp

Assessment: £225pp (minimum of 2 candidates)

1 to 1 Assessments: £275pp

(Prices are based on approximately 150miles travel from the midlands, Nottingham area and may need to change to accommodate fuel etc if further.)

Are You:


  • Looking to lead journeys on white water?

  • Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 2(3) white water Rivers?

  • Do you want to support your club?

If so, the White Water Canoe Leader could be for you!

A White water Canoe leader, is usually an individual who will give a paddler their first amazing experience on white water rivers and with any luck give them the bug to want to do more at Whitewater ways we will do our best to ensure you can do just that!

Over the duration of the training course we will cover:

  • How to deliver inspirational trips

  • Various ways to profile your group (even before they arrive)

  • Trip Planning

  • Delivering appropriate Safety briefs

  • River reading and description to enable your group to make their own decisions

  • A range of leader ship strategies

  • Incident management and benchmarking personal skills


Equipment you will need:

  • A white water Canoe with plenty of buoyancy.

  • A suitable paddle

  • Whitewater helmet

  • Buoyancy aid suitable for white water.

  • Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing such as dry suit and thermals or Wetsuit and Splits.



Extras to think about:

  • Layers of warm clothing 

  • Lunch 

  • Hot drink

***Please get in touch if you need any of the kit above as we may be able to hire at a small charge (subject to availability)***



Please note the cost does not include:

  • Travel

  • Accommodation

  • Food

  • Parking Charges

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