Whitewater Leader award

The British Canoeing Whitewater Leader qualification is suitable for those who wish to lead other kayakers on safe and enjoyable trips on grade 2(3) rivers. Grade 2(3) are rivers that would mainly be grade 2 but could have short, straight forward sections of grade 3, which can either be paddled or portaged.

Training:

The 2 day training course covers all the required leadership skills, personal skills and safety and rescue skills, with plenty of time for you to practice and develop your skills. At the end we will help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment. We usually run these courses on the river Dart and other rivers in the southwest and can bring courses to other suitable locations as required.

Assessment:

When you feel that you are ready for assessment get in touch to arrange a date. You will be assessed leading a group of 4-6 kayakers on a grade 2(3) stretch of water.

By the end of the assessment, you will have to demonstrate knowledge and skills in four areas:

  • Participant focused leadership skills
  • Personal paddling skills
  • Rescue skills
  • Underpinning background knowledge, understanding and experience

 See full details of the qualification and syllabus here.   

Prerequisites prior to booking an assessment:

  • Be a member of British Canoeing (‘full Home Nation membership’)
  • On your British Canoeing membership portal register that you wish to become a Whitewater Leader
  • Make sure that your paddling skills are of a suitable level. Achieving the Progressive White Water Award first is highly recommended
  • Hold a suitable first aid certificate
  • Hold a suitable safeguarding training
  • Whitewater Safety & Rescue Training
  • Minimum age 16

What to bring:
Bring your usual paddling gear and boat and some dry clothes for afterwards. Since we will be spending some time in the water as well as on it a wetsuit or drysuit is very useful if you have access to one!

 

Whitewater Leader Training course:

Cost: £195

Course dates:

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Contact us to arrange your booking or Book now online.

If these dates do not suit, do contact us. It may be possible to arrange additional training courses.

 

Whitewater Leader Assessments:

To arrange an assessment do please contact us.