Become a SUP White Water Leader
If you’re looking to lead paddleboards on grade 2(3) white water rivers, then the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader is for you. The award supports you in running safe, quality, enjoyable trips based on your group’s needs and aspirations. This award is ideal for clubs, centres, and activity providers.
Your personalised learning journey
Informal learning, experience-based learning, and the availability of individualised choices are important for developing skilled leaders. Therefore, you can personalise your learning journey towards assessment.
British Canoeing Awarding Body Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader training courses are available to help you develop the required skills. These courses typically cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. Alternatively, you may wish to opt for more bespoke training opportunities. For example, private tuition, in-house training through your workplace, working alongside/shadowing other Leaders, or conference/symposium workshops.
To become a SUP White Water Leader, you will need to attend a 1–2 day assessment. This will be a safe, engaging and enjoyable couple of days with you at the heart of the process.
Key features of the SUP White Water Leader include:
- Direct access to the environment you want to lead,
- No formal BCAB Leadership training requirements,
- Single-day assessments allowing more agility, reducing time and expenditure,
- Supportive resources available such as the Leadership eLearning, Leading and Guiding in
- Unfamiliar Environments eLearning and Guidance for Stand Up Paddleboard Coaches and Leaders operating in a white water environment,
- A downloadable digital logbook will support the recording of the activity.
Visit your Delivery Centre website to learn more and book your course today.
“Over the past two years, we have seen a growth in this specific area of Stand Up Paddleboarding, with guided trips within a white water environment, and we are delighted to be able to offer this course in 2024. The content aligns with our other awards within the leadership suite and covers specifics of briefings, equipment, and safety and rescue. It was a privilege that I was able to work alongside the highly experienced and knowledgeable individuals on the SUP White Water Working Group to create a high-quality programme. In early 2024, National Trainers and Providers will attend a specific training event to ensure the standardisation of delivery and assessment.”
Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching & Qualifications, Paddle UK
Paddle UK powers the British Canoeing Awarding Body. At a later stage in our process, it will follow the rebrand to Paddle UK.
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