Overview
The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor is a 2 day course designed for instructors running paddlesport taster sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To help you deliver safe, enjoyable taster sessions to groups of beginners.
We’ll be working on very sheltered water and paddling a mixture of kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.
PRE-REQUISITES
Aged 14 or over
Able manoeuvre your chosen craft on a pond in light winds
Completed BC Foundation Safety and Rescue Training and able to do rescues
Full SCA (or other Home Nation) member
Registered with the SCA as a Paddlesport Instructor candidate. For more info click here.
IS IT FOR ME?
The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster sessions on very sheltered water within the safety system of clubs, centres or other organisations.
You’ll be working on very sheltered water using craft suitable for complete beginners (e.g. kayak, open canoe, SUP, sit on top).
You’ll have the opportunity to paddle a range of craft during the course, but your personal skills and rescue skills will only be assessed in your preferred craft.
CONTENT
The BC Paddlesport Instructor is for people who work with beginners, within a club, centre or other organisation. You’ll choose to paddle either kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard. We’ll cover how introduce beginners to any of those craft.
During the 2 day course we’ll cover all the practical skills to run a taster session, including:
- kitting up a group
- getting afloat
- initial familiarisation
- games and activities to support learning
- mini journeys
We’ll assess the rescue skills that you met on your BC Foundation Safety and Rescue Training. We’ll also take a look at your own paddling skills in your chosen craft.
The first day we’ll paddle on the Glenmore Lodge pond; on the second we’ll most likely head to a very sheltered local loch.
In our stores we have a wide range of kayaks, canoes, sit on tops and stand up paddleboards. However if you’d prefer to paddle your own boat, please feel free to bring it along.
For further information including the Course Guide, go to https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-instructor-resources/
There’s also free e-learning available at https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/resource/paddlesport-instructor-elearning/
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date11/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Bed in en suite room – available from 4pm on day before your course starts
All meals from breakfast on day 1 to packed lunch on day 2
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. We can provide all the specialist kit you’ll need to go open canoeing.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- Canoe/Kayak/SUP/Sit-on-top
- Paddles
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmet
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling Gloves
- Towline
- Throwline
- Krab and tape
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- Off the water clothing
- Thermals to wear under your wetsuit
- Spare jacket/fleece
- Flask/Water Bottle
- Blister kit/ small first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Sun cream
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Insect repellent
