Rolling Improvements

An evening spent looking at improving your roll. Whether you can roll every time or have a shaky 50/50 roll then let’s look at some common faults and ways to rid them from your performance.

Strength & Conditioning 

An opportunity to look at ways that can prepare you and / or your paddlers for paddlesport. A practical workshop that will cover key physiological principles to allow you to look after and ultimately prepare yourself for paddling.

What works best in your club? An opportunity to share ideas.

The CVC is a great opportunity to share best practice across clubs and this workshop will look at success strategies which work and those which are not quite successful. This could be regarding membership retention, organising club trips, coach development pathways etc etc

Sea Kayak Safety & Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning 

Make an early start to coastal navigation by attending this first session. The practical 2 days are designed for those paddlers carrying out coastal journeys including islands up to 2 nautical miles offshore in areas of tidal movement up to 2 knots and is a prerequisite for those seeking their Sea Kayak Leader Award. However, anyone wishing to undertake journeys on the sea using a kayak would find the technical and theoretical aspects not only useful, but essential for safe travel in the marine environment! This course is designed to complement the areas covered in the Sea Kayak Leader Training.

White Water Safety 

Make an early start to white water safety by attending this first practical session. The White Water Safety award is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. It is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. Paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues in a moderate white-water grade 2 (3) environment.

Advanced White Water Safety 

Make an early start to advanced white water safety by attending this first practical session. The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. Paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers.

Theory behind Leadership in Dynamic Environments

To lead in our ever changing water based environment poses a lot of questions for the leader; from where to go, when to go and what to take, no doubt you can relate to many of the above questions and add a lot more. From each of these questions follows a decision to be made, each one of the decisions leading to a successful day out or a day that could have perhaps been better. We know good leadership is all about keeping people safe, yet it is far more than that. We want to influence and motivate our group towards communal or individual goals, we want to inspire and, of course, we want them to develop that passion for paddlesport. 

Paddlesports Safety & Rescue (Sheltered Water) 

The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the paddlers with the tools to solve common paddling issues. Throughout the course, candidates will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. The course content focuses on rescuing from the paddlers specific craft and covers equipment, safety frameworks, as well as a range of rescues including contact and towing rescues, self-rescues and deep water rescues.

Develop Sea Kayak in Wind and Waves (Moderate Sea)

This is a workshop for sea kayakers who need help in the rough stuff. If you paddle at Sea Kayak Award standard (no requirement to hold the award) then let us take you onto rougher water and help you with your sea reading, boat handling and tactics for when the sea is doing its best to push you about.

Develop Sea Kayak in and Around the Rocks (Moderate Sea)

This is a workshop that will cover essential tactical and technocal skills required to paddle in and around the rock gardens. Your coach weill help you develop your understaing and abilitieis to read conditionsas well as teach you important manoeuvring techniques and positioning as well as general paddling skills. It is a busy day!

Develop White Water SUP (Moderate White Water)

An opportunity to get involved in the wonderful world of white water Stand Up Paddleboarding. Spending time looking at understanding your movements and tactics for controlling the board as you move around on the river. 

Develop White Water Kayak (Moderate White Water)

This is a workshop is all about helping paddlers move from grade 2 white water onto grade 3. Those who are nervous on grade 3 and would like some help would also get a lot from this workshop.

Develop White Water Kayak (Advanced White Water)

A full day on the white water and something for those working in grade 3 and above. Spend the day with the coaches looking at improving and performing! 

Develop White Water Canoe (Moderate White Water)

Looking to help others on the river with their canoe skills? Then this is for you!! Your perfect masterclass to help you understand 'what' we need to do and 'why' of controlling your craft. Spending time as a solo paddler on grade 1/2 water where river skills such as crossing currents, precision lines, accuracy and of course understanding of trim will all be on the agenda. Those who are looking to polish their canoe skills on moving water will also get a lot from this workshop. 

Develop White Water Canoe (Advanced White Water)

A full day on the white water and something for those working in grade 3 and above. Spend the day with the coaches looking at improving and performing! 

Sea Kayak Safety & Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning (Sheltered/Moderate Sea)

This exciting weekend of training combines the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Training with practical application blended into the Sea Kayak Safety Course. It is designed for those paddlers carrying out coastal journeys including islands up to 2 nautical miles offshore in areas of tidal movement up to 2 knots and is a prerequisite for those seeking their Sea Kayak Leader Award. However, anyone wishing to undertake journeys on the sea using a kayak would find the technical and theoretical aspects not only useful, but essential for safe travel in the marine environment! This course is designed to complement the areas covered in the Sea Kayak Leader Training.

White Water Safety (Moderate White Water)

The White Water Safety award is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. It is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. Paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues in a moderate white-water grade 2 (3) environment.

Advanced White Water Safety 

The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. Paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers.

Paddlesport Touring Leader Training (Sheltered Inland)

The Paddlesport Touring Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups of mixed craft on inland open water. During this weekend of training we will cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. As this training is delivered by Sea Kayak Leader Providers, they will also be able to help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment. 

Sea Kayak Leader Training (Moderate Sea)

The Sea Kayak Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups of sea kayakers in moderate sea environment. During this two day training course we will support you in your development of the required skills. This course will cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. As this training is delivered by Sea Kayak Leader Providers, they will also be able to help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment. 

SUP Coastal Leader Training (Moderate Sea)

The Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader is aimed at stand up paddleboarders who wish to lead groups on journeys on moderate sea environments. During this two day training course we will support you in your development of the required skills.

White Water Leader Training (Moderate White Water)

 The White Water Leader supports paddlers who wish to lead groups of white water boats on grade 2(3) white water rivers. During these two days we will support you in your development of the required skills. This course will cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. As this training is delivered by White Water Leader Providers, they will also be able to help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment.

Advanced White Water Leader Training (Advanced White Water)

The Advanced White Water Leader supports paddlers who wish to lead groups of white water boats on grade 4 white water rivers. During these two days we will support you in your development of the required skills. This course will cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. As this training is delivered by White Water Leader Providers, they will also be able to help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment.