British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader Training
Leading and facilitating safe and enjoyable activity is a rewarding process. Learn from our years of experience doing this to fast track your development.
Plas y Breinin
2 Days
Instructor Ratio6:1
Location
Plas y Breinin
Length
2 Days
Instructor Ratio
6:1
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Overview
Leading and facilitating safe and enjoyable activity is a rewarding process. Learn from our years of experience doing this to fast track your development.
The Objectives
You’ll develop the leadership skills needed to look after others in both single discipline and mixed fleets, for example; touring kayaks, open canoes, suitable sit on tops, general purpose kayaks, stand up paddleboards, crew boats, or racing craft. You’ll also learn how to apply your leadership skills to groups undertaking journeys for different purposes ranging from school or outdoor education activity to commercial paddlesport guiding. This course will equip you with the knowledge to go out and build the experience you need to prepare for the Paddlesport Leader Assessment.
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What To Expect
You’ll spend most of the time on the water taking a practical look at the effective leadership of a mixed fleet of craft including canoes , kayaks and SUPs. You’ll have one day on a lake and the other on a slow moving river. We’ll give you plenty of opportunity to try out your skills in a real world setting.
Experience Required
You’ll need to be at 3* standard in a craft to benefit from this training course.
How Should I Prepare
This is an active course so you’ll get the most from it if you’re fit and your paddling feels sharp. As we’ll be talking about leadership , safety and rescue, it will help if you familiarise yourself with the content of the Foundation Safety and Rescue Course before attending but this isn’t essential.
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Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
