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Paddlesport Leader Training

A paddler in a canoe on a lake supports a kayaker, whilst a paddlesboarder watches.

07.01.2026

Llyn Padarn, Llanberis

This is a two day training course, which will equip you with the skills to lead groups of mixed craft (kayaks, canoes and SUPs) on journeys on sheltered water - lakes, coastal bays, harbours and slow moving rivers and estuaries.

One day of this course will be spent on open water and the other day will be on moving water, so that you can learn how to lead and manage groups, and rescue different craft, in different environments.

You will finish this course with an action plan, so that you have a clear pathway on your journey to assessment.