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Stand Up Paddle-boarding Coach Courses
Sheltered Water Coach
This is the first step to working as a Stand Up Paddle Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP in the Sheltered Water environment. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course.
Forward Paddling
Simple Sweep Turning
Step-Back Turns
​Cross Deck strokes
Rescues and towing
​If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss.
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The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course.
In order to register for the courses you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training.
​It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, completed the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. 
You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you.
book here
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2020 Courses:
April 11-12th - Llanberis
May 9-10th - Llanberis
June 13-14th - Llanberis
July 11-12th - Llanberis
August 8-9th - Llanberis
September 12-13th - Llanberis
October 10-11th - Llanberis
Open Water Coach
This is the progression to working as an Open Water Stand Up Paddle Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP in the Open Water environment. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically to Open Water. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course.
Forward Paddling
Simple Sweep Turning
Step-Back Turns
​Cross Deck strokes
Rescues and towing
Be personally comfortable paddling in Force 3-4 winds.
​If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss.
​
The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course.
In order to register for the course you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, completed the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course and be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training.
​It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, completed the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. 
You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you.
book here
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2020 Courses:
April 11-12th - Llanberis
May 9-10th - Llanberis
June 13-14th - Llanberis
July 11-12th - Llanberis
August 8-9th - Llanberis
September 12-13th - Llanberis
October 10-11th - Llanberis
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Race Coach
This is the first step to working as a Stand Up Paddle Race Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP specific to SUP Racing. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course.
Forward Paddling
Simple Sweep Turning
Step-Back Turns
​Cross Deck strokes
Rescues and towing
Have working knowledge and understanding of race formats.
​If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss.
​
The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course.
In order to register for the courses you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training.
​It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. 
You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you.
book here
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2020 Courses:
April 29-30th - Llanberis
May 30-31st - Llanberis
June 27-28th - Llanberis
September 15-16th - Llanberis
October 19-20th - Llanberis
SUP - Discipline Support Module
The supporting module for SUP.
Can be used by paddlers or coaches alike to discover a little more about the discipline of SUP.
Existing British Canoeing Coaches can use it to enable them to provide introductions to SUP during their coaching sessions, with enough knowledge of basic technique, basic rescues and background knowledge to provide safe, enjoyable, taster sessions alongside their other paddlesport sessions.
book here
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2020 Courses:
May 24th - Llanberis
June 29th - Llanberis
July 23rd - Llanberis
August 21st - Llanberis
September 20th - Llanberis
October 18th - Llanberis
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    • Sea Kayak >
      • Sea Kayak Skills - Intro and Intermediate
      • Sea Kayak Skills - Advanced
      • UK Sea Kayak Trips and Expeditions 2020
      • UK Sea Kayak Trips and Expeditions 2021 >
        • The Slate Isles
        • The Wild West
      • World Sea Kayak Expeditions
    • Surf Kayak >
      • Surf Kayak skills
      • World Surf Kayak Trips
    • White Water Kayak >
      • White Water Skills
      • Overseas - WhiteWater 2020
      • Overseas - WhiteWater 2021
    • Canoe
    • SUP - Stand Up Paddleboard >
      • SUP Skills
  • Acwa Courses
    • British Canoeing Awards >
      • Personal Performance Awards
      • Safety and Rescue Courses >
        • Flat and White Water Safety and Rescue Courses
      • Leader Training and Assessment Courses >
        • White Water Kayak Leader Courses
        • Sea Kayak Leader Courses
        • Surf Kayak Leader Development Courses
        • Paddlesport Leader Awards
      • Instructor and Coach Courses >
        • British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award
        • Core Coach Training
        • Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Coach Courses
      • Guide Courses
      • Navigation Courses
    • Waterskills Academy Courses >
      • Personal Performance and Personal Safety Awards
      • Waterskills Academy Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Instructor and Guide courses
      • WaterSkills Academy Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Workshops
    • Coasteering Guide Training - Waterskills Academy
    • Open Water Swimming
  • Terra Courses
    • Climbing >
      • Mountain Training Instructor Courses >
        • Rock Climbing Instructor Courses
      • Rock Climbing Skills courses
      • Climbing Technique Coaching
    • Mountaineering >
      • Mountain Training Leader Awards >
        • Mountain Leader Courses
      • Winter Walking, Mountaineering and Climbing Skills Introduction
      • Winter Climbing and Mountaineering Week
      • Norway Ice Climbing
    • Skiing >
      • Ski Touring
  • Free workshops
  • Contact us
  • Resources
    • Equipment Reviews >
      • Rockpool Kayaks Bach Eto Sea Kayak
    • Book Reviews >
      • Ski Touring in the Dolomites 2017
  • Blog