What our clients say...
"Very professional, lots of good information leading to flowing self teaching style. Good all round equipment, very appropriate and high standard. Lots of theory - got my brain working about the skills of the course. Brilliant technical info, lots of things to think about." "Really enjoyed the course. Built on my personal skills and gained loads more confidence in my leading. I chose Wild River because of their excellent reputation and previous courses."

What our clients say...

"Very professional, lots of good information leading to flowing self teaching style. Good all round equipment, very appropriate and high standard. Lots of theory - got my brain working about the skills of the course. Brilliant technical info, lots of things to think about."

"Really enjoyed the course. Built on my personal skills and gained loads more confidence in my leading. I chose Wild River because of their excellent reputation and previous courses."

British Canoeing

Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Award

An advanced canoe white water leader uses the full range of canoe skills to move in advanced canoe conditions. They are a skilled white water paddler who is capable of leading paddlers in a variety of ways.

Where does a canoe white water leader operate?

Advanced canoe white water leaders are qualified to take participants on advanced white water trips. They can lead grade 3 white water that may have one or two manageable grade 4 rapids.

Advanced canoe leaders can make their own decisions about the size of the group but 4 solo canoes or 2 tandem canoes would be seen as a large group.

Rivers that fall inside the canoe white water leader remit include -

Cumbria: