Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Award

On an assessment candidates will be expected to be able to:

• Plan and lead an inspirational journey in a way that encourages independence and development for the group.

• Paddle their canoe at a good standard in the top end of the remit, a grade 3(4) white water river.

• Rescue tandem and solo canoes whilst maintaining good group control.

• Demonstrate their ability to manage the likely incidents that could occur.

• Use a pole to travel up and down a simple bit or white water.

Prior to an assessment you will be given the opportunity to contact the group members to gather information about their ability, equipment needs and aspirations for the day. You will be encouraged to plan the day in detail with logistical support from Wild River if necessary. The group will have at least 3 participants.

Wild River runs single day assessments with dates on the website. Alternatively 1-1 assessments can be set up on dates that suit the individual.

Pre-requisites for assessment:

• Prior to assessment all candidates must register with British Canoeing.

• Full National Association Membership.

• Valid (within 3 years) 2 day British Canoeing recognised First Aid Award.

• Valid (within 3 years) Safeguarding Training recognised by British Canoeing.

• White Water Safety and Rescue Training.

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

• River Leven (both sections).

• River Greta.

• River Lune with a fair amount of water.

• River Irthing.

• Lower Duddon.

Wales

• Middle Conway.

• Lower Mawddach.

Scotland

• River Nith in southwest Scotland.

• River Leny north of Perth.

• River Lune with a fair amount of water.

• River Garry (Perthshire).

• River Garry (Loch Ness).

• Upper Findhorn.