Course Calendars |
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Wild River offers quality paddlesport coaching and courses in the Lake District and beyond. If you cannot find the course you want or the date you need then please contact us and we will try to meet your needs.
In March 2024 British Canoeing changed its name to Paddle UK. The new name is to reflect the demographics of its evolving membership and is far more inclusive as it captures more fully the breadth of paddling activity that falls under its responsibility, including kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and paddlesport.
![Paddlesport leader courses in Cumbria](buttons/main-leadership.png)
Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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16 July 2024 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
![Wild River booking](Calendar Buttons 76x30/book-button.png) |
![Paddlesport Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
17 July 2024 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
![Wild River booking](Calendar Buttons 76x30/book-button.png) |
![Paddlesport Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
2 August 2024 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
![Wild River Bookings](Calendar Buttons 76x30/book-button.png) |
![Paddlesport Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
9,10 September 2024 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![Paddlesport Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
21,22 September 2024 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
![Wild River Bookings](Calendar Buttons 76x30/book-button.png) |
![Paddlesport Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
5,6 October 2024 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![Paddlesport Touring Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
10,11 October 2024 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![British Canoeing Canoe White Water Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
17,18 October 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![British Canoeing White Water Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
23-25 October 2024 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£325 |
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![British Canoeing Advanced Canoe Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
4-7 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£400 |
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![British Canoeing Advanced Canoe Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
11 November 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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![British Canoeing White Water Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
13,14 November 2024 |
SUP Inland Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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![British CanoeingSUP Open Water Leader Award](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
18-20 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£325 |
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![British Canoeing Advanced Canoe Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
21 or 22 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300*** |
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![British Canoeing Advanced Canoe Leader Award](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
21 or 22 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300*** |
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![British Canoeing Advanced Canoe Leader Award](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
25,26 November 2024 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![Paddlesport Touring Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
2,3 December 2024 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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![Paddlesport Touring Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
9,10 December 2024 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![British Canoeing Canoe White Water Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
12,13 December 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![British Canoeing White Water Leader Training](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
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*1 day paddlesport leader assessments require 2 to run, 2 day leader assessments require min 3 to run (£400 for 1-1 assessments).
**1 day moderate water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£350 for 1 to 1 assessments).
***1 day advanced water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£350 for 1 to 1 assessments).
Many leader assessment candidates find refresher training extremely valuable in preparation for their
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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21,22 August 2024 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
1,2 October 2024 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
1,2 October 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
16,17 November 2024 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
16,17 November 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
30 November & 1 December 2024 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
30 November & 1 December 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![white water kayak skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
7,8 December 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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![Intermediate white water canoe skills](Calendar Buttons 76x30/more-info-button-25.png) |
7,8 December 2024 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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*Price of introductory level courses includes use of Wild River boats, state of art paddles. Drysuits are available, if required.
**On expeditions we expect a contribution towards fuel costs.
All prices quoted are per person. Contact us for group rates.
If the course you would like to book onto is full, please contact us for dates of future courses.
Which Dagger creek boat would fit you?
Join one of our white water leader training or performance courses and get the opportunity to try for yourself, free of charge. Boats must be booked at the time of payment of course fees and are available on a first come, first served basis. Terms apply.
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![Dagger Creek Boats](images/wild-river-dagger-creek-fle.jpg)
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Vertical Element (VE) Paddles
White water kayak paddles are definitely not one size fits all.
On our courses you can try:
• Different length of paddle shaft
• A variety of blade angles
• Small or large blades
• Smaller diameter shaft for those with smaller fingers
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![Dagger Creek Boats](images/wild-river-ve-paddles-01.jpg)
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