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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.
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Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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18,19 September 2025 |
Paddlesport Instructor |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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22,23 September 2025 |
Core Coach Training |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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29,30 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Instructor |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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*We can also offer 1 to 1 coach assessments at a cost of £400 |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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25,26 August 2025 |
Canoe Performance Award |
Lake District |
£210* |
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30,31 August 2025 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£210* |
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4,5 September 2025 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£210* |
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30 April & 1 May 2026 |
Canoe Performance Award |
Lake District |
£210* |
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*Price includes the use of our craft and paddles. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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18 August 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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8,9 September 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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2 September 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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25 September 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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13,14 October 2025 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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9,10 October 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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11,12 October 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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23,24 October 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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4-7 November 2025 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£450 |
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10-12 November 2025 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£325 |
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13,14 November 2025 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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27,28 November 2025 |
Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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2,3 December 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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8,9 December 2025 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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5,6 January 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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12,13 January 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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14 January 2026 |
SUP Inland Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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19-22 January 2026 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£450 |
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3,4 February 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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5,6 February 2026 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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9,10 February 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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23 February 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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11 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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17,18 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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23.24 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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31 March & 1 April 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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24 April 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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4,5 May 2026 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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21,22 May 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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*1 day paddlesport leader assessments require 2 to run, 2 day leader assessments require min 3 to run (£350 for 1-1 assessments). **1 day moderate water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£400 for 1 to 1 assessments). ***1 day advanced water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£400 for 1 to 1 assessments). Many leader assessment candidates find refresher training extremely valuable in preparation for their assessment. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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13,14 September 2025 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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17 September 2025 |
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course |
Coniston, Lake District |
£110 |
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6,7 October 2025 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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17,18 November 2025 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Kayak) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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4,5 December 2025 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Canoe) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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29,30 January 2025 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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26,27 January 2026 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Kayak) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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19,20 February 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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2,3 March 2026 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Canoe) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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28 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course |
Coniston, Lake District |
£110 |
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7,8 May 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC) replaced Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) in 2023. Both the PRSC and FSRT are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g Paddlesport Instructor. White Water Safety course (WWSC) replaced White Water Safety and Rescue Training (WWSR) in 2023. Both the WWSC and WWSR are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g White Water Leader Award. Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWSC) replaces Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Training (AWWSR) in 2024. Both are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g Advanced White Water Leader Award. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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28,29 August 2025 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£250 |
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2,3 October 2025 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£250 |
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18,19 October 2025 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£200 |
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18,19 October 2025 |
Introduction to White Water Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) |
Lake District |
£220 |
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21,22 October 2025 |
Introduction to White Water Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) |
Lake District |
£220 |
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8,9 November 2025 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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29,30 November 2025 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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10,11 January 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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7,8 April 2026 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£250 |
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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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Vertical Element (VE) PaddlesWhite water kayak paddles are definitely not one size fits all. On our courses you can try:
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