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.
Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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Dates to be arranged |
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Lake District |
£210* |
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*Price includes the use of our craft and paddles. |
Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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17,18 October 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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23-25 October 2024 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£325 |
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4-7 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£400 |
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11 November 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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20 or 21 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300*** |
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20 or 21 November 2024 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300*** |
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25,26 November 2024 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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2,3 December 2024 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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9,10 December 2024 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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12,13 December 2024 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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1,2 February 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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3–6 February 2025 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£450 |
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10,11 February 2025 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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14,15 February 2025 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300*** |
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24,25 February 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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26 February 2025 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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13,14 March 2025 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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15 March 2025 |
White Water Kayak Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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18,19 March 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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20,21 March 2025 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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24,25 March 2025 |
Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£200 |
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27,28 March 2025 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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1,2 April 2025 |
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 (£400 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. |
Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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16,17 November 2024 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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16,17 November 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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30 November & 1 December 2024 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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30 November & 1 December 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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30 November & 1 December 2024 |
Advanced White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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7,8 December 2024 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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7,8 December 2024 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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8,9 February 2025 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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8,9 February 2025 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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8,9 February 2025 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£200 |
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5-7 March 2025 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£350 |
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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) 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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