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SUP Inland Open Water Leader Training

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The SUP open water  leader is open to anyone with experience of paddling in moderate open water conditions. The award will enable you to lead fun, safe and enjoyable sup trips for groups of paddlers. 

You will be supported to develop your personal and leadership skills during training, with like-minded surf paddlers. Alternatively, if you have sufficient experience you could go straight to assessment.

This award is also used by clubs, outdoor centres and organisations to support their surf kayak journeys in moderate surf environments. 

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE TRAINING COURSE?

You will need to feel comfortable on your board and be able to paddle on inland open water. 

We would recommend holding the Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Award .

It is also important that you have gained some experience of open inland water conditions before booking on to your training

SYLLABUS

Details of the award criteria can be found here:

https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/leadership-moderate-water/

No course dates currently available.
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