BCAB COURSES
Develop Your Paddling Skills With BCAB
SAFETY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue
STARTS AT
£90
Master rescue skills for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards in sheltered waters. Practice self-rescue, assist others with equipment recovery, and learn towing techniques to manage paddling incidents confidently.
Paddle Safer
STARTS AT
£50
Paddle Smarter Stay Safer Build the essential skills and confidence to paddle safely. Learn risk awareness, rescue techniques, and good decision-making to enjoy every adventure on the water. Whitewater Safety/Paddle safer LEARN MORE
Introduction to Whitewater Safety
STARTS AT
£100
Explore the fundamentals of whitewater safety in a day-long course designed for paddlers. Practice self-rescue techniques, river swimming, and basic safety awareness in moving water to enhance your confidence and skills.
Whitewater Safety
STARTS AT
£220
Learn essential safety and rescue skills for whitewater paddling in dynamic environments. Engage in hands-on scenarios to practice self-rescue, assist others, and manage groups on Grade 2/3 rapids.
LEADERSHIP
Paddlesport Leader Training and Assessment
STARTS AT
£220
Develop your leadership skills in paddlesports with hands-on training in managing kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Navigate sheltered waters and slow-moving rivers while mastering risk assessment and group management techniques.
Sheltered Water SUP Leader Training and Assessment
STARTS AT
£220
Develop leadership skills in a whitewater setting over two days of training. Learn river reading, group management, and rescue techniques under the guidance of certified instructors, preparing for moderate rapids.
Whitewater Leader Training and Assessment
STARTS AT
£220
Navigate the challenges of Grade 2/3 whitewater as you hone your leadership skills. This training emphasizes risk assessment, group management, and rescue techniques under expert guidance in moderate river conditions.
Coaching
BCAB Paddlesports Instructor
STARTS AT
£220
In a sheltered water environment, hone your paddling skills in your chosen craft—be it kayak, canoe, or SUP. Focus on safety and rescue techniques essential for instructing others effectively.
BCAB Core Coach Training
STARTS AT
£220
Uncover the principles of effective coaching in this foundational course. Dive into sports science and performance psychology to understand learning dynamics, session structuring, and adaptability across various paddling disciplines like kayaks and SUPs.
BCAB Sheltered Water Canoe / Kayak Coach Discipline Specific Training
STARTS AT
£220
Gain essential leadership skills for guiding kayakers in moderate whitewater conditions. Over two days, focus on risk assessment, group management, and rescue techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Paddleboard (SUP) Leader Training
STARTS AT
£220
Develop your leadership skills on a paddleboard with British Canoeing’s SUP Leader Training. Practice on both a tranquil lake and a gently flowing river, focusing on coaching and safety techniques essential for leading others.
Alongside our comprehensive coaching programs and BCAB qualifications, we deliver a wide range of Paddle UK Personal Performance Awards designed to help you build confidence, develop key skills, and progress in your chosen discipline.
Introductory Awards
- Paddle Start
- Paddle Discover
- Paddle Explore
Discipline & SpeciFIC Awards
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- SUP Sheltered Water Award
- Whitewater
- Stadium Whitewater
- Progressive Whitewater Stadium
- Whitewater Award
- Touring
- Touring Award
- Open Water Touring
- Multi-Day Touring
- Freestyle
- Flat Water Freestyle Award
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to master advanced skills, we have a course for you. Interested in booking an award or exploring other Personal Performance pathways?
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