An Ceannard Turasachd Paddlesport is a nationally recognised qualification designed for experienced paddlers who want to lead journeys on a variety of water types, including open water and gentle rivers, using touring kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards. This award is ideal for those who are passionate about sharing their love of paddling and supporting others to enjoy safe, rewarding trips on more challenging sheltered or slow-moving water. The award focuses on developing the skills to plan, lead, and manage day journeys, taking into account group needs, weather, and environmental considerations. The award is administered by Paddle UK (no comann nan dùthchannan dachaigh aige: Padal a' Chuimrigh, Padal Alba, no Padal Èirinn a Tuath), and awarded by the British Canoeing Awarding Body, a’ bhuidheann riaghlaidh airson spòrs pleadhaig anns an RA. The Paddlesport Touring Leader Award provides flexible, craft-inclusive leadership skills suitable for a wide range of touring environments.
An Ceannard Turasachd Paddlesport course content is designed to prepare candidates to lead safe, enjoyable, and well-organised journeys on a variety of sheltered open water and slow-moving river environments. The course focuses on trip planning, group leadership strategies, and effective decision-making in relation to weather, water conditions, and group ability. Candidates develop skills in managing diverse groups, navigating open water crossings, handling basic environmental hazards, and adapting plans to changing conditions. The course also covers practical rescue techniques, incident management, and environmental awareness to promote responsible paddling. With an emphasis on flexible, craft-inclusive leadership, the training helps candidates create positive experiences for participants using canoes, touring kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, or other suitable craft.
Fad: 2-day training and 2-day assessment course
Àite: CCAT Capel Curig, Pàirc Nàiseanta Eryri
CCAT Halton faisg air Lancaster, Sgìre nan Loch agus Pàirc Nàiseanta Yorkshire Dales
Cìs a’ chùrsa: £40
Ion-roghnachd: CFAVan
Ro-riatanasan Prior to attended you need to meet the following prerequisites for attending the Paddlesport Leader course:
- Bi nad bhall làn-iomlan de Paddle UK (no Padal a' Chuimrigh, Padal Alba, no Padal Èirinn a Tuath).
- Have appropriate personal paddling experience — candidates should have substantial recent experience of paddling on open water and slow-moving rivers in touring craft (canoe, touring kayak, SUP, or equivalent), typically recorded in a logbook.
- Safeguarding training dated within the last three years.
- 2-day first aid certificate dated with the last three years
Teisteanas Cùrsa: Tha teisteanasan Buidheann Duaiseachaidh Canù Bhreatainn air an aithneachadh gu farsaing air feadh na RA agus tha iad a’ sealltainn do chàch gu bheil thu air ìre barrantaichte nàiseanta a ruighinn a tha air aithneachadh le:
- Buidheann-gnìomha Slàinte is Sàbhailteachd (RA)
- Ùghdarras Slàinte is Sàbhailteachd (Poblachd na h-Èireann)
- Ùghdarras Ceadachaidh Gnìomhachdan Dànachd (RA)
- Trèanadh Èirinn
- Ofqual (Sasainn)
- SQA (Alba)
Bruidhinn ris a’ cheannard no ris a’ cheannard buidhne agad ma tha ùidh agad a bhith an làthair aig a’ chùrsa seo.