British Canoeing Whitewater Kayak Leader Training

Our renowned courses are run by some of the leading course providers in the country.

We tailor the course specific to your needs and ensure that you will have a learning and enjoyable experience above and beyond your expectations. After leaving this course it will clear as to what you need to achieve with an action plan leading you to assessment.

The Whitewater Kayak Leader (previously named -  four-star) training course spends two action-packed days on moderate water working through leadership procedures and control along with personal skills and techniques training on class two and three water.

A great course for those wanting to move up the coaching and leadership spectrum or just to learn a bit about safer paddling and group control whilst improving your skills.
This two-day training course prepares the candidate for the Whitewater Kayak Leader assessment. Incorporating all elements of the assessment syllabus

For more information about this course including Syllabus and registration please click here to the British Canoeing website:  White Water Kayak Leader

Candidates for this course will develop their skills in preparation for the assessment to include
- Effective and appropriate manoeuvring on class 2 and 3 water.
- Understanding of a variety of safety and leadership skills for class 2 water.
- Equipment needs and standards
- Rescue skills
- Incident management and 1st aid in a 4 star environment.
- Other general river awareness skills and responsibilities.