At WithDave we aim to provide a quality service that is value for money. With the cost of living and fuel going up all the time we are trying to reduce the costs for us and you. By providing packages we can cut down on our admin and pass the saving on to you. If we group together courses this may reduce your traveling costs.
Entering Paddlesport - employment, deployment or volunteering.
Paddlesport Instructor and Leadership Course Package
This package is for those that have some paddling ability and can control their chosen craft (SUP, Kayak, Canoe). The course will provide:
- British Canoeing Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
- British Canoeing Paddlesport instructor
- Paddlesport Leader or Paddlesport Touring Leader Training (as appropriate)
- Outdoor First Aid Level 3 Award 8hr or 16hr
- Awareness of Safeguarding Level 1 (FAA)
Participants will need to be an ‘on the water’ member of the appropriate National Association (British Canoeing, Canoe Wales, Scottish Canoe Association, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland) and will be required to personally register with the appropriate National Association for the awards (we will support you with this). These costs are not included in this course.
Following this course and successful completion of an assessment you will be qualified to run safe and enjoyable trips, based on your group’s needs and aspirations. You will lead journeys, on the appropriate water, for a range of mixed craft. As a Leader, you can work independently, be employed or deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys.
This course will run consecutively from 25th -30th March 2024. Local accommodation at reasonable cost is available if required (not included in course cost).

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue

Paddlesport Instructor


Safeguarding Level 1
Paddlesport Leader or Paddlesport Touring Leader
You select course dates that suit you from our programme,
Or Our Paddlesport Instructor and Leadership package course
Package courses
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue, Paddlesport Instructor, Level 1 Safeguarding with Paddlesport Leader and 8hr Outdoor First Aid
- 25th – 30th March 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £525
- 29th July – 3rd Aug 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £525
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue, Paddlesport Instructor, Level 1 Safeguarding with Paddlesport Touring Leader and 16hr Outdoor First
- 29th July – 3rd Aug 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £585
(All courses must be completed within 1 year)
Taking your expedition leadership to another level
For any paddlesport leader taking your leadership to the next level and developing the additional skills and knowledge required to fulfil a guiding role is a valuable challenge. These online modules look at the key areas for providing a quality expedition experience for your clients or club members.
This box set contains the following BC guide modules
- Trip Planning and Organisation
- Customer Experience
- Leadership
These courses would individually cost £210 but with this offer it’s £175; saving you £35



Trip Planning and Organisation
Customer Experience
Leadership
You select course dates that suit you from our programme
(All courses must be completed within 2 years)