Paddlesport Leader (PSL)
The British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader qualification is appropriate for leading others on journeys in sheltered waters (both wind affected and slow moving water).
Paddlesport Touring Leader (PSTL)
The British Canoeing Paddlesport Touring Leader would be deemed appropriate to operate in inland tidal water, which includes defined beaches (where the group could easily land) slow moving estuaries (less than 0.5 Knots) and in winds not above Beaufort force 4 (force 3 if wind direction is offshore).
Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader Training
- We firmly believe that the student/learner/paddler is at the centre of their individual development journey. To support your development effectively we understand the need to be flexible in our tutoring provision. We will work with you to build a development plan that is right for you. There is no requirement to complete PSL or PSTL training. Aspirant leaders can go directly to assessment.
We offer:
Full Development Training.
This is for paddlers that have the personal paddling skills for the environment of the award but have little or no on water leadership experience. We will work within a river and/or open water environment to develop the skills in small groups (max of 4 learners) over 4 days (2 in each environment) to meet the individual needs of the aspirant leaders. You may chose to focus on a specific environment (river or open water) as your needs dictate. This training will follow the syllabus of British Canoeing PSL or PSTL in each environment. If you complete training in both environments you can chose to have this training registered.
Paddlesport leader
Full Training Open water and River
- 29th 30th January 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
- 12th 13th March 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
- 8th 9th June 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
Paddlesport Touring Leader
Full Training Open water and River
- 15th 16th November 2023 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
- 2nd 3rd December 2023 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
- 14th 15th December 2023 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185 FULL
- 29th 30th January 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
- 12th 13th March 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £185
Top up and tweak training
Aspirant leaders who have some experience but want to develop more, can use this training as a check and balance for their confidence before going into further development. For these people we offer a ‘top up and tweak’ on request.
Moving water
- 29th February 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £95
Open water
- 3rd March 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park £95
Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment
Please see our Leadership assessment page
National Association Delivery Centre Registration
In order to become an Instructor, Coach, Leader or Raft Guide, British Canoeing Awarding Body require candidates to register with their National Association Delivery Centre, ahead of training/assessment once you meet the prerequisites. This is completed through their membership portal.
For Registration Costs, please see the ‘Regulated and Non-Regulated Course Fees’ document.
British Canoeing Awarding Body provider fees are included within the advertised individual course fees.