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The Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor Qualification from British Canoeing Awarding body allows you to lead simple journeys and groups on very sheltered water. It also allows coaching of simple introductory sessions (less than 50m from the shore) and deliver the Start and Discover Personal Performance Awards (PPA) qualifications.

It is a two  day course packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

It is the first step in the qualifications ladder. Chose your craft from canoe, kayak and SUP and learn new paddlesport skills with this NGB qualification.

Join our Intro to kayaking course which will develpo your kayak skills whether a novice or someone with a bit more experience. We will cover simple self safety and rescue skills, how to paddle and chunks of theory.

It is 3 week kayaking learn to kayak  course is packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

This is a great course to expand your paddlesports knowledge and progress towards longer journeys, overnight camps and even white water. Lock in the foundations of kayaking and paddlesport today.

we have over 300 craft on site with a range of kayak options.

The Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor Qualification from British Canoeing Awarding body allows you to lead simple journeys and groups on very sheltered water. It also allows coaching of simple introductory sessions (less than 50m from the shore) and deliver the Start and Discover Personal Performance Awards (PPA) qualifications.

It is a two  day course packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

It is the first step in the qualifications ladder. Chose your craft from canoe, kayak and SUP and learn new paddlesport skills with this NGB qualification.

One of our favourite all time river trips with grade 1 and grade 2 rapids, starting at Kelso and paddling down to Berwick Upon Tweed on this beautiful river spanning the Scottish / English border. The River Tweed is an iconic touring river with brilliant rapids to progress white water skills, wild camp and enjoy great company.

One of our favourite all time river trips with grade 1 and grade 2 rapids, starting at Kelso and paddling down to Berwick Upon Tweed on this beautiful river spanning the Scottish / English border. The River Tweed is an iconic touring river with brilliant rapids to progress white water skills, wild camp and enjoy great company.

One of our favourite all time river trips with grade 1 and grade 2 rapids, starting at Kelso and paddling down to Berwick Upon Tweed on this beautiful river spanning the Scottish / English border. The River Tweed is an iconic touring river with brilliant rapids to progress white water skills, wild camp and enjoy great company.

Learn white water skills at our dedicated white water Facility which is perfect for honing and developing moving water progressive skills in canoes and kayaks.

A fantastic introduction to the world of paddlesports safety and rescue, some theory and lots of practical sessions on this one day safety skills course for kayakers, canoeists and Stand Up Paddle Boarders (SUP).

Develop your white water canoe and kayak skills with our new Develop Moving Water Skills led by our experienced white water coaches and river leaders. We will be using different sections of the magnificant Dee Valley including the Dee loop to develop and hone skills. This course is aimed at the beginner and intermediate paddlers aiming to progress their skill set. There is an opportunity to practice rescues, breaking in and breaking out, surfing and ferry gliding as well as work towards qualifications such as the Canoe and Kayak Personal Paddling Awards. (PPA).

Develop your white water canoe and kayak skills with our new Develop Moving Water Skills led by our experienced white water coaches and river leaders. We will be using different sections of the magnificant Dee Valley including the Dee loop to develop and hone skills. This course is aimed at the beginner and intermediate paddlers aiming to progress their skill set. There is an opportunity to practice rescues, breaking in and breaking out, surfing and ferry gliding as well as work towards qualifications such as the Canoe and Kayak Personal Paddling Awards. (PPA).