British Canoeing Leadership Course - Canoe
BC LEADERSHIP COURSES - CANOE
Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2EB
01887 829 202
Ready to progress your leadership journey? At Beyond Adventure we offer a range of courses to help you achieve your goals in a friendly, supportive environment. Browse through all our canoe specific leadership courses below.
Key Information
from £tbc / adult
min age - 16
2 - 4 days
2 modules / course
intermediate
certification
OPEN WATER CANOE LEADER
Successful performance at this level indicates that a candidate has the personal skill level and leadership ability required to lead a group of up to 4 solo canoe paddlers or 3 tandem canoe crews (not including themselves), on Moderate Inland Water. A successful candidate will be able to evaluate a group of paddlers to establish whether a particular trip is suitable to their level of performance or choose alternatives.
Moderate Water Definition
Inland: Large areas of open water that exceed the sheltered water definition, where the paddlers are no more than 500 metres off shore and in wind strengths that do not exceed Beaufort force 4.
No longer a direct pre requisite of the assessment, however we strongly recommend that candidates attend a 2 day training course with us to ensure that they are fully prepared for assessment.
On this day candidates will cover all the British Canoeing syllabus for the open water leader and will leave with a full action plan to support your journey towards assessment.
Pre requisits
National Association British Canoeing Canoe Leadership Registration (LR);
Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing recognised 2 day first aid award;
Previous experience: provide evidence of 12 trips (minimum 4 hours duration) that includes at least 3 different open water journeys with winds up to Beaufort force 4 (minimum 4 hours duration), as a member of a group and the same as an assistant leader;
The above journeys should involve some overnight camps.
British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue Training Course (or Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician).
Candidates must be aged 16 or over at the time of assessment. Candidates under the age of 18 can take the award, but cannot be deemed responsible for leadership by law until they turn 18.
| COURSES | DATE | DAYS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | INSTRUCTOR | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course | 1st August | 1 | £105 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 20th & 21st August | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th September 2026 | 1 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 17th & 18th September | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Paddlesport Touring Leader Training | 26th & 27th September | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Open Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 1st & 2nd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 3rd & 4th October | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 8th & 9th October 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 22nd & 23rd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 5th & 6th November - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 7th & 8th November | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 19th & 20th November | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 27th & 28th November | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 3rd & 4th December | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th December 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 18th & 19th December - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French |
WHITE WATER CANOE LEADER
Successful performance at this level indicates that a candidate has the personal skill level and leadership ability required to lead a group of up to 4 solo canoe paddlers or 3 tandem canoe crews (not including themselves), on Moderate Inland Water. A successful candidate will be able to evaluate a group of paddlers to establish whether a particular trip is suitable to their level of performance or choose alternatives.
White Water: Grade 2(3) white water or equivalent weirs
No longer a direct pre requisite of the assessment, however we strongly recommend that candidates attend a 2 day training course with us to ensure that they are fully prepared for assessment.
On this day candidates will cover all the British Canoeing syllabus for the white water leader award and will leave with a full action plan to support your journey towards assessment.
1 Day
Pre Requisites
National Association British Canoeing Canoe Leadership Registration (LR);
Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing recognised 2 day first aid award;
Previous experience: provide evidence of 12 trips (minimum 4 hours duration) that includes at least: 3 different grade 2(3) river trips as a member of a group;and the same as an assistant leader;
British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue Training Course (or Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician).
Candidates must be aged 16 or over at the time of assessment. Candidates under the age of 18 can take the award, but cannot be deemed responsible for leadership by law until they turn 18.
| COURSES | DATE | DAYS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | INSTRUCTOR | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course | 1st August | 1 | £105 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 20th & 21st August | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th September 2026 | 1 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 17th & 18th September | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Paddlesport Touring Leader Training | 26th & 27th September | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Open Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 1st & 2nd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 3rd & 4th October | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 8th & 9th October 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 22nd & 23rd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 5th & 6th November - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 7th & 8th November | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 19th & 20th November | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 27th & 28th November | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 3rd & 4th December | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th December 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 18th & 19th December - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French |
ADVANCED CANOE OPEN WATER LEADER TRAINING
An Advanced Water Leader is someone who wants to take paddlers on trips and journeys in the advanced water environment. This involves a high level of personal skill, leadership ability and judgement to lead groups on advanced river journeys, advanced tidal water or advanced white water. These discipline specific awards enable Advanced Water Leaders to select appropriate environments for paddlers with a range of experiences. An Advanced Water Leader is a highly skilled paddler who is committed to developing themselves and others in the advanced water environment.
No longer a direct pre requisite of the assessment, however we strongly recommend that candidates attend a 2 - 4 day training course with us to ensure that they are fully prepared for assessment.
On these days, candidates will cover all the British Canoeing syllabus for the advanced open water leader and will leave with a full action plan to support your journey towards assessment.
1 day
To become an Advanced Canoe Leader, you will need to successfully complete a two day, mainly practical assessment, as well as two evening exercises, on sections of advanced white water and advanced open water. Advanced Canoe Leaders need to have the personal skill level, leadership ability and judgement to lead paddlers with a range of experience, up to and including advanced white water and advanced open water.
Prerequisites
Home Nation Leadership Registration (LR) Form
Full Home Nation Association Membership
Valid 2 day First Aid training
Aged 18 or over
White Water Canoe Leader Award
| COURSES | DATE | DAYS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | INSTRUCTOR | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course | 1st August | 1 | £105 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 20th & 21st August | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th September 2026 | 1 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 17th & 18th September | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Paddlesport Touring Leader Training | 26th & 27th September | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Open Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 1st & 2nd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 3rd & 4th October | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 8th & 9th October 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 22nd & 23rd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 5th & 6th November - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 7th & 8th November | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 19th & 20th November | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 27th & 28th November | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 3rd & 4th December | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th December 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 18th & 19th December - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French |
ADVANCED CANOE WHITE WATER LEADER
An Advanced Water Leader is someone who wants to take paddlers on trips and journeys in the advanced water environment. This involves a high level of personal skill, leadership ability and judgement to lead groups on advanced river journeys, advanced tidal water or advanced white water. These discipline specific awards enable Advanced Water Leaders to select appropriate environments for paddlers with a range of experiences. An Advanced Water Leader is a highly skilled paddler who is committed to developing themselves and others in the advanced water environment.
No longer a direct pre requisite of the assessment, however we strongly recommend that candidates attend a 2 - 4 day training course with us to ensure that they are fully prepared for assessment.
On these days candidates will cover all the British Canoeing syllabus for the advanced white water leader and will leave with a full action plan to support your journey towards assessment.
1 day
To become an Advanced Canoe Leader, you will need to successfully complete a two day, mainly practical assessment, as well as two evening exercises, on sections of advanced white water and advanced open water. Advanced Canoe Leaders need to have the personal skill level, leadership ability and judgement to lead paddlers with a range of experience, up to and including advanced white water and advanced open water
Prerequisites
Home Nation Leadership Registration (LR) Form
Full Home Nation Association Membership
Valid 2 day First Aid training
Aged 18 or over
White Water Canoe Leader Award
| COURSES | DATE | DAYS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | INSTRUCTOR | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course | 1st August | 1 | £105 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 20th & 21st August | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th September 2026 | 1 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 17th & 18th September | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Paddlesport Touring Leader Training | 26th & 27th September | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Open Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 1st & 2nd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 3rd & 4th October | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 8th & 9th October 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 22nd & 23rd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 5th & 6th November - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 7th & 8th November | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 19th & 20th November | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 27th & 28th November | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 3rd & 4th December | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th December 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 18th & 19th December - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French |
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