info@matthaydock.com
info@matthaydock.com

+44 (0) 7786 196720
+44 (0) 7786 196720
Paddle UK Courses
As a highly experienced Paddle UK award course provider and national trainer, working at all levels, across a wide range of disciplines, Matt is able to provide the awards which are listed below.
Matt prides himself on delivering training courses which are packed full of the knowledge and skills you need, whilst being supportive and inspiring throughout. You'll leave with not just a clear action plan, but ongoing mentored support throughout your developmental journey.
Assessments are always delivered to ensure you are given the space to shine in a supportive environment, whilst also ensuring you can robustly showcase your skills in the best environment available.
Please see below the awards Matt can provide, and the current list of scheduled courses
LEADER AWARDS
Training & Assessment available
Paddlesport Leader
Paddlesport Touring Leader
Sea Kayak Leader
Advanced Sea Kayak Leader
White Water Leader
Advanced White Water Leader
Canoe Leader - Open Water & White Water
Advanced Canoe Leader - Open Water & White Water
SUP Leader awards - Sheltered Water, Open Water, Tidal & Coastal


COACH & INSTRUCTOR AWARDS
Training & Assessment available
Paddlesport Instructor
SUP Instructor
Core Coach Training
Canoe Coach - Open Water, White Water
Advanced Canoe Coach - Open Water, White Water
Sea Kayak Coach
Advanced Sea Kayak Coach
White Water Kayak Coach
Advanced White Water Kayak Coach
SUP Coach - Sheltered Water, Open Water, White Water
Sheltered Water Coach - Canoe, Kayak, SUP
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue (PSRC)
Paddle Safer
SUP Safer
Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue
Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue
Introduction to White Water Safety
White Water Safety
Advanced White Water Safety
Navigation Modules (delivered online and face to face):
Weather
Surf & Swell
Navigation for Paddlers
Tides
Open Crossings
SAFETY AWARD & NAVIGATION
TRAINING COURSES


Paddle Awards - Start, Discover, Explore
Canoe Award, Progressive Canoe Award, Advanced Canoe Award
Sea Kayak Award, Coastal Sea Kayak Award, Advanced Sea Kayak Award
SUP Sheltered Water and SUP White Water awards
Touring Award, Open Water Touring Award, Multi-Day Touring Award
White Water Award, Progressive White Water Award, Advanced White Water Award
PERSONAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS
GUIDE AWARD MODULES
Training & Assessment available
Campcraft & Expedition Skills module
Customer Experience module
Environment & Sustainability module
Leadership module
Trip Planning & Organisation module
Guide endoresement assessments available on request

Current scheduled Paddle UK Courses
Sea Kayak Coach Training
5/6 September 2026
Northumberland / Berwickshire
£250pp
2 places available

Sea Kayak Leader Training
17/18 October 2026
Northumberland / Berwickshire
£250pp
6 places available

Advanced
Sea Kayak Leader Training
30 Sept / 1 Oct 2026
Oban area
£270pp
3 places available
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