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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

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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
 

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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

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Current scheduled Paddle UK Courses

Sea Kayak Coach Training

5/6 September 2026

Northumberland / Berwickshire

£250pp

2 places available

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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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