Description
Your Canoe leader Assessment
- Large areas of open water that exceed the sheltered water definition, that are no more than 500 metres off shore and in wind strengths that do not exceed Beaufort Force 4
- Grade 2 white water or equivalent weirs
They will include suitable river & open water journeys with real students to lead,
Your assessment will be a relaxed one where we will be looking at your application of strokes and boat control in real situations while giving you every opportunity to shine on the day with your group
Your Canoe Leader Assessment will look at your skill level as required to lead a group of paddlers in appropriate locations, on moderate water conditions and your judgement of the conditions and the ability of the group and to make the appropriate decisions along the way with the ability to modify your plans as required.
You will be assessed on your
- Personal Paddling Skills
- Rescue Skills
- Safety, Leadership and Group Skills
- Theory
Canoe Leader Overview
Minimum age
16 years
Duration
2-day Training / 2-day Assessment
eLearning
Optional and free-of-charge. Leadership eLearning
Completion time
You have 3 years to complete the course
Prerequisites
- Canoe Leader training within previous 3 years
- Relevant Safety Training: White Water Safety & Rescue training or (or Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician)
- First Aid Award: Recognised 2-day First Aid within last 3 years
- British Canoeing registration Fee: £39
- Age: 16 years of age, or older
What you need
Your expected to present your self ready for assessment and have appropriate equipment for both your self and your group suitable for moderate water journeys on open water and river
Make sure you have your Log Book
Your Stamped British Canoeing LR Form
Evidence of your Training , WWSR & First Aid Certs
What we can provided
We can provide most equipment please get in touch in advance,
Dates:
See our Calendar above for up coming course dates
A course can be run on a dates that suits you, We are Flexible, please get in touch with dates or timeframe
Location:
North Wales Area; Depending on water Levels on the day,
The default meet point unless told otherwise is
Mile End Mill, Llangollen, LL20 8AD Click to see Map
Cost:
2 Day assessment: £180
Group Prices available for 4 or more
Course fees do not cover any Certification or additional fees that may be incurred, eg. Parking or access fees,
Course Documents
To view the associated documents with this course, click here
For full details of the content covered, please refer to the Canoe Leader Syllabus.
For full details of the content covered, please refer to the Canoe Leader Assessment Notes.
