Courses and Training

Paddle UK Courses & Bespoke Training

As a PaddleUK Provider, Coach and Delivery Partner, we offer a wide array of training courses and coached sessions for paddlers, aspirant leaders and instructors.

From our base here in Bangor, Northern Ireland, We aim to help you gain the skills and expertise that you need on your personal, coaching or leadership journey. You can find out more by visiting the Paddles Up Training Website.

Please explore the links below to check out some of the courses and training opportunities that we offer.

Development Training Courses

Sea Kayak Improver Training

Improve your sea kayaking skills beyond beginner and into a competent group member.

Intromediate Rescue Skills

Develop your basic rescue skills and practice both group and self rescues with expert assistance.

Dynamic Sea Kayak Skills

Get confident in your sea kayak when paddling more dynamic conditions. Learn tips and tricks to manage bigger conditions with ease.

Basic Kayak Campcraft Skills

Learn how to set up camp from your kayak. Discover basic skills such as fire making, tarpology and basic camp cooking.

Paddle UK courses and training

Paddle UK Discovery Award

Show your skills off with this Personal performance award, great for paddlers new to kayaking.

Paddle UK Explore Award

Develop your skills with this personal performance award. Perfect for paddlers developing their confidence in settled inland and coastal conditions.

coastal sea kayak award

Paddle UK Sea Kayak Award

Show your confidence with this discipline specific award. demonstrate your skill in the moderate environment in your sea kayak.

Paddle UK Coastal Sea Kayak Award

Grow your dynamic kayaking with this discipline specific award in the Coastal environment in your sea kayak.

Paddle UK Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue

Learn skills to rescue yourself and others in your group effectively and efficiently. The award is great for those looking towards the leader awards suite.

Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader

Lead other sea kayakers at sea. Qualify to support your group or club in leading other paddlers in the moderate sea environment.

Paddle UK Planning and Navigation Modules

Learn the skills needed to plan safe and effective trips with our bespoke planning and navigation weekends including the BCAB modules.

camping on arran

Paddle UK Guide Modules

Coming soon