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Wild River offers quality paddlesport coaching and courses in the Lake District and beyond. If you cannot find the course you want or the date you need then please contact us and we will try to meet your needs.
In March 2024 British Canoeing changed its name to Paddle UK. The new name is to reflect the demographics of its evolving membership and is far more inclusive as it captures more fully the breadth of paddling activity that falls under its responsibility, including kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and paddlesport.
Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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12,13 February 2026 |
Sheltered Water Canoe and/or Kayak Coach Training |
Lake District |
£250 |
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29,30 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Instructor |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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16,17 May 2026 |
Core Coach Training |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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16,17 June 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Coach Training |
Lake District |
£250 |
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7,8 September 2026 |
Core Coach Training |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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10,11 September 2026 |
Paddlesport Instructor |
Coniston, Lake District |
£250 |
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21,22 September 2026 |
Sheltered Water Canoe and/or Kayak Coach Training |
Lake District |
£250 |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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19,20 March 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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25,26 April 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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30 April & 1 May 2026 |
Canoe Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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16,17 July 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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18,19 July 2026 |
Canoe Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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8,9 August 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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3,4 September 2026 |
Canoe Performance Award |
Lake District |
£250* |
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*Price includes the use of our craft and paddles. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost PP |
Book |
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19-22 January 2026 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£450 |
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9,10 February 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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25,26 February 2026 |
Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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23 February 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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27 February 2026 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270** |
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5,6 March 2026 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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11 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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12,13 March 2026 |
Canoe White Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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17,18 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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23.24 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300** |
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31 March & 1 April 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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24 April 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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5,6 May 2026 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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11,12 May 2026 |
SUP Sheltered Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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11,12 May 2026 |
SUP Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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21,22 May 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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6,7 June 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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23 June 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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5,6 September 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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17 September 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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19,20 September 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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1,2 October 2026 |
Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£300** |
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4 October 2026 |
Paddlesport Leader Assessment |
Lake District |
£270* |
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19,20 October 2026 |
Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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7-10 November 2026 |
Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training |
Lake District |
£450 |
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16,17 November 2026 |
White Water Kayak Leader Training |
Lake District |
£230 |
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*1 day paddlesport leader assessments require 2 to run, 2 day leader assessments require min 3 to run (£350 for 1-1 assessments). **1 day moderate water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£400 for 1 to 1 assessments). ***1 day advanced water leader leader assessments require min 2 to run, 2 day require min 3 to run (£400 for 1 to 1 assessments). Many leader assessment candidates find refresher training extremely valuable in preparation for their assessment. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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29,30 January 2025 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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26,27 January 2026 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Kayak) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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2,3 March 2026 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Canoe) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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28 March 2026 |
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course |
Coniston, Lake District |
£110 |
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9,10 April 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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9,10 May 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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9 September 2026 |
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course |
Coniston, Lake District |
£110 |
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10,11 September 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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12,13 November 2026 |
Advanced White Water Safety Course (Canoe) |
Cumbria |
£250 |
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19,20 November 2026 |
White Water Safety Course |
Cumbria |
£200 |
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The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC) replaced Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) in 2023. Both the PRSC and FSRT are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g Paddlesport Instructor. White Water Safety course (WWSC) replaced White Water Safety and Rescue Training (WWSR) in 2023. Both the WWSC and WWSR are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g White Water Leader Award. Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWSC) replaces Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Training (AWWSR) in 2024. Both are recognised as pre-requisites for the relevant qualifications e.g Advanced White Water Leader Award. |
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Course Dates |
Course Title |
Venue |
Cost Per Person |
Book |
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2,3 February 2026 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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25,26 February 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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2,3 March 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£250 |
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4 March 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£100 |
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12,13 March 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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20,21 April 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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27,28 April 2026 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£250 |
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4-7 June 2026 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Scottish Highlands |
£400 |
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8,9 June 2026 |
Introduction to Open Canoeing |
Lake District |
£250 |
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11,12 June 2026 |
Introduction to White Water Kayaking |
Lake District |
£250 |
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24-27 September 2026 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Scottish Highlands |
£400 |
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5,6 October 2026 |
Early Days White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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8.9 October 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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10,11 October 2026 |
Early Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£250 |
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15,16 October 2026 |
Introduction to White Water SUP Skills |
Lake District |
£250 |
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22,23 October 2026 |
Intermediate White Water SUP Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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24,25 October 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Kayaking Skills |
Lake District |
£250 |
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5,6 November 2026 |
Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£230 |
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21-24 November 2026 |
Advanced White Water Canoe Skills |
Lake District |
£400 |
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Price of introductory level courses includes use of Wild River boats, state of art paddles. Drysuits are available, if required. On expeditions we expect a contribution towards fuel costs. |
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All prices quoted are per person. Contact us for group rates.
If the course you would like to book onto is full, please contact us for dates of future courses.
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Which Dagger creek boat would fit you?Join one of our white water leader training or performance courses and get the opportunity to try for yourself, free of charge. Boats must be booked at the time of payment of course fees and are available on a first come, first served basis. Terms apply.
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Vertical Element (VE) PaddlesWhite water kayak paddles are definitely not one size fits all. On our courses you can try:
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