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Coaching Courses and Training run by the Club

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Sheltered Water
LCC Paddle Start Course (Introductory)
LCC Paddle Discovery Course (Improvers)
LCC Paddle Explore Course (The Skills for Journeying)
White WaterLCC White Water Award
LCC Progressive White Water Award
Advanced White Water Award
Sea KayakLCC Sea Kayak Award
LCC Coastal Sea Kayak Award
Advanced Sea Kayak Award
CanoeingLCC Canoe Award
LCC Progressive Canoe Award
Advanced Canoe Award
Surf KayakSurf Kayak Award
Progressive Surf Kayak Award
Advanced Surf Kayak Award
Standup PaddleboardSUP Sheltered Water Award
SUP White Water Award
SUP Paddle Surf Award
FreestyleFlatwater Freestyle Award
Freestyle Award
Advanced Freestyle Award
TouringTouring Award
Open Water Touring Award
Mulitday Touring Award
Polo Contact Polo Representative
Marathon Contact Marathon Representative
Racing Contact Racing Representative
Slalom Contact Slalom Representative
Rafting Contact Rafting Representative
FSRT Courses (Foundation Safety & Rescue Course)
BC Canoe Lifeguards SESA Awards
Open Boat (Candian Canoe) skills course
Introduction to White Water Courses
Rolling Courses
White Water Rescue Orientaton & Training course
BC Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning for Sea Kayaking
BC Lifeguards Basic First Aid Course (4 hours)
BC Lifeguards Aquatic First Aid Course L1 (8 hours)
BC Lifeguards Aquatic First Aid Course L2 (8 + 8 hours)
BC White Water Safety & Rescue Training Course
4 Star Sea (Training and Assessment)
4 Star Inland (Training and Assessment)
Advanced White Water Safety & Rescue Training Course
Sheltered Water Coach Training
Coaching Seminars (Open to all in the NW Region)  
RYA Certified VHF Radio course
Keith Steer
Coaching Coordinator
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We do not charge for our coaches’ time when they volunteer to run courses for our members. We try to put on several in-house courses each year to cater to our member’s needs. We have introduced a £5 booking fee to ensure that members confirm their place and that the course takes place. Use of club equipment is free with courses that take place in the docks or at any of our pools.


Occasionally coaches from outside the club run discounted courses for our club members. These are usually of a more advanced level where members are expected to have their own equipment. Club equipment can be hired for these courses if required. New Members with little experience are advised to take an introductory course to get the confidence to join in with club activities. Over the winter months it is best to attend a pool session where you will be given a safe and warm introduction to paddling.

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A number of Local Coaches have run more advanced courses for us

Nick Cunliffe & Matt Giblin  kayakessentials.co.uk
High quality sea kayak, white water and coach education courses