Looking to hone your skills before you head off on a paddle trail? If you’ve completed the Start or Discover award, want to develop your skills before moving on to Personal Performance Awards or just want to build your confidence, then the Explore award is for you!
If you want to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water, this is the award for you. In this award you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confident choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather.
Anyone can take the Explore award. Designed to help you gain confidence on the water, it is aimed at any craft and ability level, however, if you’ve never been paddling before, it might be worth starting with the Start and Discover awards.
There’s a strong emphasis on independence with this award, and the Explore award will fill in the gaps of knowledge you might have so you can get out paddling safely on an adventure!
The full syllabus is attached, so you can read through ahead of time and start to think about designing your course.
The award covers areas like:
-On the water etiquette and how to share the space with other water users
-Different environments you can paddle (lakes, rivers, canals, estuaries)
-Controlling your kayak, canoe or SUP safely
-Clothing and equipment needs for different environments and weather
-Safe exploration
This award can be taken in any craft. We have kayaks, canoes, sit-on-tops and stand-up paddleboards available.
Holding this qualification will entitle you to 'Independent Paddler Status' at Leaside and allow you to book onto the IP only sessions.
Level: Intermediate
All participants must come prepared for the weather on the day and to get wet.
You will need a complete change of clothes including footwear that will stay on your feet (NO flip flops, sliders or crocs) and a towel. Cotton clothing (jeans, T-shirts) are best avoided, and sportswear is the most suitable.
A drink, sun hat and sun cream is also advisable to bring along in the summer, and a warm hat and waterproofs for the winter.
We will provide all the specific equipment for your course.
As you are here all day, please remember to bring lunch and snacks as there are limited options to buy food nearby.
ALL SESSIONS WILL START PROMPTLY - Please come to the reception upon arrival.
ANY LATE ARRIVALS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE SESSION AND YOUR SESSION FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDABLE.
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PAYG - Paddle UK Explore Award
Price includes certificate fee payable to British Canoeing
No memberships are currently available for this ticket.
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£110.00 | |
Members - Paddle UK Explore Award
The price includes certificate fees payable to British Canoeing
Available with:
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£90.00 | |
Paddle UK Explore Award - Volunteer
This ticket is for Leaside Registered Volunteers Price includes certificate fee payable to British Canoeing
No memberships are currently available for this ticket.
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£30.00 |
The Leaside Trust
34 Spring Lane
Hackney
LONDON
Greater London
E5 9HQ
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