SUP COASTAL LEADER
Awarded through British Canoeing, the SUP Coastal Leader award is for anyone who wants to lead paddleboard journeys in moderate tidal water and up to force 4 winds.
This award also allows you to deliver British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards, such as Paddle Start, Paddle Discover and the sheltered water SUP award (with recommendation)
To qualify as a SUP Coastal Leader, you must complete an assessment which is typically one day.
There is also an optional training course, which we offer over 2 days, to help develop your skills and work towards assessment.
More information about the award and routes to assessment can be found on the Paddles Up Training website HERE
What are the prerequisites?
For the training, you must have experience Paddleboarding in moderate tidal water in up to force 4 winds.
For assessment, you must hold the following:
- Safeguarding Training (within last 3 years)
- First Aid (within last 3 years)
- Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course
- Full National Association Membership
- Be at least 16 years old
- Register for assessment with British Canoeing (an additional fee may apply).
How long is the course?
Our training runs over 2 days from 9am – 5pm.
An assessment is typically one day
How much does it cost?
The training costs £220 per person for 2 days (9am-5pm each day).
Assessment costs £200pp for a 1 day assessment
To arrange an assessment on a date convenient for you, please get in touch with us at info@reach-outdoors.com.
Upcoming Dates
To register your interest in further dates or to book an assessment for a convenient date for you, please email us at info@reach-outdoors.com.