Master White Water Kayaking Leadership on England’s River Trails
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to handle active paddling and rescue drills over consecutive days
Overview
Elevate your kayaking with the BCAB White Water Kayak Leader Training near Dorking, England. Learn essential paddling and leadership skills over two action-packed days in moderate white water.
BCAB White Water Kayak Leader Training
Ages 16+ • Develop your skills • 2 Days
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About This Adventure
Enhance your kayaking leadership with this immersive two-day training focused on personal skills and safety in moderate white water. Gain hands-on experience in paddling techniques, rescue skills, and group dynamics, ensuring you’re well-prepared to lead others confidently on the water. Perfect for aspiring leaders ready to elevate their skills!
If you’re looking to lead Kayakers on moderate white water, this two days training focuses on personal skills and leadership.
Duration
2 days
About
If you’re looking to lead Kayakers on moderate white water, this two days training focuses on personal skills and leadership. This emphasises the application of strokes to achieve suitable techniques and boat control in real situations and covers personal paddling skills, rescue skills, safety, leadership, group skills and theory.
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Pre-requisites: To be able to get the most out of your training, we would recommend that you can paddle to the standard of the Progressive White Water Award or 3 Star White Water Kayak.
Adventure Tips
Check River Levels Before Arrival
River conditions can change rapidly; consult local flow reports to ensure safe water levels for training.
Wear a Properly Fitting Helmet
A secure helmet protects against unexpected rocks and obstacles in white water environments.
Bring Waterproof Layers
Weather in Surrey Hills can be variable—dress in moisture-wicking, quick-dry gear to stay comfortable.
Arrive Early for Safety Briefings
Prompt arrival allows full participation in pre-course safety protocols and equipment checks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Kingfisher
- European otter
History
Dorking’s rivers have long supported local communities and were historically used for milling and small-scale industry, adding cultural depth to modern paddling.
Conservation
The course emphasizes Leave No Trace principles to protect the river ecosystems and minimize human impact on Surrey’s waterways.
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Adventure Hotspots in Dorking
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Spray Skirt
Keeps you dry and warm by sealing the kayak cockpit from water ingress.
White Water Helmet
Protects your head during river navigation and swift water maneuvers.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
Essential for buoyancy in moving water and during rescue situations.
Neoprene Gloves
Protect hands from cold water and improve paddle grip in chillier spring conditions.
spring specific