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We are Paddle UK (was British Canoeing) Providers for Coaching, Leadership, Skills, Paddlesport Instructor and Paddlesport Safety and Rescue. We use a mixed fleet of Canoe, Kayak and SUP. We also run a range of land based activities including Chilterns Walk with Wine & Cheese Tasting.
Coaching Courses:
Leadership Courses:
Paddlesport Leader Training and Assessment
SUP Inland Open Water Leader Training and Assessment
Paddlesport Touring Leader Training and Assessment
Paddlesport Instructor and Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Safety Courses:
Additional Courses:
One to One Sessions – all skill levels
This two hour session takes you from zero to hero, it is bespoke for each client developing a range of skills including technical improvement, moving on the water, and confidence building.
BSUPA Ready to Ride Group – beginner
This two hour weekend session is a great follow on from the introductory session. You’ll qualify with a certificate at the end enabling you to hire gear in the UK. One to One sessions can be organised separately. Please enquire.
Group Skills Development – intro / inter level
This fun hour and a half session builds your confidence on the water with games. It develops intermediate to advanced skills by practising tricks, movements and race skills. This is a group session.
BSUPA Touring Course Group – intermediate +
This is a two hour touring session. Must have done a BSUPA Ready to Ride course before enrolling. One to One sessions can be organised separately. Please enquire.
Yoga Paddleboard Sessions – all skill levels
Join a small group in a beautiful lake setting for a mindful Sunday afternoon. Practise and understand the positions on land before heading onto the water for this hour and a half session.
BSUPA Race Course Group – intermediate +
This two hour session will get you qualified to be race ready. You must have done a BSUPA Ready to Ride course before enrolling. One to One sessions can be organised separately. Please enquire.
Who We Are
Ian Bowditch
Ian has been paddling for over 20 years and has completed many rafting, canoe and kayaking challenges.
Jane Barraclough
10 years+ of personal expedition leading throughout the world from Mexico to India. ‘Adventure Jane’ is British Canoeing UKCC Level 3 Marathon Coach, BC Paddle Sport Leader Tutor and Assessor plus BSUPA Stand up Paddleboard Instructor and Assessor. Jane delivers sessions in a fun and informative manner.
Adam Cristol
Experienced yoga instructor and personal trainer with over 2000hrs coaching experience. A passion for health and wellbeing, with excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability and resourcefulness. 25 years competitive sports and fitness background combined with comprehensive training and work experience with Industry Leaders.
Why book an experience?
There has never been a better time to get outdoors and Paddleboarding is a sport which works your whole body and has so many benefits including…
- Helps with balance
- Boosts cardiovascular health
- Helps improve mood, focus and cognitive functions
- Whole body workout
- Helps connect you with nature
“lots of information”
The venue is beautiful – easy to get to, loved the church / views. Lots of information and learnt how to use my hips.
“awesome fun”
Awesome fun on the water. Totally pushed to try new things. Not laughed so hard in ages. Just loved it. Learnt loads. Fun, friendly team in Jane, Ian and Adam. x
“friendly and informative”
Had so much fun this morning, The venue is spot on, it has everything you need. The instructions have a wealth of knowledge and put it across in a friendly and informative way. Great way to spend the morning.
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