Paddlesport Instructor Course

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Kempson Outdoor Centre, Hillgrounds Road, MK42 8QP Bedford, United Kingdom | Bedford, EN

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The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration.

This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding. The PSI qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs, centres or other organisations in:
Very Sheltered Water environments
Craft deemed suitable for a first-time experience
The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’. It is delivered in a paddler centric style with experience of all craft to provide the instructor with the confidence and skills to deliver sessions within the agreed remit. Canoe Trail are an approved provider of the qualification and have practical experience of rescues from years of experience. Our courses provide access to our professional coaching team and tutors, the very best kit on the market with SilverBirch canoes, Red Paddle Co boards, and a wide range of craft. More than that it is Canoe Trail’s award winning style making padding accessible with a friendly and welcoming approach keeping it safe, fun and sharing learning. The FSRT is a prerequisite for the Paddle Sports Instructor (PSI) course and must be completed at least 2 weeks before the PSI course.
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Where is it happening?

Kempson Outdoor Centre, Hillgrounds Road, MK42 8QP Bedford, United Kingdom, Kempston Outdoor Centre, Hillgrounds Road, Bedford, MK42 8QP, United Kingdom

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