Instructing & Leading Courses

At Wokingham Waterside Centre we run a variety of courses to aid your progression in and around the water. Details below for; Paddlesport Instructor, Paddlesport Leader (Training and Assessment), Paddlesport Safety & Rescue (PSRC), Swim Event Safety Award (SESA), First Aid Courses and Personal Development Courses.

Details about dates and times of all of our current courses can be found using the link below. If you cannot see the course you are wanting or the dates do not suit, please contact us, and we will let you know when we are next planning to run the course. If you would like any further information about any of the courses, or about which one is right for you, please send us an email.

Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Training

PSRC  – Training your core rescue skills in a sheltered water environment. Available for anyone irrespective of craft, with bank-based and boat-based options.

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Paddlesport Instructor

Paddlesport Instructor – For anyone wanting to take their first step on the instructing ladder! This course teaches you to run introductory & taster sessions in very sheltered water environments.

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SUP Instructor

SUP Paddlesport Instructor – For anyone wanting to take their first step on the instructing ladder! This course teaches you to run introductory & taster sessions in very sheltered water environments.

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Paddlesport Leader

Paddlesport Leader Training and Assessment – If you want to start leading people on trips on sheltered water, this course will teach you everything you need. We also run Assessment’s have a look at our booking page for more information.

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Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course

This award is designed to provide paddler’s with the skills and knowledge required to be a pro-active part of any event water safety team.

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First Aid Courses

Outdoor First Aid (1 or 2 days) & First Aid at Work – We can provide first aid courses in a variety of lengths. You can book onto one of our current courses or email us for more dates or a bespoke course.

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Personal Development Courses

  • Paddle Start Award – Your first time on the water ‘having a go’! A fun and enjoyable, practical session, introducing you to paddlesports.
  • Paddle Discover Award – Taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler. Developing your understanding of factors which effect your paddling, your decision making on the water, and giving you confidence.
  • Paddle Explore Award  – Further developing your paddling by helping you try different disciplines in paddlesports.
  • SUP & Kayak Progression Courses – 3 hour crash courses designed to give you the required knowledge to self-sufficiently paddle a kayak or paddleboard.
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 If you cannot see the course you are wanting or the dates do not suit, please contact us, and we will let you know when we are next planning to run the course. If you would like any further information about any of the courses, or about which one is right for you, please send us an email.