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Paddle Discover Award

A one-day Paddle UK personal skills course designed for paddlers to improve their Kayaking, Canoeing, or Paddle Boarding.


When are the next available courses?
  • 12th April 2025 – Kayaking
  • 13th April 2025 – Canoeing
  • 10th May 2025 – Paddle Boarding
  • 11th May 2025 – Kayaking
  • 21st June 2025 – Paddle Boarding
  • 2nd August 2025 – Canoeing
  • 3rd August 2025 – Paddle Boarding

    • Where does the course take place?

    This course will take place at Mendip Activity Centre’s private watersports venue in North Somerset, Hewish.

    Are there any pre-requirements?

    Whilst there are no formal pre-requisites to this course, candidates might find it useful to first attend a Mendip Try Kayaking, Try Canoeing, or Try Paddle Boarding session.

    What's included in the Paddle Discover Award?
    As part of the course, you will learn:
  • Independent decision-making on different bodies of water (moving river, canal, estuary, harbour)
  • Safety and weather aspects
  • Preparing for self-guided adventures
  • Equipment you will need for a variety of paddle trips
  • Further developing your canoe, kayak, or SUP paddling and rescue skills

    • Important Information
  • You will be sent further joining instructions upon booking onto this course. Please read these carefully and get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Always check the weather forecast and prepare to dress accordingly.
  • We will provide centre-specific equipment. If you have your own, feel free to bring it along.
  • Learn more about Paddle Discover Awards.
  • Completed the Paddle Discover Award? Try a different craft or move onto the next skills course, the Paddle Explore Award or the safety awards, Paddle Safer and SUP Safer.