Paddles Up Training

03/07/2026

💡 Did you know you can combine Personal Performance Awards to create unique learning opportunities for your paddlers? 🛶✨

Ever wondered how to blend safety, skill progression, and pure fun into a single session? The secret lies in the incredible flexibility of Personal Performance Awards (PPAs) and how you can tailor them to suit your group!

We recently caught up with Brad to see exactly how this works in practice. By intertwining the Paddle Safer award with the SUP Sheltered Water Personal Performance Award, Brad designed a unique, high-quality learning experience. This custom approach kept his paddlers safe while rapidly boosting their confidence and technique on the water. 🏄‍♂️🛡️

It’s the ability to mix, match, and blend these awards that allows you to truly innovate and deliver a tailored experience for the paddlers in front of you.

Why tailor your awards?

Total Flexibility: Shape your sessions around exactly what your paddlers need and want to achieve.
Double the Value: Seamlessly blend vital safety frameworks with active skills progression.
Fresh Inspiration: Break out of the standard routine with a custom-made paddling journey.

Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration for your own sessions, or you know a paddling buddy who is ready to step up and try something new, Brad’s approach is the perfect roadmap.

👇 Click the link below to read Brad’s full case study and see how you can customise your awards:
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Delivering Combined Paddle Safer and SUP Sheltered Water Personal Performance Award at Tallington Lakes |

30/06/2026

🌊 Ready to step up your river adventures? 🛶⚡

Summer is the absolute perfect time to sharpen your skills, build your confidence, and get ready for the moving water ahead. If you’re paddling on moving water, or want to step up your game, our White Water Safety (WWS) Course is exactly what you need!
This immersive 2-day course is designed to make you a safer, more independent paddler on grade 2(3) white water rivers. It's packed with practical, hands-on learning alongside your peers.

Over the weekend, you’ll dive into 9 practical modules, covering:
✅ Emergency Planning: Knowing how to read the river and plan for any scenario.
✅ Chase Boating & Equipment Rescues: Quickly retrieving lost gear and boats.
✅ Swimming & Rescues: Safe defensive swimming, using throwlines, and rescuing from stoppers.
✅ Retrieving & Extracting: Wading techniques and bank-based support to help your team.

🙌 No pressure, just practice! Like our other safety courses, this is purely a practical training programme with no formal assessment. It's all about building your skills in a supportive environment.

🛶 Bring your preferred craft! Whether you’re a kayaker, canoeist, rafter, or stand-up paddleboarder, these life-saving skills apply to everyone on the river.
Courses are booking now across England! 📅

Got a white water buddy who always has your back on the river? Tag them below, or share this post with your local paddling club to help keep everyone safe this season. 👇

👉 Find an upcoming date and book your spot here:
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The White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers.

25/06/2026

☀️ Heading out on the water this summer? 🛶🏄‍♂️

Whether you’re exploring local waterways on a paddleboard, cruising in a canoe, or enjoying a sunny day in a kayak, making memories safely is what the paddling season is all about!

Our Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course is the perfect way to boost your confidence and give you total peace of mind before your next big adventure.

In just 6 hours, you'll gain:
✅ Simple, practical skills to stay out of trouble
✅ Real-world solutions if you or a friend get into difficulty
✅ The tools to quickly solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment

⛔ Best of all? There is NO assessment! This relaxed, hands-on day is purely focused on practical training and keeping you safe on the water.

👋 Open to any age and all experience levels!

📅 Courses are booking right now at a variety of locations across England.

Know a friend, family member, or club mate who loves spending their summer on the water? Tag them in the comments below or share this post to spread the word! 👇

👉 Click below to find a course near you and secure your spot:
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This course will support you to practice simple strategies and safe skills to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment.

07/06/2026

Ready to lead the way on the water this summer? 🌊

Whether you want to spearhead your club's next outing or level up your personal guiding skills, the Paddlesport Leader Award is built for the ultimate group journey.

Why get certified this summer?
✅ Lead Multiple Crafts: Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and sit-on-tops.
✅ Master the Journey: Gain the confidence to plan, organize, and safely manage rewarding group trips.

Watch the video below to see the award in action, and start planning your next big adventure! 🎬👇

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08/05/2026

Our Waterways, Our Responsibility 🛶💙

As paddlers, we see first hand the impact of plastic pollution on our blue spaces. Whether you’re an instructor, a leader, or a recreational paddler, we all have a role to play in protecting the environments that give us so much.

The Big Paddle Clean Up is back for 2026, and it’s time for the paddlesport community to come together once again. Last year was record-breaking, with thousands of volunteers removing over 1,800 sacks of rubbish from our rivers, canals, and coastlines. This year, we want to go even further.

Why get involved?
✅ Lead by Example: For coaches and leaders, this is a great way to engage your groups in environmental stewardship.
✅ Protect our Blue Spaces: Help remove the plastic, glass, and junk that threatens our local wildlife and ecosystems.
✅ Community Action: Join hundreds of clubs and centres across the UK making a tangible difference.

At Paddles Up Training, we believe that great paddling starts with caring for the water we use. Whether you’re joining an organised event or simply picking up litter during your next session, every piece of plastic removed counts.

Ready to make a splash?
Find a local clean-up event, register your own, or find out how to get your hands on a clean-up kit here:
👉 https://paddleuk.org.uk/big-paddle-cleanup/

Let’s keep our waterways clean for the next generation of paddlers!

This year’s Big Paddle Cleanup is here! Join the paddling community in helping to keep our precious blue spaces free of litter.

28/04/2026

🛶 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! Will you join us?

The clock is ticking! We have just 48 hours left until applications close for our Provider recruitment on April 30th.

We’ve had some incredible interest so far, but we want to make sure we haven't missed YOU. We are recruiting for most provider roles and we want our team to represent the full diversity of the paddling community across the entire country.

If you’ve been thinking about taking that next step to help others "share the love" of the water - now is the moment to hit "submit."

Deadline: Midnight, April 30th.
Location: Nationwide.
Requirement: Your passion and expertise!

Don’t wait until the final hour! Check the roles and get your application in today.

🔗 Apply now: https://paddlesuptraining.com/provider_roles/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcM-lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0NVdBUDlxblFUSUtsaG85c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkpCjWFEoj5nK9iLJePEKENg-eYGsdWLuum8pSxmdXHqhO2yQqriDlFPJYZd_aem_s17YjSXdpIj6X3TI9YTyBQ

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27/04/2026

Ever wondered what it’s actually like to turn your passion into a career? 🏄‍♀️✨

Hear directly from some of our latest qualified SUP Instructors! In this video, they share their "why", from the skills they mastered to the highlights of the course itself.

The SUP Instructor Award isn’t just a certificate; it’s your ticket to leading fun, engaging sessions and introducing people from all walks of life to the water. Whether you're looking to support your local club or start a new professional chapter, this is where it begins.

Watch their journey here:

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15/04/2026

Don't Miss Out! Become a Paddlesport Provider.

Want to share your passion for paddling like Fran Faulkner does? There’s still time to apply to become a Provider with Paddles Up Training!

Paddlesport is a love we all share, and there’s no better way to 'pass it on' than by becoming a Provider. Fran’s testimonial here perfectly captures the joy of developing the next generation of paddlers.

We are currently recruiting for most provider roles and want applicants from all backgrounds, from every corner of the country! If you have the passion and the skill, your voice and perspective are vital to our community.

The clock is ticking! The application deadline is 30th April. Make your impact on the water and help us build a diverse future for paddlesports.

Apply today and help create the next generation of paddlers! 🌍🚣‍♀️ https://paddlesuptraining.com/provider_roles/

06/04/2026

🛶 Your Next Chapter Starts on Our Website!
Our application window is officially open, and we’re recruiting for the majority of our Paddles Up Training Provider roles. Not sure which role fits your experience? Or want to dive deep into the specific requirements for becoming a Tutor or Assessor?

Everything you need is now live on our website. Head over to:

🔎 Explore the full list of open roles.
📖 Download the latest provider role specifications.
📝 Start your application journey.

Don't wait until the end of the month - get the full scoop and prepare your strongest application today.

🔗 Explore all roles here: https://paddlesuptraining.com/your-opportunity-to-become-a-provider/ -content

01/04/2026

Ready to Level Up Your Paddlesport Career? 🛶

It’s officially 1st April, which means applications are now open for the majority of our Paddles Up Training Provider roles!

Being a Provider isn’t just about delivering qualifications—it’s about mentorship, professional growth, and being at the heart of the paddling community.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step up and share your expertise across our range of awards and qualifications, this is it!
👉 Explore the full list of opportunities:

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