Paddle Sports Courses
Paddle Sports Courses are available throughout the year at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre. They are delivered by trained professionals and are designed to suit individuals working in the outdoor education sector. Either look out for one of our course dates below, or get in touch today to arrange an exclusive course for your team.
If there are no dates advertised then we currently have no courses planned.
Paddle Sports Instructor – 2 Day Course
This is the qualification used by outdoor centres, organisations and clubs to support their activity delivery. Canoe, Kayak, Sit on Top Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, this course allows you to develop your existing skills and passion for paddle sport into becoming a versatile instructor.
- Paddle UK (BCAB) PSI
- Duration: 16 hours + e-learning
- Prerequisites:
- Paddle any craft in flat-water with a confident and competent way (explore award)
- Hold Paddle Sport Safety and Rescue Award
- Membership to Paddle UK
- Registered for the award
Course Details
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Date
3rd-4th Sept 2026 -
Cost
£250 inc VAT
Paddle Sport Safety and Rescue – 1 Day Course
This course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water.
- Paddle UK PSRC
- Duration: 6 hours
- Prerequisite: Paddle any craft in flat-water with a confident and competent way (explore award)
Course Details
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Date
1st Sept 2026 -
Cost
£110 inc VAT
Explore Award (2 Days)
Paddle Explore award lets you dive into the world of paddle sports, choose a craft and explore how to prepare for a paddle and how to head out on the water with skill and confidence we will even attempt some rescues.
Our 2-day package lets you try different paddle sports crafts on our sheltered lake and learn and test some skills before planning a journey within our locality on the river or the sea.
- Paddle UK Explore Award
- Duration: 14 hours
Course Details
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Date
TBC - Please Enquire -
Cost
£200 inc VAT
Discover Award – 1 Day
Paddle Discover Award lets you play on our lake trying different craft and taking the next steps to becoming an independent paddler. Develop your skills and understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
- Paddle UK Discover Award
- Duration: 6 hours
Course Details
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Date
TBC - Please Enquire -
Cost
£100 inc VAT
Paddle Sport Day Trip
As per second day of the explore award, a guided trip with some coaching and support in the local area. This can be offered in SUP, Canoe or Sit on Kayak.
- Choose your craft type (one type only)
- Duration: 6 hours
Course Details
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Date
TBC - Please Enquire
Combined Courses
6-Day Combined Package
Complete 3 paddle sport qualifications plus Emergency Outdoor First Aid across 6 days, with the option of accommodation at our residential centre.
6-Day Package
Explore Award
Paddle Sport Safety & Rescue
Paddle Sport Instructor
Emergency Outdoor First Aid
Looking to Combine Multiple Courses?
A variety of our outdoor courses can be delivered in combination during the same visit, at our Swanage Centre. Build your skill set and gain additional qualifications while staying on site.
Choose from our dual paddle sports courses, or let us know which courses you’re interested in when enquiring and we’ll provide further details.
Food and Accommodation Add-ons
For multi-day training, you can also add food and accommodation at a special training course rate, giving you the option of a convenient, and cost-effective, full-board training stay.
Multi-Course Options
Paddle Discover Award + Explore Award
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Explore Award + Paddle Sports Safety and Rescue
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Paddle Sports Safety and Rescue + Paddle Sports Instructor
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Choose Your Own Courses
(enquire for details)