Kayaking is great fun! We are delighted to offer taster sessions, trips, and a fantastic introduction to kayaking. Be prepared to get wet and to have a great time with lots of fun and games thrown in, or alternatively we can organize a guided trip along a carefully selected waterway or coastline. Suitable for groups both large and small. A great family day out! Book your own bespoke kayaking adventure just for you, your friends or family, on the date of your choice. Enjoy a fun session full of games for all the family, or head out on a peaceful journey down the river. Whole day journeys also available on request. Many of our sessions take place on sheltered water close to Taunton, but we can bring the boats to other suitable rivers and waters throughout the southwest.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided, including wet suits if required.

The south coast of Devon offers a wonderful coastline which is ideal for exploring in kayaks. Great starting points include Charmouth, Seaton Hole, Sidmouth, Torquay, and Brixham. We can arrange a memorable day out to suit your family or group. Under the guidance of your experienced and qualified coach head out on an adventure to see the wildlife, paddle into the sea caves along the route, maybe even meet a seal! Book a bespoke sea kayaking adventure just for you and your friends or family. Enjoy some of the superb coastlines of Somerset and Devon by sit-on-top kayak. The south coast has some of the best coastal scenery in the region and you can enjoy it with a guided tour. If desired the trip can also include mackerel fishing for those keen to take a few fishes home.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided, including wetsuits if required 📋 Other - And an experienced, qualified, instructor to guide you   What you'll need 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Contact us to arrange your own sea kayaking adventure. Whole day journeys also available on request.

The south coast of Devon offers a wonderful coastline which is ideal for exploring in kayaks. Great starting points include Charmouth, Seaton Hole, Sidmouth, Torquay, and Brixham. We can arrange a memorable day out to suit your family or group. Under the guidance of your experienced and qualified coach head out on an adventure to see the wildlife, paddle into the sea caves along the route, maybe even meet a seal! Book a bespoke sea kayaking adventure just for you and your friends or family. Enjoy some of the superb coastlines of Somerset and Devon by sit-on-top kayak. The south coast has some of the best coastal scenery in the region and you can enjoy it with a guided tour. If desired the trip can also include mackerel fishing for those keen to take a few fishes home.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided, including wetsuits if required 📋 Other - And an experienced, qualified, instructor to guide you   What you'll need 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Contact us to arrange your own sea kayaking adventure. Whole day journeys also available on request.

This course is a great all round introduction to kayaking. No previous experience is needed. This kayaking course for beginners will set you up with all the skills you need to take up this fantastic sport. All equipment is provided. The course takes place on calm sheltered waters near Taunton. The minimum age for this activity is 8y.ItineraryWhat to expect: This is a 1 day skills based course where you will receive coaching aimed at progressing your kayaking, making you an independent safe paddler. (For fun sessions and kayaking experiences please see our 'kayaking' listing). The course will include a journey along the canal, as well as the opportunity to practice and build a solid repertoire of paddling skills including efficient forward paddling, turning and manoeuvring, and basic safety and rescue. What to bring: Bring some lunch and a towel for afterwards. If you have a wetsuit do bring it, otherwise we can supply. If you already possess your own paddling kit then do bring it with you, otherwise we will provide you with a boat, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid and anything else that you require.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - we will provide you with a boat, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid and anything else that you require.   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Please bring some lunch with you, and any snacks you may require 📋 Other - Bring a towel for afterwards, and if you have a wetsuit do bring it, otherwise we can provide one.

Once you have mastered the basics on flat water you may be wanting to try your hand at paddling white water. This course is designed to make that introduction as you are led by a qualified BC coach on a journey down a stretch of the river Dart or Barle. The course: During the course, you will look at the equipment you may need for white water paddling, learn how to handle your boat on moving water, and be introduced to some basic rescue techniques. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.ItineraryLearn how to handle your boat on moving water, and be introduced to some basic rescue techniques. There will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - Expert friendly coaching! If you do not already possess your own paddling gear then we can supply you with a kayak, buoyancy aid, helmet, wet suit and cag.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dry clothing for afterwards and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual kayaking gear. If there are things that you do not yet posses then let us know and we can happily provide them for your course

This course is for those paddlers who are comfortable kayaking on grade 2 white water, and are ready to progress to grade 3. Build on all your white water skills in larger water and bigger rapids on the Dart Loop (or other rivers in the southwest). In addition to developing the skills and tactics of paddling down and playing on moderate white water, there will also be the opportunity to explore some appropriate peer rescue techniques. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practise and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.   Inclusions What's Included 📋 Other - Expert friendly coaching! If you do not already possess your own paddling gear then we can supply you with a kayak, buoyancy aid, helmet, wet suit and cag.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dry clothing for afterwards and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual kayaking gear. If there are things that you do not yet posses then let us know and we can happily provide them for your course

Canoeing is a great way to see the waterways of Britain. We are delighted to offer taster sessions near Taunton, trips, or an all-round introduction to canoeing. A guided paddling trip can make a wonderfully tranquil day out, popular venues include canals and the River Dart and Exe and their estuaries. Alternatively, you may prefer a session packed with lots of fun and games for a great time. Suitable for groups both large and small. A great family day out! Book a bespoke canoeing adventure just for you, your friends or family, on the date of your choice. Enjoy a fun session full of games for all the family, or head out on a peaceful journey down the river. Whole day journeys also available on request. Many of our sessions take place on sheltered water close to Taunton, but we can bring the boats to other suitable rivers and waters throughout the southwest.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing

This course is a great all round introduction to canoeing (Canadian style open canoes). No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided. This course will set you up with all the basic skills to take up this fantastic sport. The course takes place on calm sheltered waters near Taunton. This is a 1 day course, aiming at making you a safe independent paddler. During the day, you will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You will look at equipment, be introduced to a range of paddling strokes and skills, learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment, and canoes 📋 Other - Friendly expert coaching. We can also supply you with all the necessary paddling clothing and gear.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - You will need dry clothing for afterward and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - If you have your own canoe and paddling gear then do bring it. If not we can happily supply everything required

Stand Up Paddleboards are definitely the way forward in paddling! Sit, kneel, lie down, or cruise along standing up like a pro. Cruise along enjoying the beautiful Somerset countryside or join us for a wet session of fun and adventure on a sheltered inland waterway that offers fun for all the family. Come and give it a try! Be prepared to get wet! Enjoy a guided trip along a carefully selected waterway or coastline. We offer taster sessions, journeys, and fun sessions of wet games. Suitable for groups both large and small. A great family day out! Book a bespoke paddleboarding adventure just for you and your friends or family now!   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment will be provided, including wetsuits if required 📋 Other - Expert friendly coaching!   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - A towel and dry clothes for afterwards

The Introduction to Paddleboarding course covers all the skills that you need to confidently and safely get out on the water on your SUP. The course takes place on flat water and you will have the opportunity to learn how to control your board as well as how to keep yourself and others safe when paddling.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - We will supply a wide range of boats and safety equipment for you to use   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a wetsuit and paddleboard if you have them. We can supply if not.

A Stand Up Paddleboard or SUP is the ideal way to explore the fantastic southwest Jurassic coastline. SUPs combine elements of paddling and surfing and under the guidance of our experienced qualified instructors, you will be paddling happily around in no time watching the wildlife and scenery go by, exploring the sea caves, maybe even meet a seal! Come and give it a try! The south coast of Devon offers a wonderful coastline which is ideal for exploring by paddleboard. Great starting points include Charmouth, Seaton Hole and Torquay, We can arrange a memorable day out to suit your family or group. Book a bespoke paddleboarding adventure just for you and your friends or family.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided, including wetsuits 📋 Other - And friendly, expert coaching   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - A towel and dry clothes for afterwards

Once you have mastered the basics on flat water you may be wanting to try your hand at paddling white water. This course is designed to make that introduction as you are led by a qualified BC coach on a journey down a stretch of the river Dart or Barle. The course: During the course, you will look at the equipment you may need for white water paddling, learn how to handle your board on moving water, and be introduced to some essential safety considerations. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.ItineraryLearn how to handle your board on moving water, and be introduced to some basic rescue techniques. There will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - Expert friendly coaching! If you do not already possess your own paddling gear then we can supply you with a kayak, buoyancy aid, helmet, wet suit and cag.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dry clothing for afterwards and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your board and all your usual kayaking gear. If there are things that you do not yet posses then let us know and we can happily provide them for your course

Prepare to get wet, and prepare to have some great fun! Take some barrels, some poles and some rope and see how far your team can get! Stimulate your grey cells to create a design, then it’s time to get active and build and test the final product. Raft building is great fun on its own or can be combined with a session of kayaking, paddleboarding or team building for example to make a grand day out. Fantastic fun for everyone. Design and build your raft then put it to the test.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is supplied, including wetsuits if required   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a towel and dry clothes for afterwards

Coasteering is a fantastic way to explore the amazing southwest coastline. Expect a mixture of swimming, climbing, and jumping under the careful guidance of our experienced instructors. Our coasteering takes place at Anstey’s Cove near Torquay, which offers a wonderfully sheltered bay perfect for coasteering and also ideal for combining your session with a session of either kayaking or paddleboarding to make a full day of adventure. Book your own bespoke coasteering adventure just for you and your friends or family. Enjoy a series of carefully selected jumps, traverse along the deep sea cliffs, swim along some of the best coastlines in Devon for the perfect active adventure. You might even be lucky enough to see a seal! Please note that session timings vary each day depending on the tide. When you enquire about bookings we can advise on best timings for a fantastic session on your chosen day.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - You will be provided with all the necessary equipment including wet suit, buoyancy aid and helmet. 📋 Other - Guided by our experienced instructors.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - A towel and dry clothes for afterwards. A rash vest or swimming costume to wear under the wetsuit.

Come and try your hand at archery. A fun and engaging introduction to the sport, suitable for groups of all sizes. A great session for all the family. Friendly competition, fun games, and challenges, or the chance to get serious and perfect your shot! Archery has something for everyone. Book a bespoke archery session just for you, and your friends or family. Archery is a sport that can be pursued by people of all ages and abilities. Come and enjoy the serenity of our tranquil woodland archery range at Greensand Wood. Challenge yourself to hit the bulls-eye and enjoy developing your skill with our qualified archery instructor. Alternatively, if you have access to a field at least 100m long it may be possible to bring the archery range to you. We will entertain you on our delightful woodland range on the Blackdown Hills. Alternatively, if you have access to a suitable venue (a field at least 100m long) then we may be able to bring the archery range to you.ItineraryA great session for all the family. Friendly competition, fun games, and challenges or the chance to get serious and perfect your shot! Archery has something for everyone.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided. 📋 Other - A friendly experienced instructor   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your session will take place outdoors, so dress for whatever the weather is doing!

Come and enjoy the day out with a difference! Try your hand at the excitement of axe throwing in the tranquility of our woodland range. Axe throwing is an ancient sport still popular, especially in Scandinavian countries. Our axes would be suitable for adults and teenagers and make the perfect alternative day out for the family, or something a little different for your Stag do! Come and try your hand at axe throwing. A great, fun session with a bit of friendly competition and challenges. Suitable for age 12 upwards. Book your own bespoke axe throwing adventure, just for you and your friends or family.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your axe throwing session will take place outdoors so dress according to the weather

An escape room challenge – but in a wood! Can you overcome the fiendish puzzles, clues, and challenges to solve the mystery of the missing highwayman’s hoard? Ideal for small groups or families as you use teamwork and ingenuity to complete the challenge. We accept bookings of between 2-8 people for this activity (groups of 2 will find some elements harder to complete). Located in our tranquil woodland near Wellington in Somerset this entirely outdoor escape room-style challenge will have you all buzzing as you unlock the mysteries one by one against the clock. Your group will have exclusive use of the woodland during your session.ItineraryLocated in our tranquil woodland near Wellington in Somerset this entirely outdoor escape room-style challenge will have you all buzzing as you unlock the mysteries one by one against the clock.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your session will take place outdoors so dress according to the weather

An escape room challenge - but in a wood! Your mission finds you parachuted into the middle of the Cold War to find and defuse the bomb before it is too late! Use all your secret agent skills to solve the fiendish puzzles, clues and challenges along the way. Ideal for small groups or families as you use team work and ingenuity to complete the challenge. Located in our tranquil woodland near Wellington in Somerset this entirely outdoor escape room style challenge will have you all buzzing as you unlock the mysteries one by one against the clock.  Your group will have exclusive use of the woodland during your session. The Missing Nuke escape challenge can be run alongside other activities such as archery or axe throwing, so larger groups can complete the challenge in several smaller groups if desired.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your session will take place outdoors so dress according to the weather

Can you light a fire with a flint, would you know how to use an Axe safely and how to cook best over an open fire? Everyone loves a campfire, and what could be better than lighting your own fire and cooking a simple wholesome meal? We can offer this and much much more. Whether you want to learn about extreme survival techniques or time-honoured traditional bushcraft skills your experienced tutor can tailor a session for your group. Join us in our very own woodland to hone your survival skills and learn a variety of bushcraft techniques. Try out a range of fire-lighting techniques (no matches of course!). Other skills to try include whittling and the safe use of knives, rope making, shelter building, and much more, If you book a longer session then we can also include woodland cookery over the open fire. This could include skinning and preparing a rabbit to make a delicious rabbit stew, or you may prefer one of our variety of other cooking options. Book now for your own bespoke bushcraft adventure just for you and your friends or family. Your group will have sole use of the woodland during your session.ItineraryA fantastic session of bushcraft skills in the tranquil setting of Greensand Wood. There are lots of options to choose from.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your bushcraft session will take place outdoors in our beautiful woodland, so dress according to the weather

Discover the excitement and adventure of exploring some of the natural cave systems in the Mendips and Devon. Under the expert leadership of your Somerset Adventures instructor, you will walk, crawl and scramble around one of the classic caves of the region. Bring your family for a day out with a difference. Caving is a great adventure for all types of groups and individuals. You may even discover the hobby of a lifetime! Your instructor will lead you around one or more of the best caves in the region, on the Mendips, or in Devon. Enjoy the adventure and sense of exploration, and marvel at the rock formations and decorations formed over tens of thousands of years. Book your own bespoke caving adventure just for you and for your friends or family.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is included; oversuit, helmet, light and wellies 📋 Other - As well as an experienced and qualified instructor to guide you   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Light clothing to wear under your caving suit, and perhaps a change for afterwards

Join for a session of climbing on one of the fantastic rock faces in the southwest. Choose between the limestone cliffs of the Mendips or the inspiring granite tors of Dartmoor. Your instructor will guide you through your climbing experience offering coaching and encouragement on a selection of appropriate routes. There are numerous excellent climbing locations in the region to suit all abilities – from the most nervous novice to the most proficient expert – and our instructors are keen to guide you to them. Book now for your own bespoke climbing adventure just for you and your friends or family.ItineraryYour instructor will guide you in climbing upon some of the best natural rock faces in the region. Particular favorite areas include the Dartmoor Tors, Chudleigh, and the Mendips.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment will be provided 📋 Other - Along with friendly expert coaching   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your climbing session will take place outdoors so dress according to the weather

Descend the cliff face in style by abseiling down under the safe leadership and guidance of a qualified instructor. We have lots of great abseil locations with cliff faces both large and small to suit all groups. You can book for a group or bring your family for a magnificent family adventure. Your instructor will guide you in abseiling down one of the best natural rock faces in the region. Particular favourite areas include the Mendips or the Dartmoor Tors. For the ultimate challenge try the magnificent 30m main abseil at Split Rock Quarry near Wells. Book your own bespoke abseiling adventure just for you and your friends or family.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Comfortable clothes. 📋 Other - Comfortable trainers.

Not sure where to begin? Want to learn to use a map and compass to guide you? This one day course will give you the skills and confidence to begin using maps and a compass to explorer the great outdoors. This course is based on the Quantock Hills and is perfect for anyone of any age wanting to learn or improve their navigation and map-reading.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Maps and compasses are provided 📋 Other - Along with friendly expert tuition   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Your course will take place outdoors, so dress according to the weather ☂️ Waterproofs 🍴 Food - Bring a packed lunch 🥤 Drink

If you are accustomed to using a map and compass to navigate, but wish to improve to be more confident in tackling more challenging terrain or weather then this course may be for you. This one day course offers you improved confidence and ability in navigating outdoors with map and compass. This course takes place on Dartmoor and has a particular focus on navigating on open moorland away from paths, using a wide variety of advanced techniques to pinpoint your position accurately. We will include skills such as timing and pacing to measure distance, relocation techniques, micronavigation and use of small feature and many other more advanced uses of the map and compass.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided, including map and compass   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs 🍴 Food - Bring lunch

The Discover Award is an entry-level paddlesport certificate offered by Paddle UK (British Canoeing). This 1-day course takes place just outside Taunton and covers all the skills needed to achieve the Discover award. During the course, you develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You will look at equipment, be introduced to a range of paddling strokes and skills, learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. The day aims to develop your decision making and practical skills as you become a more skilled and independent paddler.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - Boat, paddling gear and wet suit if required, along with friendly expert coaching   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - The course will include the option of getting wet with practice capsizes and rescues, so you will need dry clothing for afterward and appropriate paddling clothing for the season 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Your normal paddling gear if you have it (we will supply everything needed if you do not)

The Explore Award (formerly 2 Star) is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on the water to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures, and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water. This 1-day course covers all the skills needed for the Explore Award and takes place on sheltered waters in Totnes. The course: During the course you will look at equipment, paddling skills, rescue techniques, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. In this award, you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confident choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather.A main focus is on understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. Plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.  Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - All safety equipment, boat, paddling gear. Wet suit if required. Friendly coaching.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dry clothes, a towel and and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all of your usual paddling gear. (Let us know if you do not yet own your own gear, we can supply everything required if needed)

The White Water Award (formerly 3 star) is designed to develop your skill, judgment, and decision making on rivers up to grade 2. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course. On this course we will help you to acquire the skills to proactively drive your boat in the dynamic white water environment, using the features confidently to move around the river whilst in control throughout. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and safety and rescue on the river. Our White Water Award courses usually take place over 2 days on rivers in the southwest (around Dartmoor or Exmoor).This course includes both training and assessment. Successful candidates will receive the White Water Award  Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply any paddling kit that you might not have yet purchased for yourself.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring your boat and usual paddling gear. You may also want a towel and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink

The Sea Kayak Award (formerly 3 stars) is designed to develop your skill, judgment, and decision making when planning and undertaking journeys on the sea, in winds up to and including force 3 and/or tides up to 1 Knot. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course. On this course, we will help you to acquire the skills needed for a successful day on the sea, and coach you in confidently controlling your boat. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and safety and rescue on the sea. Our Sea Kayak Award courses usually take place over 2 days on the south Devon coastline.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The Touring Award is designed to develop your skill, judgment and decision making when planning and undertaking journeys on a river or estuary. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course. On this course we will help you to acquire the skills needed for a successful day on the water, and coach you in confidently controlling your boat. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and essential safety and rescue skills. Our Touring Award courses usually take place over 2 days on the Exe, Dart or Salcombe estuaries.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The Open Water Touring Award is designed to develop your skill, judgment and decision making when planning and undertaking journeys on open water or estuaries, and on the sea using sheltered areas, small bays and harbours. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course. On this course we will help you to acquire the skills needed for a successful day on the water, and coach you in confidently controlling your boat. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and safety and rescue on the sea. Our Open Water Touring Award courses usually take place over 2 days on the south Devon coastline.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course focuses on giving you the skills to confidently and safely perform basic rescues and problem-solve for scenarios that might crop up when paddling. The course takes place on flat water and you will have the opportunity to try out, and practice rescuing, a wide range of paddling craft including kayaks, canoes, sea kayaks, sit-on-tops, and SUPs. This course is invaluable for all paddlers and is a prerequisite for those going on to Paddlesport Instructor. The course usually takes place over 1 day on sheltered water in Taunton.ItineraryThis course is on flat water. You will look at safety and incident prevention; bank based rescue techniques including throw lines; a wide variety of tows and shunts; self-rescues; peer-rescues and scenario based problem solving, all using a wide range of paddling craft including kayaks, canoes, sea kayaks,  and SUPs.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - We will supply a wide range of boats and safety equipment for you to use   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a drysuit or wetsuit, and all of your usual paddling gear (let us know if you need us to supply you with a wetsuit and paddling gear)

Paddlesport Instructor is Paddle UK (British Canoeing)'s entry level Instructing award for those who want to run introductory or taster sessions in stable craft on sheltered water. During this course you will have the opportunity to use a variety of boats and explore the use of games and activities to inspire, and look at running safe and enjoyable sessions. Please note the prerequisites for booking onto this instructor course: Personal paddling skill in your chosen craft Be a member of Paddle UK ('full Home Nation membership') On your Paddle UK membership portal register that you wish to become a Paddlesport Instructor Attend a Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course (see our dates here) Minimum age 14   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - We will supply a wide range of boats and safety equipment for you to use   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a drysuit or wetsuit, and all of your usual paddling gear (let us know if you need us to supply you with a wetsuit and paddling gear)

The Paddlesport Leader qualification is suitable for those who wish to lead others on safe and enjoyable trips on sheltered water. As a Paddlesport Leader you can lead a range of mixed craft on journeys on slow moving rivers and areas of open water (up to 200m offshore, winds of up to force 3 and tides of up to 0.5 knots).  This 2 day training course covers all the required leadership skills, personal skills and safety and rescue skills, with plenty of time for you to practice and develop your skills. At the end we will help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment. This course will run on the Dart at Totnes and at Teignmouth.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The Paddlesport Touring Leader qualification is suitable for those who wish to lead others on safe and enjoyable trips on open water and low grade white water. As a Paddlesport Leader you can lead a range of mixed craft on journeys on slow moving rivers (grade 1 / 2) and areas of open water (winds of up to force 4 and tides of up to 0.5 knots).  This 2 day training course covers all the required leadership skills, personal skills and safety and rescue skills, with plenty of time for you to practice and develop your skills. At the end we will help you identify an appropriate action plan to support your progress towards a successful assessment. This course will run on the Dart at Stoke Gabriel and Buckfastleigh.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The Discover Award is an entry-level paddlesport certificate offered by Paddle UK (British Canoeing). This 1-day course takes place just outside Taunton and covers all the skills needed to achieve the Discover award. The course: During the course, you develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You will look at equipment, be introduced to a range of paddling strokes and skills, learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. The day aims to develop your decision making and practical skills as you become a more skilled and independent paddler.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment, and canoes 📋 Other - Friendly expert coaching. We can also supply you with all the necessary paddling clothing and gear.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - You will need dry clothing for afterward and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - If you have your own canoe and paddling gear then do bring it. If not we can happily supply everything required

The Explore Award (formerly 2 Star) is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on the water to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures, and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water. This 1-day course covers all the skills needed for the Explore Award and takes place on sheltered waters in Totnes. The course: During the course you will look at equipment, paddling skills, rescue techniques, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. In this award, you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confident choices, based on the places you paddle, wind, and weather.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching, boats and any required equipment   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your usual paddling gear. We can happily provide anything that you do not yet have.

The Canoe Award (formerly 3 star) is designed to develop your skill, judgment and decision making when planning and undertaking journeys on grade 1 rivers and on lakes, in winds up to and including force 3. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course.  On this course we will help you to acquire the skills needed for a successful day out on the water, and coach you in confidently controlling your boat. Over the 2 day course you will spend a day on a lake, where in addition to journeying and paddling skills we will look at sailing a canoe, and a day on a river, where we will build your paddling skills manoeuvring in the moving water environment and also look at poling and lining. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and important safety and rescue elements. Our Canoe Award courses usually take place over 2 days in Devon   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching, boats and any required equipment   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your usual paddling gear. We can happily provide anything that you do not yet have.

The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course focuses on giving you the skills to confidently and safely perform basic rescues and problem-solve for scenarios that might crop up when paddling. The course takes place on flat water and you will have the opportunity to try out, and practice rescuing, a wide range of paddling craft including kayaks, canoes, sea kayaks, sit-on-tops, and SUPs. This course is invaluable for all paddlers and is a prerequisite for those going on to Paddlesport Instructor. The course usually takes place over 1 day on sheltered water in Taunton.ItineraryThis course is on flat water. You will look at safety and incident prevention; bank based rescue techniques including throw lines; a wide variety of tows and shunts; self-rescues; peer-rescues and scenario based problem solving, all using a wide range of paddling craft including kayaks, canoes, sea kayaks,  and SUPs.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - We will supply a wide range of boats and safety equipment for you to use   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a wetsuit and paddleboard if you have them. We can supply if not.

The Discover Award is an entry-level paddlesport certificate offered by Paddle UK. This 1-day course takes place just outside Taunton and covers all the skills needed to achieve the Discover award. During the course, you develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You will look at equipment, be introduced to a range of paddling strokes and skills, learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. The day aims to develop your decision making and practical skills as you become a more skilled and independent paddler.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - Board, paddling gear and wet suit if required, along with friendly expert coaching   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - The course will include the option of getting wet with practice capsizes and rescues, so you will need dry clothing for afterward and appropriate paddling clothing for the season 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Your normal paddling gear if you have it (we will supply everything needed if you do not)

The Explore Award is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddleboarding skills on the water to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures, and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water. This 1-day course covers all the skills needed for the Explore Award and takes place on sheltered waters near Langport. The course: During the course you will look at equipment, paddling skills, rescue techniques, and undertake a journey. We do our best to tailor the course to your needs, and there will be plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills. In this award, you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confident choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather.A main focus is on understanding of the fundamentals of paddling. You learn self-rescue techniques, gain confidence in paddling, and undertake a journey. Plenty of time to practice and gain full confidence in all the newly taught skills.  Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - All safety equipment, board, paddling gear. Wet suit if required. Friendly coaching.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dry clothes, a towel and and appropriate paddling clothing for the season. 🍴 Food - Some lunch. 📋 Other - Bring your board and all of your usual paddling gear. (Let us know if you do not yet own your own gear, we can supply everything required if needed)

The Sheltered Water SUP Award is designed to develop your skill and judgment when organising and undertaking journeys on water up to 200 metres from shore in winds up to force 3. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on flat water prior to attending this course. On this course we will help you to acquire the skills needed for a successful and enjoyable day out on the water, and coach you in confidently controlling your board. Over the 2 day course you will spend time in two venues, where in addition to journeying and paddling skills we will look at rescue skills, planning and equipment. Our SUP Award courses usually take place on the south Devon coast.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply boat and paddling equipment if you do not yet possess your own   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate paddling clothing for the season and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Bring your boat and all your usual paddling equipment (we can supply any items that you do not yet have)

The White Water Paddleboard Award  is designed to develop your skill, judgment, and decision making on rivers up to grade 2. Previous paddling experience is essential and you should be competent at paddling on sheltered water prior to attending this course. On this course we will help you to acquire the skills to proactively drive your board in the dynamic white water environment, using the features confidently to move around the river whilst in control throughout. We will also consider equipment and preparation, and safety and rescue on the river. Our White Water Award courses usually take place over 2 days on rivers in the southwest (around Dartmoor or Exmoor).This course includes both training and assessment. Successful candidates will receive the White Water Award  Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All safety equipment. 📋 Other - We will supply friendly expert coaching. We can also supply any paddling kit that you might not have yet purchased for yourself.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring your board and usual paddling gear. You may also want a towel and dry clothes for afterwards 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink

SUP Instructor is Paddle UK's entry level Instructing award for those who want to run introductory or taster sessions on paddleboards on sheltered water. During this course you will have the opportunity to explore the use of games and activities to inspire, and look at running safe and enjoyable sessions. Please note the prerequisites for booking onto this instructor course: Personal paddling skill  Be a member of Paddle UK ('full Home Nation membership') On your Paddle UK membership portal register that you wish to become a SUP Instructor Minimum age 14   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Bring a drysuit or wetsuit, and all of your usual paddling gear (let us know if you need us to supply you with a wetsuit and paddling gear) 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink

The ITC Outdoor First Aid course is one of the most respected first aid courses, suitable for anyone either working or playing in the outdoors. Suitable for those needing a first aid course to maintain their NGB awards and anyone seeking a more in depth knowledge of how to treat a wide range of medical emergencies in more remote locations where help could be several hours in coming. Your instructor on this course is a former GP with years of outdoor experience, and there will be plenty of time for hands-on practice. Course contents:Care of unconscious casualties; Resuscitation of adults, children and infants; Use of an AED (defibrillator); Choking; Drowning; Wounds, severe bleeding and shock; Fractures, dislocations and sprains; Splinting; Head injuries; Spinal injuries; Burns; Heart attacks; Stroke; Asthma; Anaphylaxis; Seizures; Diabetes; Poisons; Hypothermia; Heat exhaustion; Lyme disease and Weil’s disease; HSE regulations   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided. 📋 Other - Experienced instructor.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Parts of the course will take place outside 🍴 Food - Bring lunch

This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in a forest school environment. Suitable for those needing a first aid course to work with both children or adults and covering a full spectrum of injuries and first aid problems that could occur when practicing bushcraft skills, using tools, or playing in the outdoor or forest environment. This course offers an in depth knowledge of how to treat a wide range of first aid emergencies in more remote locations where help could be several hours in coming. The ITC Forest School First Aid course is one of the most respected outdoor first aid courses,   Your instructor on this course is a former GP with years of outdoor experience, and there will be plenty of time for hands-on practice. Course contents:Care of unconscious casualties; Resuscitation of adults, children and infants; Use of an AED (defibrillator); Choking; Drowning; Wounds, severe bleeding and shock; Fractures, dislocations and sprains; Splinting; Head injuries; Spinal injuries; Burns; Heart attacks; Stroke; Asthma; Anaphylaxis; Seizures; Diabetes; Poisons; Hypothermia; Heat exhaustion; Lyme disease and Weil’s disease; HSE regulations   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided. 📋 Other - Experienced instructor.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Parts of the course will take place outside 🍴 Food - Bring lunch

The ITC Outdoor First Aid course is one of the most respected first aid courses, suitable for anyone either working or playing in the outdoors. Suitable for those needing a first aid course to maintain their NGB awards and anyone seeking a more in depth knowledge of how to treat a wide range of medical emergencies in more remote locations where help could be several hours in coming. Your instructor on this course is a former GP with years of outdoor experience, and there will be plenty of time for hands-on practice. The Advanced Outdoor First Aid course starts where the Outdoor course finishes and takes you to a deeper understanding of many conditions and introduces many new topics. One major theme of the course is developing skills in looking after a casualty for a longer period of time – suitable for more remote environments. Previous attendance of the Outdoor Course is a requirement, and indeed to get the most out of the course candidates should be completely familiar with the contents of an Outdoor Course.ItineraryCourse contents: Care of unconscious casualties Resuscitation of adults, children and infants Use of an AED (defibrillator) Choking Drowning Wounds, severe bleeding and shock Fractures, dislocations and sprains Splinting Head injuries Spinal injuries Burns Heart attacks Stroke Asthma Anaphylaxis Seizures Diabetes Poisons Hypothermia and heat exhaustion Lyme disease and Weil’s disease HSE regulations   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided. 📋 Other - Experienced instructor.

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is the standard 1 day first aid training required for many workplaces, following the requirements laid out by the HSE. On our courses you can be assured both of an experienced and knowledgeable tutor and plenty of time for hands-on practice.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Bring lunch