Paddle UK Discover Award
Build Confidence on the Water
Ready to take your paddling to the next level? The Paddle UK Discover Award is your gateway to becoming a more confident and capable paddler. Whether you’re kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), this course helps you develop essential skills, improve your technique, and gain the confidence to explore with ease.
Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you’ll learn how to control your craft, navigate different water conditions, and make safe, informed decisions on the water. It’s the perfect step for beginners looking to turn their passion into real paddling ability.
Gain skills. Build confidence. Start your adventure.
What is the Discover Award?
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
Who is it for?
Anyone of any age who want to develop their skills on the water. You don’t need any previous experience to take your Discover Award, just the desire for fun and learning! You can take the award from any craft, from kayaks or SUPs.
Why should I do the Discover Award?
If you want to develop your skills from your Start Award, or feel like you need to expand your basic paddling knowledge further, this is the award you need. The award covers topics such as:
Encouraging independent decision making on different bodies of water (moving river, canal, estuary, harbour), covering safety and weather aspects too
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
FAQs
What will I see and do?
On arrival your guide will offer a comprehensive safety briefing where we discuss your aims and objectives for the course, the venue and the day’s weather forecast. We’ll introduce you to the equipment you’ll be using and do a quick warm up to get ready for the sessions. We’ll then take to the water and the tuition will begin.
Who is this session suitable for?
We have junior and adult versions of the award available meaning we can cater to everyone’s needs and learning styles accordingly.
All members of your booking should be comfortable around water and able to tread water for up to 5 minutes. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty.
What do you provide?
A professional and qualified adventure guide
Premium kayaks and stand up paddle boards from Tootega and Red Paddle Co.
Warm 5mm wetsuit and all required safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (eg. wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Swimwear for under your wetsuit
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On warm days, water for hydration and suncream to protect your skin.
We keep a range of neoprene accessories, dry bags and waterproof phone cases available for purchase in-store.