Advanced White Water Leader Development Week
£650pp 
Intermediate 
5 Days 
Soca Valley 
Dan Daley 
18+ 
4 places Delivered by Rock the Boat Training
Description
A fully immersive, 5-day launchpad designed to accelerate your progression to an advanced white water leader in a supportive, expert-led environment. Not only that, but based on the Soca River, with is stable water levels, allows us to complete the course without the stresses UK water levels can bring.
Stepping up to advanced white water leadership requires more than just technical skill—it requires elite judgment, flawless safety protocols, and the confidence to manage groups in dynamic environments.
At Rock the Boat Training Ltd, our Advanced White Water Leader Development Week is purpose-built to help you bridge the gap between training and assessment. Rather than leaving you to figure it out on your own, this intensive week combines core Paddle UK BCAB qualifications with our signature calm, professional, and highly personalised coaching.
We work closely with you to identify exactly what you need to progress, ensuring you leave the week not just with certificates, but with genuine confidence in Grade 3/4 water.
What You Will Achieve:
Over the course of the week, you will complete two critical prerequisites for the advanced award while receiving continuous mentorship from our highly experienced coaching team:
- BCAB Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue: Learn to navigate steep ground, manage complex extractions, and execute advanced craft and bank-based rescues in high-energy environments.
- BCAB Advanced Leader Training: Master the tactics, dynamic decision-making, and group management skills required to lead safely and effectively on advanced white water.
- Bespoke Personal Development: This isn’t just a syllabus tick-box exercise. You will receive 1-on-1, actionable feedback on your personal paddling technique, leadership style, and rescue proficiency to align your skills with the exacting standards of the final award.
Why Choose Rock The Boat:
- Expert Coaching Delivery: Led by highly experienced professionals known for their attention to detail, clear briefings, and supportive teaching style.
- Tailored to You: We adapt our coaching to your specific learning style and current skill level, helping you break through personal bottlenecks.
- Confidence Building: We create a safe, enjoyable, and collaborative learning environment that pushes your boundaries while making complete sense of complex scenarios.
Pre-Requisite
Due to the paddling environment and the boat control required to participate in the BCAB Advanced White Water Leader Training course, candidates should be:
- Confident in their ability to paddle on grade 3/4 water
- Confident swimming in normal paddling clothing suitable for an advanced water environment
- Age 18+
- Full National Association Membership
What’s Included:
- Highly experienced coach – delivering training, coaching and mentorship
- All course fees are associated with course delivery
- BCAB White Water safety course
- BCAB White Water Leader Training
- Access to our Slovenian base, Rock The Boat Europe
What’s not included:
- Please provide your own craft – unless hire has been agreed
- Travel
- Accomodation
- Water Licenses or River Fees
What You Need to Bring:
- Your Own Kayak (unless agreed to hire)
- Personal paddling clothing and equipment, including suitable footwear for on the water, Buoyancy Aid and Helmet
- Lunch and Drink for each day on the water
Recommended safety equipment:
- Throwline
- Webbing (sewn or un-sewn sling)
- 3 x caribiners
- 2 x pullies
- 2 x prussiks
- Whistle
- Knife
Testimonials
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Experience
RTB has been founded by outdoor professionals who are not only coach’s but also have competed internationally. With this wealth of knowledge, we are able to tailor your activities and make the outdoors a safe & enjoyable environment to learn and experience.
Trust
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Our Promise
Our promise is to focus on the development of all our clients. A good day for us is when you are able to enjoy the outdoors safely without us, as we have taught you how.
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