Kayaking Qualifications

Are you interested in becoming a kayaking instructor, kayaking coach or guide? Do you want to improve your paddling skills and gain confidence on the water? Maybe you have a passion for paddling and want to inspire others to enjoy life from the water?

We offer a wide range of courses to develop your personal and coaching skills. British Canoeing (BC) courses include the NEW Paddlesport Instructor and Paddlesport Leader Award, and a wide range of Leadership and Personal Performance Awards in Sea and Surf Kayaking .

To find out which course is best for you and get more information go to the British Canoeing website or Get in Touch

Why use Lizard Adventure

J-P Eatock is the most qualified sea and surf kayak coach based in Cornwall. He trains and technically advises a number of Kayaking providers around the UK.

Next to J-P Eatock Matt Holyer is Head Guide at Lizard Adventure and delivers high quality training sea and surf kayak development courses

We can choose from a number of amazing locations around Cornwall to ensure the course meets your needs.

Bespoke course

To help you progress in SUP or sea and surf kayaking, we offer coaching for all ability levels, from half a day to a full week.

For groups looking for a bespoke Instructor course, we can tailor the content to your specific needs and you will all receive a Lizard Adventure certificate. For group bookings, J-P may be able to travel to a venue of your choice; get in touch to discuss the options

Course Details & Costs

Full Day Bespoke Coaching in Sea and Surf Kayaking or SUP

Terms & Conditions

*additional coast for equipment hire

Half Day Bespoke Coaching in Sea and Surf Kayaking or SUP

Terms & Conditions

*additional coast for equipment hire

BC Paddlesports Instrutor

(2 days training & assessment)

BC Paddlesports leader Assessment

(1 day, max 2 people)

BC Core Coach Award Training

(2 days)

BC Sea Kayak (moderate water) Leader

(2 days training & / or 2 days assessment)

Sea Kayak moderate leader training Lizard Adventure
BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader

(2 days training & or 2 days assessment)

Lizard Adventure Adv. Sea Kayak Leader Award
BC Surf Kayak (Moderate Water) Leader

(2 days training & or 2 days assessment)

Lizard Adventure Surf Kayak Leader award
BC Advanced Surf Kayak Leader

(2 days training & or 2 days assessment)

Lizard Adventure Surf Kayak Leader adv. award
BC OWNTP/CNTP

(2 days)

NOTE: Many British Canoeing courses have additional registration or certification fees.