DORKING KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Two Days on the Drop: BCAB White‑Water Kayak Coach Training in Dorking
A two‑day, mostly practical course for aspiring white‑water kayak coaches that teaches the technical and tactical skills needed to plan and deliver safe, progressive sessions.
Two Days on the Drop: BCAB White‑Water Kayak Coach Training in Dorking.
This two‑day, discipline‑specific training in Dorking is a hands‑on course for those preparing to coach white‑water kayakers on moderate water. Focused on technical and tactical coaching, the program is built around practical sessions that help you plan and run safe, enjoyable and progressive coaching tailored to typical learners — and to sharpen your personal coaching philosophy.
Highlights
Course Highlights
Mostly practical, discipline‑specific training
Over two days the course concentrates on practical application: coaching technical and tactical skills on moderate white water, structuring progressive sessions and tailoring teaching to the needs of typical learners in the white‑water environment.
Designed for Coach Award candidates — or as stand‑alone training
The training is intended for those working towards a Coach Award but is also suitable as standalone discipline‑specific development; independent and supplementary learning, including eLearning via a CR Form, is part of the wider development process.
Clear prerequisites and progression notes
Attendance assumes existing coach development: Core Coach Training, White Water Kayak Leader and full home‑nation association membership are required; for some disciplines a relevant Leadership Award must be completed ahead of the discipline‑specific course.
What the day feels like
What the training feels like
The course moves quickly from coaching principles to on‑water practice: sessions emphasize practical coaching on moderate white water, with work on planning, delivery and adaptation so coaches can refine how they translate theory into real‑world sessions and develop their coaching approach out in the field.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this training suits — and who should prepare further before attending.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The training runs over two days.
Delivered in Dorking, England; the operator is Rock The Boat Training LTD.
Required prerequisites include Core Coach Training, White Water Kayak Leader and full home‑nation association membership. Independent and supplementary learning includes completion of the Coach Award eLearning accessed via a CR Form; for some disciplines a Leadership Award is required ahead of the discipline‑specific training.
A mostly practical two‑day course with face‑to‑face and field coaching focused on planning and delivering safe, progressive sessions and developing coaching practice.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the BCAB White Water Kayak Coach Training?
The training runs for two days.
Who is this training designed for?
It is designed for those working towards a Coach Award and is also suitable as stand‑alone discipline‑specific training for white‑water kayak coaching.
Are there age limits?
Yes — the course is intended for participants aged 16 and above.
What prerequisites are required?
Prerequisites include Core Coach Training, White Water Kayak Leader and full home‑nation association membership; some disciplines require a Leadership Award to be completed before the discipline‑specific training.
Is there any eLearning or independent work required?
Independent and supplementary learning includes completion of the Coach Award eLearning, which can be accessed by completing a CR Form; coaches are also expected to develop their craft in the field during their development period.
Is the course practical or classroom‑based?
The Discipline Specific Training is described as a mostly practical two‑day course with an emphasis on face‑to‑face and field coaching.