The Paddle Explore course is designed for people who hold the Paddle Discover award, or have done a bit of paddling and so have basic control of the boat. A prerequisite is that you are comfortable with capsizing.

The course is designed to extend your paddling skills in your chosen craft and develop good technique as well as learning new skills

It is a significant step in your paddling development and gives you the fundamental skills which will be the basis of all your future paddling, be it lakes, rivers, white water or the sea.