About Us

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Since 2018, Rapid Skills has been helping paddlers to have great adventures, feel the joy of being on the water, and connect with nature - all while levelling up their skills.

 

We do this by reducing complexity: helping clients break down goals, lines and techniques, and managing trip logistics to make expedition and overseas paddling as fun, safe and efficient as possible.

 

This means our clients can access some of the most incredible places in the UK and the world with confidence, maximising their time and energy to make the most of the paddling.

 

We offer adventures, coaching and guiding in whitewater kayaking, canoeing, and SUP – and are highly trained and experienced in all three, as well as in first aid and expedition skills and whitewater safety. No matter what your chosen craft, goals or level of experience, we’d love to share time on the water with you.

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Whenever you book with us, at least one of our core team members (Josh, Tom or Holly) will be with you to share the stoke and make sure you get the most you can from your trip or learning. This means you’ll know who you’ll be with, and you can be sure a Rapid Skills course or adventure will always meet our very high standards of quality.

 

In addition, we always work with low ratios (usually significantly exceeding national standards). To deliver this, our core team members work with some truly excellent and highly qualified local guides and specialists. This allows us to:

• split groups where needed to make sure everyone can paddle safely in a way that supports their goals

• access local language support and information, to support strong risk management and any on site problem-solving needed

• support local communities and economies

 

All this helps us to make the best of your time, whatever your aspirations and craft.

 

We’d love to see you on the water soon - Rapid Skills!