At DARKWATER we're passionate about getting you on the water. Based around the Solent in Hampshire, but a frequent paddler around Dartmoor and North Wales, we can help you achieve your goals. We have strong links with the Royal Navy, Hampshire Scouting and a background of running paddling expeditions across Europe. We have a focus on Coac
At DARKWATER we're passionate about getting you on the water. Based around the Solent in Hampshire, but a frequent paddler around Dartmoor and North Wales, we can help you achieve your goals. We have strong links with the Royal Navy, Hampshire Scouting and a background of running paddling expeditions across Europe. We have a focus on Coach education, Leadership and performance coaching and the whitewater environment and can provide a number of Paddle UK (PUK) and Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications.
Paddle UK Qualifications
We offer a range of Paddle UK qualifications including:
Start, Discover, Explore Award
PSRT
Whitewater Award
Freestyle + Adv Freestyle Award
Paddlesport Instructor Award
Core Coach Training
Whitewater Leader Training & Assessment
UK Scout Paddlepsort Permits (Inland, SUP, Sea)
Whitewater Leadership Awards
We can now offer whitewater leadership training and assessment - get in touch!
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Whitewater Safety and Rescue
Whitewater Coach DST
The Darkwater River
The river Darkwater is a five and a half miles long located in south-west Hampshire. It flows from a source by the north-east edge of the New Forest, then south through the Forest to reach the sea passing Beaulieu River estuary, next to the Solent, at Lepe nature reserve.
The North Solent Nature reserve is a Site of Special Scientific In
The river Darkwater is a five and a half miles long located in south-west Hampshire. It flows from a source by the north-east edge of the New Forest, then south through the Forest to reach the sea passing Beaulieu River estuary, next to the Solent, at Lepe nature reserve.
The North Solent Nature reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Low lying wet meadows and reed beds have been rapidly replaced by salt marsh. These salt marshes are an excellent habitat for birds. As well as the usual waders and wildfowl, you might also spot marsh harriers hunting over the area, secretive water rail, or even the occasional spoonbill.
DARKWATER ADVENTURE
