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About Us

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Fluidskills.com are a UK based paddlesports company who work all across the United Kingdom and worldwide.

Headed up by managing director Darren Joy, A British Canoeing level 5 coach the highest award for coaching. We deliver high quality courses using only recognised and established coaches most suited to the coaching you require.
Not only do we offer National Governing Body awards but bespoke courses and trips to suit your paddlesports needs.

Darren Joy

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Meet Your Lead Trainer

  • Elite Qualifications: Full-time British Canoeing Level 5 Coach—the highest award in paddlesports.

  • Decades of Experience: 20+ years of global whitewater, sea, and surf guiding. Former Great Britain surf kayak competitor.

  • Industry Leader: Standards Officer and National Trainer for Paddle UK and Paddles Up Training, trusted to train the industry’s educators.

  • Multi-Discipline Expert: Highly specialized coaching across Kayak, Canoe, and SUP environments.

Darren's infectious enthusiasm has helped hundreds of professionals rapidly advance their paddling careers. Contact us today to map out your qualification journey with Darren.

 

The Duty to Care badge indicates we have further recogniton in the following areas: InclusionDiversityMental HealthWell-being and Safeguarding

 

 

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Current Courses

Rescue

BCAB Advanced white water safety (2026-11-05 /£250)

BCAB white water safety (2026-10-31 /£220)

Coach Education

BCAB Stand up paddle board instructor (2026-07-25 /£230)

Personal Development

Open Water Skills Canoe (2026-08-08 /£185)

Leadership

BCAB advanced white water kayak leader training (2026-11-14 /£265)

Paddlesport Leader Assessment (2026-06-10 /£250)