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LEARNING
LED BY
NATURE

ACTIVE LEARNING.

From Ocean School programmes that immerse young people in Cornwall’s waterways, to hands-on Citizen Science projects that turn community curiosity into active conservation, the water is our classroom.

To make sure learning is safe, meaningful and recognised, we’re an AALA-registered school and Paddle UK delivery partner. And we train the next wave of stand-up paddleboarders through the BCAB SUP Instructor Award in the upper and lower reaches of the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall.

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Ocean School

Using Mother Nature as our teacher, we partner with schools, colleges and youth groups across Cornwall to help connect young people to the natural world.

Through kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling, Ocean School gives students a hands-on way to explore local ecosystems. From tidal pools to estuary adventures, they develop water confidence, environmental awareness and skills, while cultivating curiosity, respect and a lifelong love for the water.

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Citizen Science

Citizen science is about inspiring the community to get involved in real-time research, like wildlife spotting, species monitoring and environmental projects.

Working with local schools and residents, plus all who visit our region, we lead outdoor community learning that turns local action into meaningful scientific insight.

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BCAB SUP Instructor Award

Keen to share your love for stand-up paddleboarding with others?

This practical two-day course gives you the skills you need to deliver SUP taster and Starter lessons in calm water. You’ll learn to teach through games and simple journeys, helping people feel relaxed, capable, and hooked from their first paddle. It’s a great next step and a solid foundation for further progression through the British Canoeing coaching and leadership pathway.

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Paddle UK Accredited

We’re an AALA-registered school and an official Paddle UK delivery partner, offering safe, structured paddle sport programmes for schools and youth groups.

 

Our lessons align with key stages across the national curriculum and include delivery of all three Paddle UK Awards – Paddle Start, Discover and Explore – helping young people go from first-time paddlers to confident explorers.

Meet The Instructors

We’re all fully qualified Paddle UK Paddle Sport Leaders, SUP coaches and BSUPA instructors, you’re in safe hands from start to finish – whether you’re a first-time paddler or a seasoned pro.

As an AALA-registered school and Paddle UK delivery partner, everyone who joins an Encounter adventure is in safe hands.

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Clair

Owner. Paddle UK: L3 SUP Coach Paddlesport Leader

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BEN

Owner. Paddle UK: L3 SUP Coach Paddlesport Leader

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Oscar

One of our lead instructors and a Paddle UK Paddlesports Leader.

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Debs

Debbie is one of our lead instructors and a Paddle UK Paddlesports Leader.

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Glyn

Glyn is one of our fantastic support guides and our hero behind all things maintenance.