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SUP Lass Paddle Adventures was founded by paddle board enthusiast, Caroline Dawson (Caz). Caz is an accomplished stand up paddle board (SUP) Instructor and Adventure Guide with a passion for all things outdoors. Located on the edge of the Clwydian Range AONB, SUP Lass Paddle Adventures has doorstep access to a wide range of breath-taking paddle locations. Locations include the majestic River Dee, the world famous Llangollen Canal, plus an array of lakes and coastlines.

In 2021, Caz became the second fastest female to complete the GB SUP Series Great Glen Challenge on an iSUP. She has also taken on the Trent 100 team race and the notorious 'Swellies Challenge'. For 2022 she has set her sights on the new 'Loch Awesome Challenge', along with some more challenging and quirky adventure paddles.....both in the UK and overseas. Caz is also a Trustee for the Welsh Dee Trust and proud Mustang Survival crew member.

Water Skills Academy (WSA)

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures are proud to be a fully accredited WSA SUP school, this means the tuition we offer is delivered to a high standard. Caz is also a professional member of the Water Skills Academy and continually strives to develop her skills and industry knowledge both on and off the water, through continuous CPD. She is currently working towards her Expedition Guide qualification - one of the highest SUP awards available.

Wildlife Safe Accredited Adventure Operator

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures are an accredited WiSe operator and as part of the accreditation, we commit to abide by the national and local laws of wildlife disturbance and conservation.

Fully Qualified and Experienced

Caz holds the following qualifications and accreditations:

WSA Water Safety and Rescue
WSA Ocean Navigation
WSA Adventure Guide
WSA Adventure SUP-er Trainer
Leave No Trace Trainer
WiSe Accredited Adventure Operator
WRT Pro Rescue 3 Technician
RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate
REC Level 4 Expedition First Aid
BC SUP Sheltered Water Award
BC Mentoring in Water Sports
Level Three Food Hygiene Certificate
Bsc (Hons) Environmental Science
PGc in Leadership
Women's coach and mentor

Adventure Cooking

In a previous life, Caz ran the award winning outdoor kitchen 'Fodder in the Field', where local and seasonal ingredients were cooked up in a range of wild locations, including mountain tops and forests. Caz has recently launched a series of SUP + Cook workshops,

On most paddle sessions you'll find her carrying her trusty Kelly Kettle, where she'll treat clients to a hot chocolate or mug of hearty soup. One thing that people don't know about Caz, is that she is a longstanding judge for the Great Taste Awards and champion for local and seasonal produce.

Technical Support

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures are pleased to work with Dave Brown from AcwaTerra, an adventure training consultancy that specializes in providing technical advice to range of outdoor activities, including SUP.

Dave has over 30 years of on the water adventure experience and will support Caz in the professional and safe delivery of her sessions and adventures.

Our Commitment to the Environment

We are real outdoorsy types and care about our paddling environments. We are committed to protecting it for generations to come through ongoing education and promoting Leave No Trace. Caz is a Leave No Trace trainer and on sessions she likes to share her knowledge and expertise on the seven LNT principles.

Caz regulary works with the Welsh Dee Trust to support the delivery of on the water litter picks. #itshouldntbeinthedee