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SUP Lass Paddle Adventures was founded by paddle board enthusiast, Caroline Dawson aka 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 and Dee Valley AONB, SUP Lass Paddle Adventures has doorstep access to a range of breath-taking paddle locations, including the majestic River Dee, the world-famous Llangollen Canal, plus an array of Welsh 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 took part in the Trent 100 and the notorious 'Swellies Challenge'.

So far in 2022, Caz has taken part in the Loch Awe and Trent 100 Team Challenges, along with being the quickest female to complete the Conwy Ascent. She has also been a regular face on the River Wye, guiding for Gutsy Girls, plus has led her own expedition to the Sankt Anna Archipelago on the east coast of Sweden.

Caz is a Trustee for the Welsh Dee Trust and proud Mustang Survival crew member.

Accreditations

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures are proud to be a fully accredited WSA SUP school and British Canoeing (Canoe Wales) Delivery Partner, this means the tuition we offer is professional and delivered to a high standard.

Caz is both a member of the Water Skills Academy and British Canoeing (Canoe Wales) and continually strives to develop her skills and industry knowledge both on and off the water, through ongoing CPD.

She is currently working towards her Expedition Guide qualification with WSA - one of the highest SUP awards available.

Wildlife Safe Accredited Adventure Operator

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

Qualified and Experienced

Caz holds the following qualifications and industry accreditations:

~ WSA Water Safety and Rescue
~ WSA Ocean Navigation
~ WSA Adventure Guide
~ WSA Adventure SUP-er Trainer
~WSA Trainer Safety and Rescue
~WSA Trainer SUP Instructor
~ Leave No Trace Trainer
~ WiSe Accredited Adventure Operator
~ WRT Pro Rescue 3 Technician
~ RYA Marine Radio VHF Short Range Certificate
~ REC Level 4 Expedition First Aid
~ BC White Water Safety and Rescue
~ BC Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning
~BC Aspirant White Water Coach
~ BC SUP Sheltered Water Award
~ BC Mentoring in Water Sports
~ Level Three Food Hygiene Certificate
~ BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
~ PGc in Leadership
~ WCF Rural Leadership Award

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 warming brew 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.

Our Commitment to the Environment

We are genuine outdoorsy types and are committed to protecting our paddling environments for generations to come through ongoing education and promoting Leave No Trace principles. Caz is a qualified Leave No Trace Trainer and on all of her paddle sessions she likes to share her knowledge and expertise.

SUP Lass Paddle Adventures regularly works in partnership the Welsh Dee Trust to support the delivery of SUP litter picks as part of their ongoing #itshouldntbeinthedee campaign.

Technical Support from AcwaTerra

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 regularly supports Caz in the professional and safe delivery of her sessions and guided adventures.