Reminder: SWOAPG Membership Renewals now available (particularly for those paying by invoice!)

We’re getting ahead of the game this year, particularly for those of you renewing via invoice! SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 (due on 1 April): Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership … Read more

LAST CALL: Cribarth CPD Workshop 6 Mar

The following CPD workshop is still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): Fri 6 Mar CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth: join Alan Bowring, the BBNPA Geopark Officer, for an exploration of the geology, history and stories … Read more

Cold Water Shock

We’ve received the following from AdventureRMS, which may be of interest to SWOAPG Members: Many providers of activities on and in the water will be starting to think about staff training, induction and refresher sessions ready for the 2026 season, just as average UK water temperatures are at their annual low (February & March). Paddle … Read more

REMINDER: Forthcoming CPD Workshops including LAST CALL for 10 Feb Welsh Water Workshop

The following two FREE 1-hour evening workshops offer opportunities for watersport users to learn more about how Dwr Cymru Welsh Water wants us to work with them to protect and secure reservoirs for our future recreational use. All Reservoir Passport holders and instructors who work on our reservoirs and rivers are strongly encouraged to attend … Read more

SWOAPG Membership Renewals now available

We’re getting ahead of the game this year, particularly for those of you renewing via invoice! SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 (due on 1 April): Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership … Read more

UPDATE: Forthcoming CPD Workshops including LAST PLACE for 2 Feb Llygad Llwchwr and RESCHEDULED 23 Feb Pen y Fan

The following CPD workshops are still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): 2 Feb 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Llygad Llwchwr: join Alan Bowring and Richard Hill for an exploration of Llygad Llwchwr (starting at Herbert’s … Read more