Available from 2nd January 2024 Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWS) is for you! Your course will support you to…
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Do you want to support swimming events? Do you want to be able to work in an Aqua-park or open water swimming centre environment? Are you interested in volunteering at events and competition’s that are swimming based or involve open water swimming? Then the Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is for you! Your course is…
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Do you hold the Water Skills Academy SUP Instructor? (known previously as the WSA Foundation SUP Instructor) Are you interested in gaining a regulated qualification? Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up…
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Become a Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader! Looking to lead journeys on white water? Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 2(3) white water rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader could be for you! Why become…
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