Paddlesport Safety and Rescue

Description

10 CPD Points
  • Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble?
  • Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty?
  • Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment?

Then the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is for you!

Your course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water.

This course is open to anyone of any age.

Why take the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course?

First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on your craft in sheltered water venues, this includes canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you have limited paddling experience, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.

If you needed any more convincing, the course is completely based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course.

The course takes around 6 hours and will cover 6 modules:

  • Clothing and Equipment
  • Safety frameworks
  • Contact and Towing rescues
  • Self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues
  • Reflection and development

There will be opportunities to develop and progress your rescue skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

You can read the sample programme here: Sample Programme and Session Plans.

You can check your skills using the Skills Competency Checklist.

Content

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

The course will cover 6 key modules -

Clothing and Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Safety frameworks

  • Sheltered water environment and weather considerations
  • Safety principles
  • Rescue protocols
  • Calling for help
  • Contact and Towing rescues

  • Assisting swimmers
  • Towing systems
  • Recovering equipment
  • Self-rescues

  • Self-rescues
  • Assisted self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues

  • Various craft from preferred craft
  • Techniques for getting swimmer out of the water
  • Multiple rescues
  • Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
  • Entrapped rescues
  • Reflections from the course

  • Reflections on own learning and areas for development;
  • Skills checklists
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    UK Courses

    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 29-03-2023
      Sean McGrath
      Wild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 29-03-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Thu 30-03-2023
      Drew S Pilley
      Trevassack lake, Garras,, Helston, cornwall, TR12 6LH
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Thu 30-03-2023
      Clifford Meaden
      Epic life, The Hub Quarry Farm, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East sussex, TN32 5RA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 31-03-2023
      Mark Dennison
      Rudyard Lake, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8XB
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 31-03-2023
      Connor Turner
      Park Foot Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA102NA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 01-04-2023
      Mark Collinson
      The Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR69HG
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 01-04-2023
      Shahid Wahab
      Milton Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AZ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 01-04-2023
      Stephen Thomson
      Llandrindod Wells, Harlech
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 01-04-2023
      Luke Moore
      Mendip Outdoor Pursuis
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 02-04-2023
      Mark Collinson
      The Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 02-04-2023
      Jack Halls
      Leam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1BE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 02-04-2023
      Shahid Wahab
      Milton Country Park, Cambridge, CB24 6AZ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 02-04-2023
      Katy Louise Groom
      LOPC, Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PN
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 03-04-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Surrey, United Kingdom
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 04-04-2023
      Christopher Conley
      Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH17 6SQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 04-04-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 04-04-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Winsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 05-04-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Thu 06-04-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Thu 06-04-2023
      Joshua Telling
      Lake 32, Cirencester, GL7 6DF
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 07-04-2023
      Justin D Douglas
      Pike pool, Pikes pool lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 07-04-2023
      David Foley
      Fluid Adventures, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 07-04-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 07-04-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 07-04-2023
      Richard Davison
      White rose cc, Roundhay Lake, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3JL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 08-04-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 08-04-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Crosby Lakeside, Crosby, Mersyside, l22 1rr
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 09-04-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Crosby Lakeside, Crosby, Mersyside, L22 1RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 11-04-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 11-04-2023
      Jenna Sanders
      Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 11-04-2023
      David Andrew Adams
      Ellerton Park, Richmond, DL10 6AP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 11-04-2023
      Darren Joy
      Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, New forest, Hampshire, BH23 8EE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 15-04-2023
      Jonathan Halden
      St Ives Sea Scouts, Holt Island, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BY
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 16-04-2023
      Christopher Conley
      4D Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstaed, Sussex, RH19 4HP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 16-04-2023
      Philip A Hadley
      Worcester Road,, Holt, WR6 6NH
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 16-04-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Midlands BS, Osler Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B16 9EU
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 17-04-2023
      Christopher Conley
      4D Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4HP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 17-04-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 17-04-2023
      Konstantinos Sotiropoulos
      Foxlease Avtivity Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 17-04-2023
      Philip A Hadley
      Riverside Centre,, Pershore, WR10 1QU
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 18-04-2023
      Robin Harris
      Taunton Canoe Club, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1AP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 19-04-2023
      Gary S Peverill
      Brixham Harbour, Berry Head rd, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BW
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-04-2023
      Jenna Sanders
      Paxton Lakes Sailing Club, Little Paxton, PE19 6EY
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-04-2023
      Paddle Cabin
      Paddle Cabin, Branbridges Leisure, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5HF
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-04-2023
      Joshua Telling
      Cotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-04-2023
      Andrew Brown
      15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-04-2023
      Dominic Milner
      Ist Luton Sea Scouts, Luton Hoo Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Jane Wyndham-Smith
      BLYM, Frogmore Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NB
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Ian M Bowditch
      BLYM, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NB
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Jonathan Halden
      River Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0GF
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Jon Best
      Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-04-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 24-04-2023
      Paul Hurrell
      Ospret Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT51BD
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 26-04-2023
      David Calvert
      Wansbeck Riverside Park, Ashington, Tyne and Wear, NE63 8XX
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 26-04-2023
      Joshua Telling
      Cotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 28-04-2023
      Joshua Telling
      Back of Beyond Adventure, River Lane, Richmond Upon Thames, TW10 7AG
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 28-04-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Brecon Beacons National PArk
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 29-04-2023
      Jane Wyndham-Smith
      Longridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 29-04-2023
      Drew S Pilley
      trevassack Lake, Helston, Cornwall, TR126LH
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 29-04-2023
      Sophie Dollar
      Leam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV311BE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 29-04-2023
      Ian Adey
      Lake District - Kinetic Paddlesports, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9NB
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 30-04-2023
      Ian M Bowditch
      Longridge Activity Cenrre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 30-04-2023
      Joshua Telling
      Cotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 30-04-2023
      Paul Carroll
      Shallows Car park, The Shallows, Saltford, Bath and NE Somerset, BS31
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 02-05-2023
      Luke Moore
      Mendip Outdoor Pursuis
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 02-05-2023
      Stuart Ellen
      Frankwell, Shrewsbury
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 05-05-2023
      Robin Harris
      Taunton Canoe Club, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1AP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 06-05-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 06-05-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Winsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 07-05-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 07-05-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 12-05-2023
      David Hunt
      Doe Park Water Activity Centre, Foster Park View, Denholme, West Yorkshire, BD134LN
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 13-05-2023
      Kenneth Hughes
      Unit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7EY
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 13-05-2023
      Charlotte Boyce-Smith
      Woodmill outdoor Center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so18 2jr
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 14-05-2023
      James Gay
      Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 14-05-2023
      Kenneth Hughes
      Unit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7EY
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 16-05-2023
      Paul Hurrell
      Ospret Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT51BD
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 16-05-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 17-05-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 20-05-2023
      Jonathan Halden
      River Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO100GF
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 20-05-2023
      Ian M Bowditch
      Longridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 23-05-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Winsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 26-05-2023
      Dave Hastie
      Leicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 28-05-2023
      David Foley
      Fluid Adventures, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 28-05-2023
      David Bateman
      AZTEC ADVENTURE, UPTON WARREN, BROMSGROVE, WEST MIDS, B61 7ER
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 28-05-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 29-05-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 29-05-2023
      Canoe Trail
      Kempston outdoor centre, hill grounds road, Bedford kempston, MK428QP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 03-06-2023
      Jonathan Halden
      Whoosh Canoe Club, Kecksy's, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9DT
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 03-06-2023
      David M Robinson
      Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PN
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 04-06-2023
      Sebastian Dennis
      Whitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 05-06-2023
      Sean McGrath
      Wild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Thu 08-06-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 10-06-2023
      Shane Clark
      Falcon Canoe Club, 331 Meadow Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4BJ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 13-06-2023
      Stuart Ellen
      Frankwell, Shrewsbury
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 14-06-2023
      Jenna Sanders
      Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 17-06-2023
      Jonathan Halden
      River Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, Co100GF
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 17-06-2023
      Andrew Brown
      15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 24-06-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Winsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 25-06-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 25-06-2023
      Scott Yuill
      Midlands BS, Osler Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B16 9EU
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 08-07-2023
      David Calvert
      Wansbeck Riverside Pack, Ashington, Tyne and Wear, NE63 8XX
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 09-07-2023
      James A Drummond
      Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 09-07-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 22-07-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 23-07-2023
      Kevin Dillon
      The Leam Boat Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 25-07-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Tue 25-07-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 04-08-2023
      Dave Hastie
      Leicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 05-08-2023
      Kenneth Hughes
      Unit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, England, SR7 7EY
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 06-08-2023
      WithDave Ltd
      Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 07-08-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 13-08-2023
      Canoe Trail
      kempston outdoor centre, hill grounds road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 19-08-2023
      Kathryn Julia Hall
      Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 20-08-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 21-08-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 02-09-2023
      Mark Collinson
      The Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 02-09-2023
      Ian M Bowditch
      Longridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 03-09-2023
      Mark Collinson
      The Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 03-09-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 09-09-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Mon 11-09-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 13-09-2023
      Sean McGrath
      Wild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Wed 20-09-2023
      Fluid Adventures Ltd
      Fluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 30-09-2023
      Aaron Thompson
      Wokingham Waterside Centre, RG6 1PQ
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 06-10-2023
      Dave Hastie
      Leicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 08-10-2023
      Christopher Artis
      Whitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sun 08-10-2023
      Sophie Dollar
      Leam Boat Centre`, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV311BE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Fri 27-10-2023
      Charlotte Boyce-Smith
      Woodmill outdoor Center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so18 2jr
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 25-11-2023
      Simon J Hammond
      Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
    Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
    • Sat 02-12-2023
      Charlotte Boyce-Smith
      Woodmill Outdoor center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, So18 2jr
    10 CPD Points
    Course Description
    • Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble?
    • Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty?
    • Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment?

    Then the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is for you!

    Your course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water.

    This course is open to anyone of any age.

    Why take the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course?

    First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on your craft in sheltered water venues, this includes canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you have limited paddling experience, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.

    If you needed any more convincing, the course is completely based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course.

    The course takes around 6 hours and will cover 6 modules:

    • Clothing and Equipment
    • Safety frameworks
    • Contact and Towing rescues
    • Self-rescues
    • Deep water rescues
    • Reflection and development

    There will be opportunities to develop and progress your rescue skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

    You can read the sample programme here: Sample Programme and Session Plans.

    You can check your skills using the Skills Competency Checklist.

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