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.
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
Safety frameworks
Contact and Towing rescues
Self-rescues
Deep water rescues
Reflections from the course
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UK Courses
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 29-03-2023Sean McGrathWild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 29-03-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Thu 30-03-2023Drew S PilleyTrevassack lake, Garras,, Helston, cornwall, TR12 6LH
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Thu 30-03-2023Clifford MeadenEpic life, The Hub Quarry Farm, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East sussex, TN32 5RA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 31-03-2023Mark DennisonRudyard Lake, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8XB
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 31-03-2023Connor TurnerPark Foot Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA102NA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 01-04-2023Mark CollinsonThe Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR69HG
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 01-04-2023Shahid WahabMilton Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AZ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 01-04-2023Stephen ThomsonLlandrindod Wells, Harlech
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 01-04-2023Luke MooreMendip Outdoor Pursuis
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 02-04-2023Mark CollinsonThe Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 02-04-2023Jack HallsLeam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1BE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 02-04-2023Shahid WahabMilton Country Park, Cambridge, CB24 6AZ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 02-04-2023Katy Louise GroomLOPC, Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PN
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 03-04-2023WithDave LtdSurrey, United Kingdom
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 04-04-2023Christopher ConleyArdingly Activity Centre, Ardingly, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH17 6SQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 04-04-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 04-04-2023Scott YuillWinsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 05-04-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Thu 06-04-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Thu 06-04-2023Joshua TellingLake 32, Cirencester, GL7 6DF
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 07-04-2023Justin D DouglasPike pool, Pikes pool lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 07-04-2023David FoleyFluid Adventures, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 07-04-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 07-04-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 07-04-2023Richard DavisonWhite rose cc, Roundhay Lake, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3JL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 08-04-2023James A DrummondFrankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 08-04-2023Scott YuillCrosby Lakeside, Crosby, Mersyside, l22 1rr
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 09-04-2023Scott YuillCrosby Lakeside, Crosby, Mersyside, L22 1RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 11-04-2023WithDave LtdBrecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 11-04-2023Jenna SandersRoyal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 11-04-2023David Andrew AdamsEllerton Park, Richmond, DL10 6AP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 11-04-2023Darren JoyAvon Tyrrell, Bransgore, New forest, Hampshire, BH23 8EE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 12-04-2023Kirston EltonOxford
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 14-04-2023Ian Doveyexeter
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 15-04-2023Jonathan HaldenSt Ives Sea Scouts, Holt Island, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 16-04-2023Christopher Conley4D Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstaed, Sussex, RH19 4HP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 16-04-2023Philip A HadleyWorcester Road,, Holt, WR6 6NH
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 16-04-2023Scott YuillMidlands BS, Osler Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B16 9EU
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 17-04-2023Christopher Conley4D Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4HP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 17-04-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 17-04-2023Konstantinos SotiropoulosFoxlease Avtivity Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 17-04-2023Philip A HadleyRiverside Centre,, Pershore, WR10 1QU
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 18-04-2023Robin HarrisTaunton Canoe Club, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1AP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 19-04-2023Gary S PeverillBrixham Harbour, Berry Head rd, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BW
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-04-2023Jenna SandersPaxton Lakes Sailing Club, Little Paxton, PE19 6EY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-04-2023Paddle CabinPaddle Cabin, Branbridges Leisure, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5HF
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-04-2023Joshua TellingCotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-04-2023Andrew Brown15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-04-2023Dominic MilnerIst Luton Sea Scouts, Luton Hoo Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Jane Wyndham-SmithBLYM, Frogmore Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NB
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Ian M BowditchBLYM, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NB
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Jonathan HaldenRiver Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0GF
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Jon BestHolme Pierrepont, Nottingham
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-04-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 24-04-2023Paul HurrellOspret Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT51BD
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 26-04-2023David CalvertWansbeck Riverside Park, Ashington, Tyne and Wear, NE63 8XX
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 26-04-2023Joshua TellingCotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 28-04-2023Joshua TellingBack of Beyond Adventure, River Lane, Richmond Upon Thames, TW10 7AG
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 28-04-2023WithDave LtdBrecon Beacons National PArk
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 29-04-2023Jane Wyndham-SmithLongridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 29-04-2023Drew S Pilleytrevassack Lake, Helston, Cornwall, TR126LH
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 29-04-2023Sophie DollarLeam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV311BE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 29-04-2023Ian AdeyLake District - Kinetic Paddlesports, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9NB
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 30-04-2023Ian M BowditchLongridge Activity Cenrre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 30-04-2023Joshua TellingCotswold Water Park Hire, Lake 86, Cirencester, GL50 3RW
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 30-04-2023Paul CarrollShallows Car park, The Shallows, Saltford, Bath and NE Somerset, BS31
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 02-05-2023Luke MooreMendip Outdoor Pursuis
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 02-05-2023Stuart EllenFrankwell, Shrewsbury
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 05-05-2023Robin HarrisTaunton Canoe Club, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1AP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 06-05-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 06-05-2023Scott YuillWinsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 07-05-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 07-05-2023James A DrummondFrankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 12-05-2023David HuntDoe Park Water Activity Centre, Foster Park View, Denholme, West Yorkshire, BD134LN
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 13-05-2023Kenneth HughesUnit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7EY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 13-05-2023Charlotte Boyce-SmithWoodmill outdoor Center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so18 2jr
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 14-05-2023James GayWokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 14-05-2023Kenneth HughesUnit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7EY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 14-05-2023Andrew BrownNottingham
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 16-05-2023Paul HurrellOspret Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT51BD
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 16-05-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 17-05-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 20-05-2023Jonathan HaldenRiver Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO100GF
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 20-05-2023Ian M BowditchLongridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 23-05-2023Scott YuillWinsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 26-05-2023Dave HastieLeicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 28-05-2023David FoleyFluid Adventures, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 28-05-2023David BatemanAZTEC ADVENTURE, UPTON WARREN, BROMSGROVE, WEST MIDS, B61 7ER
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 28-05-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 29-05-2023WithDave LtdBrecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 29-05-2023Canoe TrailKempston outdoor centre, hill grounds road, Bedford kempston, MK428QP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 03-06-2023Jonathan HaldenWhoosh Canoe Club, Kecksy's, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9DT
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 03-06-2023David M RobinsonLeicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PN
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 04-06-2023Sebastian DennisWhitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 05-06-2023Sean McGrathWild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Thu 08-06-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 10-06-2023Shane ClarkFalcon Canoe Club, 331 Meadow Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4BJ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 13-06-2023Stuart EllenFrankwell, Shrewsbury
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 14-06-2023Jenna SandersRoyal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 17-06-2023Jonathan HaldenRiver Stour Trust, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, Co100GF
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 17-06-2023Andrew Brown15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 24-06-2023Scott YuillWinsford Marina, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3DA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 25-06-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 25-06-2023Scott YuillMidlands BS, Osler Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B16 9EU
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 08-07-2023David CalvertWansbeck Riverside Pack, Ashington, Tyne and Wear, NE63 8XX
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 09-07-2023James A DrummondFrankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 09-07-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 22-07-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 23-07-2023Kevin DillonThe Leam Boat Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 25-07-2023WithDave LtdBrecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Tue 25-07-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 04-08-2023Dave HastieLeicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 05-08-2023Kenneth HughesUnit 1a, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, England, SR7 7EY
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 06-08-2023WithDave LtdBrecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 07-08-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 13-08-2023Canoe Trailkempston outdoor centre, hill grounds road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 19-08-2023Kathryn Julia HallWokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 20-08-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 21-08-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 02-09-2023Mark CollinsonThe Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 02-09-2023Ian M BowditchLongridge Activity Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 03-09-2023Mark CollinsonThe Anderton Centre, New Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9HG
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 03-09-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 09-09-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Mon 11-09-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 13-09-2023Sean McGrathWild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Wed 20-09-2023Fluid Adventures LtdFluid Adventures Ltd, Unit 1A Keynor Farm, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LL
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 30-09-2023Aaron ThompsonWokingham Waterside Centre, RG6 1PQ
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 06-10-2023Dave HastieLeicester Sea Cadets, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HA
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 08-10-2023Christopher ArtisWhitlingham Adventure, NR14 8TR
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sun 08-10-2023Sophie DollarLeam Boat Centre`, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV311BE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Fri 27-10-2023Charlotte Boyce-SmithWoodmill outdoor Center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so18 2jr
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 25-11-2023Simon J HammondBude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
- Sat 02-12-2023Charlotte Boyce-SmithWoodmill Outdoor center, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, So18 2jr

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.