Paddlesport Safety Rescue Course

Designed to give you practical knowledge of how to stay safe on the water in sheltered water environments.

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.

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.

1. You should bring your preferred craft to be on the water.
2. Bring any buoyancy aids, or other safety equipment you use or have already.
3. Old Trainers or Wetsuit boots
4. Towel
5. Swimwear for underneath a wetsuit
6. Sun Cream, Peaked Cap if hot
7. Woolly Hat if cold
8. Water Bottle
9. Packed lunch or money for the cafe

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

1. Clothing and Equipment
2. Safety frameworks
3. Contact and Towing rescues
4. Self-rescues
5. Deep water rescues
6. Reflection and development