Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue

• Practise deep water rescues and self-rescues in an inland open water setting
• Explore safety frameworks, clothing and equipment for common paddling issues
• Work through rescue scenarios and consider possible solutions

The Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems in a moderate inland open water environment.

The course is suitable for all paddlers wanting to expand their safety practices in the moderate inland open water environment. This course can be taken in a range of craft.

Throughout the course, paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues in an inland open water environment.

The Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course is a 6-hour programme that consists of 7 modules.

1. Safety frameworks
2. Clothing and equipment
3. Providing assistance
4. Deep water rescues
5. Self-rescues
6. Rescue scenarios
7. Reflection and skills checklist

Attendance certificates are issued to candidates by their Delivery Centre, following a recommendation from the course tutor.

1. A suitable craft for open water environment
2. All of your own paddling kit
3. Food and Drink