BC Paddlesport safety and rescue course

  • kayaking

  • 6 hrs

  • Up to 8 people
  • pin

    Southampton, GB

  • ticket-price
    From
    £100.00
    / adult
  • ticket-price
    From
    £100.00
    / child
  • Description

    This one-day course is for anyone starting out in paddlesport who wishes to learn the basics of staying safe, as well as being a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing paddlesport instructor award.

    Training will take place on the Woodmill lake and you’ll use a wide variety of paddle sport craft and equipment as you work through a range of scenarios. You’ll cover a broad foundation of issues which may affect your safety and learn rescue techniques including options from the bank and boat.

    Requirements

    Candidates wishing to attend paddlesport safety and rescue course must meet the following requirements:

    1. Able to swim in normal paddling clothing suitable for the prevailing conditions
    2. Candidates must also hold the Paddle Explore Award, 2 Star Award or be of equivalent ability due to the paddling environment and the boat control required to complete the course

    A first aid certificate is not a pre-requisite. However holding a first aid certificate is strongly recommended for all paddlers.


    What to bring

    Please bring clothes you are happy getting wet in (including shoes) if you have our own wetsuit/drysuit you are welcome to bring that.

    Itinerary

    The objective of this training course is to introduce simple and safe skills that provide tools to solve simple common paddling scenarios in flat/sheltered water regardless of the craft.

    Candidates will learn:

    1. Skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others
    2. Appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty

    For more information on the content covered please read the syllabus



    https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/safety-sheltered-water-resources/
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