IRF Whitewater guide Workshop

• Develop personal paddling skills for white water guiding
• Practise group management and individual and group coaching
• Learn emergency and rescue techniques, safety procedures and signals
• Understand river hydrology and white water craft categories

This workshop looks at the skills need to guide/ leaded a group in a white water environment. 

Physical Skills:  Personal paddling skills, group management, emergency and rescue techniques.

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge: Equipment (types and usage), safety and emergency procedures, river hydrology, leadership, signals, individual and group coaching.

The IRF defines self-steered whitewater craft in two categories. Crafts within each category have similarities and guiding styles. The key difference between each category is where an individual is in relation to the craft and the propulsion method. 

Category A: includes all craft that can carry up to three people in a seated or kneeling position on the craft. These craft are typically propelled using paddles or hands.

Category B: includes all craft where the person(s) using them are predominantly in the water. These craft are typically propelled using legs, feet, or flippers. 

Training:

1. Age 16 or over
2. Be able to swim

Assessment:

1. Logbook
2. Valid 2 day First Aid training
3. Aged 18 or over

All IRF awards are valid for 3 years when supported with a valid first aid certificate.

By proceeding to book and pay for this session, you are in agreement with our 'CIWW-Coached Terms and Conditions' which are available to view here

Training:

1. Age 16 or over
2. Be able to swim

Assessment: 

1. Logbook
2. Valid 2 day First Aid training
3. Aged 18 or over

1. Towel
2. Swimwear
3. £1 coin for locker

CIWW Provides all other specialist equipment required to take part in this activity - e.g wetsuits, wetsuit boots, helmets and buoyancy aids. If you have your own White Water Specification equipment, you are welcome to bring along. If you chose to wear your own wetsuit/drysuit, it must by full length.

Please arrange to meet at Cardiff International White Water ready for a 0900 start on day one of the course.