British Canoeing paddlesport safety and rescue course

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment.

Throughout the course, candidates will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues.

Who is this course aimed at?

The course is suitable for all ages and great for individuals, aspirant Paddlesport Instructors and groups wanting to expand their safety practices when on the water. The course content focuses on rescuing from the paddlers specific craft and covers equipment, safety frameworks, as well as a range of rescues including contact and towing rescues, self-rescues and deep-water rescues.

The course takes place in the candidates preferred craft.

What you need

Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or Equivalent Ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.

The minimum age is 14 years old (This is a SOLD requirement not Paddle UK).

Location

This course takes place at Thames Young Mariners, which is located in Richmond, near London.

Find the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue on Paddle UK website, there you will also find more information about the course.

Book your course at Thames Young Mariners