Paddlesport Safety Awards
Paddlesport Safety & Recuse
Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
| Date | Duration | Cost | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | £TBC | Taking Bookings |
The 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.
The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the paddlers with the tools to solve common paddling issues.
Throughout the course, candidates will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. 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 Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is a 6-hour programme that consists of 6 modules.
- Clothing and Equipment
- Safety frameworks
- Contact and Towing rescues
- Self-rescues
- Deep water rescues
- Reflection and development
The Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course is also the pre-requisite for the Paddlesport Instructor
The above information is taken directly from the British Canoeing Awarding Body website
This course needs a minimum of 4 people to run, to discuss prices for individuals or less than 4 please contact us for a price at info@rockriver.co.uk
Please note that prices are for instruction and guiding only and do not include accommodation, transport and meal costs. We can provide recommendations for accommodation if required. By booking and paying a deposit you are accepting our Terms and Conditions. Please include your name in the payment reference and submit a booking form.
Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue
| Date | Duration | Cost | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | £TBC | Taking Bookings |
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.
- Safety frameworks
- Clothing and equipment
- Providing assistance
- Deep water rescues
- Self-rescues
- Rescue scenarios
- Reflection and skills checklist
The above information is taken directly from the British Canoeing Awarding Body website
This course needs a minimum of 4 people to run, to discuss prices for individuals or less than 4 please contact us for a price at info@rockriver.co.uk
Please note that prices are for instruction and guiding only and do not include accommodation, transport and meal costs. We can provide recommendations for accommodation if required. By booking and paying a deposit you are accepting our Terms and Conditions. Please include your name in the payment reference and submit a booking form.
Why book with us?
RockRiver Expeditions are a family run company who pride themselves in delivering the best adventurous experience to one and all. We believe in a client centred approach to experiential learning in a friendly and approachable manner, working with our fully qualified Paddle UK coaches helping you to fulfil your dreams and ambitions.
What's Included
The following is included within the price.
- Fully qualified Paddle UK Coach
- Group safety equipment such as slings, throwlines, towlines, etc.
What's Not Included
The following are not included in the price
- Transport to and from the venue
- Accommodation if required
- Personal paddling equipment, see Course Kit List below
Course Kit List
You will need to supply all of your own equipment for the course including the following.
- Wetsuit/Dry Cag or Drysuit
- Appropriate footwear
- Bouyancy Aid
- Helmet
- Spraydeck
- Boat and Paddle
- Complete change of clothing
- Food and drink
Fitness & Training
For more information please send an email to the following address, info@rockriver.co.uk