Advanced Whitewater Safety For Canoe
Join Adam Robson and Dave Janes for a unique course for the experienced whitewater canoeist looking to upskill.
A course designed by paddlers for paddlers. To not only look after yourself and others but predict and avoid and mitigate risks in an advanced water environment.
Paddling skills are one half of a complete paddler. Safety skills make up the other half and this course will dive deep into strategies for safe river running and dealing with problems that may occur on more complex rivers and steeper environments. We'll develop existing rescue principles and apply them in an advanced environment.
Two days immersed in, on and around the river preventing, creating and solving a variety of simple and complex safety skills. Delivered by two white water canoe experts with a focus and attention paid to the intricacies and constraints of canoes in grade 3(4)
The Whitewater Safety course covers the following modules:
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Motivations and Decisions
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Safe Group Strategies
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Emergency Planning & Procedures
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Craft Based Rescues
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Bank Based Rescues
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Moving Around Steep Environments
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Stuck Craft
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Stuck People
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Casualty Management & Summoning Assistance
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Scenarios
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Review and Reflections
Certification
Whilst not essential, a certificate will be issued and this will be included in the cost.
Bespoke Booking
If you want, this course can be run bespoke on a date and at a venue to suit you, your club or your organisation. Please email for prices and availability.
£265 per person
FAQs
Is this the right course for me?
To get the most out of this course you should be comfortable paddling as part of a group on grade 2/3 whitewater as there is a river journey element which focuses on safe paddling group strategies. Not at this standard? Consider the whitewater safety course
Will I get wet?
YES! This is a very wet course with lots of time IN the water. we reccomend wearing a drysuit and bringing a hot drink!
What equipment should I bring for the training course?
Bring everything that you would normally take on a day our paddling in this environment.
- Canoe (with airbags & swimlines
- Paddle & spare
- Bouyancy Aid
- Helmet
- Throwline
- Tape with Karabiner
- Safety Knife
- Suitable Clothing
- Food & Drink
- Personal Medication
Where do we meet?
To make the best use of water and weather conditions, the exact venue will be decided the day before, this is normally a dropped pin shared in a whatsapp group chat.
How long are the days?
This is a two day course. We’ll normally meet around 9am and aim to be off the river before 5pm
What do you provide?
Two days of expert coaching tailored to the group and with emphasis on enjoyment and practical learning. This course doesn’t include equipment but I may be able to help with certain items, feel free to ask and I’ll see what I can do. Before buying anything you may need get in touch as you might be in a position to make more informed choices after the course.