This one day course is designed for paddlers of any craft who have started paddling moving water and want to learn how to become effective group members to help keem themselves and their peers safe on grade two whitewater.

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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 a moderate, white water (Grade 2) environment. At the end of the day you'll go away feeling more confident on how to avoid problems as well as what to do when things do go wrong!

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The Introduction to White Water Safety course is a 6-hour programme that consists of 9 modules.

 

• Motivations and decisions

• Clothing and equipment

• The White Water environment

• Preparing for the river trip

• Swimming techniques

• Choosing how to help a swimmer

• What to do when we swim

• Kit retrieval

• Reflections and skills checklist

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Craft Specific

This course is suitable for paddlers of all craft that are capable of whitewater including kayaks, open canoes, OC1s, Paddleboards and Packrafts. Course dates advertised here will be discipline specific as that allows the course to be tailored to the intended participants.

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Certification

Whilst not essential, a certificate will be issued and this will be included in the cost.

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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.