Introduction to White Water Safety Course

This course is open to anyone of any age. Under 18's will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the course . 

WHY TAKE THE INTRODUCTION TO WHITE WATER SAFETY COURSE?

First of all, this award is all about keeping safe in your craft on grade 2/3 (moderate) white water, suitable craft/disciplines include:

• White Water Kayakers
• Sit On Top Paddlers
• White Water Paddleboarders
• Canoeists (Traditional and White Water Spec)
• Slalom Paddlers
• Freestyle Paddlers
• Wild Water Racers

all will benefit from this practical course.

The course will focus on your needs and you will paddle your chosen craft through out the programme.

So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, or working towards a leadership assessment, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you’re relatively new to paddling in white water, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.

If you need any more convincing, the course is completely based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practicing, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and build experience after the course.

The course 1 day course and will cover 9 modules:

• Motivations and decisions
• Clothing and equipment
• The White Water Environment
• Preparing for a trip
• Swimming techniques
• Choosing how to help a swimmer
• What to do when we swim
• Kit retrieval
• Reflection and skills checklist

There will be opportunities to develop and progress your safety skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.