Canoe and Kayak Safety & Rescue Courses
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue (PSR)
The first course in the suite of British Canoeing’s Safety and Rescue Training courses. Aimed at paddlers and coaches who work with both single and mixed craft groups; it is also the only pre-requiste for the Paddlesport Instructor Award and highly recommended for those under taking the Paddlesport Leader Award.
This course looks at equipment and techniques for safeguarding and rescuing yourself and others in kayak, canoe and on Standup Paddleboard’s. Participants should be able to paddle all types of craft to get the most out of this training.
If you are looking at undertaking the Paddlesport Instructor Award, British Canoeing Awarding insist on a gap of 14 days between doing the PSR course and the Paddlesport Instructor course.
Cost: £95 per person incl. certificate fee
10% discount for groups of 4 or more.
Paddle Safer Course
The Paddle Safer course gives both new and novice paddlers, the opportunity to develop their safety skills when taking to the water
The course has been designed for anyone new, or relatively inexperienced, too paddling. It is for anyone wanting to gain knowledge and raise their awareness of paddling safely in a sheltered water environment, in or on the craft that they paddle. Typical craft would include kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, sit on tops and inflatable
The course takes 2 hrs to deliver and covers 4 key modules:
- Equipment
- Environmental factors
- Planning
- Rescue
Cost: £30 per person
10% discount for groups of 4 or more.
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