White Water Safety & Rescue (wwsr)

Description

UPCOMING DATES! 28th - 29th October 23 9th - 10th March 23 27th - 28th April 23 This award is all about keeping safe on white water rivers. So, whether you are paddling with friends or using the training course as preparation for a Leadership qualification, this practical course is packed with safe, practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, Canoe or Sit on Top, this course provides appropriate skills for both safety and rescue on rivers. The course will cover many subjects; here is an outline of what you will explore during your course: • You will develop an understanding of safety principles and protocols; • You will explore and practice different ways to provide a rescue from a bank; • We will support you in practising personal rescue skills; • You will develop techniques to rescue swimmers from the water; • We will share with you top tips to recover both craft and paddle; • You will learn how to prioritise and structure rescues; • You will explore solutions to appropriate methods of paddling rivers; There will be opportunities to develop and progress your own paddling skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.