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Support your safety skills development with our NEW Safety courses !
Safety is an important consideration for us all , whether you ’ ve just started your paddling journey or have been paddling for years . www . britishcanoeing . org . uk
Having an understanding of paddling safely can support your development and ensure you have the skills if you get into difficulty on the water .
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to share three new safety courses , to support your safety and rescue skills on the sea , surf or inland open water . These courses are suitable for all ages and are great for individuals , clubs and groups wanting to expand their safety practices . The safety and rescue techniques taught on these courses will support you and your fellow paddlers in your many trips and journeys on the water .
Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue
The new Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems on the sea , in both sheltered and moderate conditions . During this one day practical course , you will explore a range of topics including safety frameworks , contact and towing rescues , selfrescues , dealing with equipment damage / failure , as well as assisting others .
The course is great for anyone wanting to expand their safety practices on the sea . Suitable crafts include sea kayaks , sea specific sit on tops and closed cockpit kayaks . The Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course has been available since 2 May 2023 , to find out more and book your upcoming course today go to - paddlesuptraining . com / courses / sea-kayaksafety-and-rescue /
Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue
The new Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course supports your development of simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues in a moderate inland open water environment . Throughout your day on the water , you will explore a range of topics including safety frameworks , clothing and equipment , providing assistance , self rescues , as well as different rescue scenarios .
If you ’ re looking to develop your skills on moderate inland open water , this is the course for you ! The NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course will be available from 1 June 2023 . Visit the Paddles Up Training website paddlesuptraining . com / british-canoeing-awarding-body-announcesnew-inland-open-water-safety-and-rescue /
Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue
The new Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course is great for clubs and individuals , visiting a surf location and wants to keep safe and deal with common problems in a moderate surf environment . This one day practical course will support your understanding of how to be able to deal with common problems when surf kayaking . This practical course will cover planning , surf based rescues , self-rescues , deep water rescues , safety frameworks and beach management .
The Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course will be available soon , with further details on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website .