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New to paddling ? Or paddle on sheltered water ?
Don ’ t forget , we have a range of training courses already available to support your development , depending on your existing experience and the craft you regularly use . These courses are great as we head into the summer and the water gets warmer , to support the development of your safety skills , or they can be used as a refresher if you haven ’ t been paddling over the winter season . These courses are open to all ages and for individuals , families and groups wanting to expand their safety practices .
Go Paddling Paddle Safer Course
The Paddle Safer award does exactly what it says on the tin . This practical course is aimed at new or novice paddlers and gives you top tips and considerations to support you to paddle safer .
Over two hours , you will develop a better understanding of how to be safe when taking to the water . Your instructor will work with you to develop your knowledge around equipment and environmental factors , as well as practical rescues . Open to all craft , typical crafts would include kayaks , canoes , stand up paddleboards , sit on tops and inflatables .
Visit the Go Paddling website to find a Delivery Partner , club or coach and find a course near you .
SUP Safer Course
Just like Paddle Safer , SUP Safer is a practical course that gives you top tips and considerations to support you to stand up paddleboard safely . This four hour course will support you to consider safe practices , explore and learn to appreciate the potential hazards you might encounter and be prepared to avoid or deal with them . You will explore how to choose the appropriate equipment and develop an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling , such as the environment and weather .
Visit the Paddles Up Training website to find a course near you .
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
This six hour course is all about keeping you safe on your craft in sheltered water venues and aims to provide peace of mind when venturing out onto the water . You will explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues .
It doesn ’ t matter about your age or whether you have a limited paddling experience , this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety . The course will cover clothing and equipment , contact and towing rescues , self-rescues , as well as deep water rescues .
Visit the Paddles Up Training website to find a course near you .
Supportive videos and resources
If you ’ re looking to watch examples of sheltered water rescues , we ’ ve got a whole host of videos showing bank based rescues , SUP rescues , mixed craft rescues , open canoe rescues and kayak rescue . You can check them out on the British Canoeing Awarding Body Digital Library .
Canoe Focus Early Summer 2023