Overview
This course looks at the skills needed to safely paddle grade 3(4) rivers and to deal with problems as they arise.
It’s also a pre-requisite for Advanced White Water Leader and Advanced canoe White Water Leader.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
This two-day training course sets you up to have enjoyable, safe days out on grade 3(4) rivers.
We’ll look at groups, suitable kit, emergencies, chase boating, bank-based rescues (including use of chest harness), moving around on steep ground dealing with stuck boats, stuck people, and injured people.
PRE-REQUISITES
Confident paddling your craft in a grade 3(4) environment.
Confident swimming in your paddling gear.
IS IT FOR ME?
If you want the skills to deal with – or better still to avoid – common problems on grade 3(4) rivers then this 2-day course is the one for you.
CONTENT
This two day course is for kayakers, OC1s and open canoeists who want to avoid and deal with problems on grade 3(4) white water. If you’re looking to take part in the course in a trad open canoe, please email us before booking.
We’ll spend both days on grade 3(4) rivers. We’ll look at river running, matching your group with the environment and how we cater for different paddlers with different aims and skill levels.
We’ll look at how to avoid problems by choosing appropriate strategies to paddle or portage, when and how to protect rapids, and what kit to carry. We’ll spend time exploring what to do when things do go wrong, looking at chase boating, bank-based rescues (including use of chest harness), moving around on steep ground, dealing with stuck boats, stuck people and injured people. We’ll use scenarios to put what you’ve learnt into practice.
For more information, find a detailed course syllabus HERE.
This course is useful for all white water paddlers. It’s also a pre-requisite for Advanced White Water Leader and Advanced Canoe White Water Leader.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date19/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
In-course transport
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Bed in en suite room – available from 4pm on day before your course starts
Meals from breakfast on day 1 to packed lunch on day 2
NEED TO KNOW
ON YOUR LAST DAY
The courses will finish by 5pm
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re welcome to use your own equipment and pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
- White Water Kayak
- Airbags
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmet
- Spray deck
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Drybags
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling gloves
- Throwline
- Krab & Tape
- Prussiks
- Pulleys
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- Drysuit
- Rescue Knife
- Off the water clothing
- Insulating layers
- Fleece/insulated jacket
- Hat & gloves
- Flask/Water Bottle ***
- Box or bag for packed lunch.
- Blister kit/ small first aid kit
- Insect repellent ***
Items marked *** may be available in our shop.
