En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
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This course covers the skills needed to safely paddle grade 2(3) rivers and to deal with problems if they arise.
It’s also a pre-requisite for White Water Leader, Canoe White Water Leader and Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Training.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
This 2 day training course aims to set paddlers up to have safe days out on grade 2(3). It also covers kit, planning, chase boating, rescuing swimmers, reuniting them with their kit, throwlines and use of a chest harness.
PRE-REQUISITES
Confident paddling grade 2(3)
Confident swimming in your paddling gear
IS IT FOR ME?
If you want the skills to avoid and to deal with common problems on grade 2(3) rivers then this 2 day course is the one for you.
CONTENT
This two-day course trains kayakers, open boaters and stand up paddleboarders to avoid and deal with problems on grade 2(3) white water. Please let us know what craft you intend to paddle in advance of the course.
Training will take place on rivers up to grade 2(3). We’ll look at river running, equipment and the core principles that give us safe, fun days out on the water. We’ll take a look at what to do if things go wrong including chase boating, swimming rapids, throwlines, reach rescues and boat based rescues. We’ll also cover wading and the use of the chest harness an your buoyancy aid. Finally we’ll use scenarios to put what you’ve learnt into practice.
For more information including a detailed course syllabus go to https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/safety-sheltered-water-resources/
This course is useful for all white water paddlers. It’s also a pre-requisite for BC White Water Leader, BC Canoe White Water Leader and BC Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Training.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (with accommodation) |
COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING |
| Date06/07/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date07/09/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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
All 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
- 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.
