Foundation Safety and Rescue Award

This award introduces the fundamental skills and theory of safety and rescue in a flat water environment. We look at towing, deep water rescues and throwline rescues as well as the core principles of safety around water. The course is run in both kayak and canoe.

White Water Safety and Rescue Award

This two day course is designed for whitewater paddlers who want to gain or improve whitewater Safety and Rescue techniques. The course is suitable for both open boaters and kayakers and also fulfils the Safety and Rescue training requirements for the BCU 4 Star Awards.

Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Award

This two-day course is designed for whitewater paddlers who want to gain or improve their advanced whitewater safety and rescue techniques. The course is suitable for both open boaters and kayakers and also fulfils the safety & rescue element of the new 5 Star Awards.

IWSK Sit-on-Top Safety and Rescue Award

Sit-on-Top Kayaking is, with a bit of training, a very safe activity. Our safety and rescue course looks at setting the scene of prevention is better than cure, and planning to avoid incidents; however things go wrong, so we will show the skills of Tidal planning, towing, self rescues, assisted rescues and rescuing others.

1:1 Coaching

This day is set by you, covering what you want to cover. With dedicated one to one coaching from a highly qualified and experienced coach you will progress quickly, with your skills and knowledge advancing at a pace that suits you.