Extreme Care - Kayak Safety Courses

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One-day course:

No previous experience or training is required for this course.

This course is aimed at new or inexperienced paddlers being introduced to the white water environment for the first time.

Course Content:

• River sense
• Equipment
• River dynamics
• Self rescue/personal safety
• Rope rescue
• Boat based rescue
• Medical considerations

Price on application. Discounts available for groups.

Two-day course:

Some previous experience or training is required for this course, Paddlers should be competent up to grade 3 and have a solid roll in their arsenal.

This course is aimed at more experienced paddlers introducing people to the white water environment for the first time and leading white water river trips.

Course Content:

• River sense
• Equipment
• River dynamics
• Self rescue/personal safety
• Rope rescue
• Boat based rescue
• Medical considerations
• Scouting techniques
• Communication
• Leadership
• Rescue equipment
• Swimmers, boats and paddles
• Pins and entrapments
• Protecting a rapid

Price on application. Discounts available for groups.

 

All the courses are based in Yorkshire, you will need your own paddling equipment and transport to the venue.

 

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All our trainers are Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technicians and highly experienced international kayakers.

Courses are held throughout the year at various locations.