Courses
Introduction to KayakingKayak Touring
- L1(T) Beginner Touring
- L2(T) Strokes & Rescues
- L3(T) Coastal Kayak Weekend
- L 4(T) Open Water Training
- L1(W) Beginner WW Kayak
- L2(W) Play & Maneuvering
- L3(W) Whitewater Weekend
- L4(W) Advanced Whitewater
- Swiftwater Rescue
- L1(C) Beginner Canoeing
- L2(C) Moving Water Canoe
- L3(C) WW Canoe Weekend
- L4(C) River Destination
- Swiftwater Rescue
Courses
BCU (British Canoe Union) Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
This full day class, held in sheltered water, will introduce you to a wide range of deep-water rescue techniques for solo and group paddlers in both canoes and kayaks. We will cover assisted rescues involving two or more paddlers, including those dealing with injured or incapacitated paddlers. We will refine assisted drain and re-enter rescues and show how they can be applied to different kinds of kayaks, such as tandems or those without bulkheads. We will also cover a variety of swimmer rescues, contact tows, and teach the proper use of tow lines and various methods of solo and assisted towing. A key element of the class will be discovering the relative advantages and limitations of a variety of paddle craft.
At the completion of the course, students are eligible to receive the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Certificate (additional BCU fee applies). This certificate is recognized internationally and is a prerequisite to entering the BCU coaching system.
Available Private training only.
download FSRT course syllabusPhoto courtesy of Lori Donovan