Packrafting: British Canoeing White water Safety and rescue

Description:A 2-day course which is a must for all paddlers who paddle white water.

The main drive of the course is preventions, however, it will include solutions as well.

This practical based training allows you to apply new techniques and explore their limitations with a watchful eye to keep you safe.

The WWSR training course is designed for all paddlers operating in a moderate to advanced white water environment
PRE-REQUISITES
-Moving water experience
-Ability to swim
-Over 16 years old

SYLLABUS
Paddling gear and safety equipment
Group dynamics
Safe and aggressive swimming / self rescue
Shout, reach and throw bag rescues
Use of a harness
Attaching to anchors, belays and simple vector pulls
Live bait rescue techniques
Kit retrieval

Attendance Certificates are issued to successful candidates by British Canoeing following a recommendation from the course provider, subject to the following Certification fees:
£160

£5 for members
£10 for non-members