BCAB Advanced White Water Safety
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

BCAB Advanced White Water Safety

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

We’ll look at the skills needed to safely paddle in a grade 3/4 environment and deal with problems that may occur on steeper rivers. The course will provide you with the strategies for safe river running in advanced white water environments. Both days will be dedicated to practical exercises on local rivers, allowing you to actively implement the skills and knowledge from the syllabus, and gain confidence in various rescue and safety techniques.

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The Objectives

The aim of the course is to support paddlers in being independent participants on grade 3/4 white water, you’ll be able to apply and build on the techniques taught at White Water Safety in an advanced environment and appreciate the team approach concept that provides structure in an emergency situation. The course also looks at more advanced rope work for generating and controlling loads, how to place a rescuer in the current and exploring ways to deal with entrapped paddlers.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Both days of the course are spent on local rivers, allowing for hands-on application of the syllabus. You’ll not only practice vital techniques but will also understand the dynamics of team-based strategies in emergencies. Expect an immersive experience that leaves you better equipped to paddle safely in advanced whitewater conditions.

Experience Required

Competent paddling in grade 3-4 white water. Have attended a British Canoeing White Water Safety course (ideally in the previous three years). You’ll need to be fully conversant with the white-water safety and rescue skills, as this course will build on these foundations.

This two-day course is designed to provide the knowledge on how to stay safe whilst out paddling on grade 3/4 white water and how to deal with problems if they arise. This course is a pre-requisite for the Advanced White Water Leader and the Advanced White Water Canoe Leader.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
24th October, 2026
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£228.00
Residential:
£368.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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