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

BCAB White Water Safety

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

You're a recreational white water paddler who wants to be more skilled in staying safe in the water, and using valuable rescue techniques to help others if needed. This course is run in conjunction with British Canoeing and we'll cover all aspects within the white water safety and rescue syllabus.

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The Objectives

You'll understand the two key facets to water safety and rescue, and be able to apply them:

  1. Avoidance is better than cure, so you'll develop an understanding of; hydrology, river hazards, river running techniques
  2. The techniques, so you'll have hands-on experience of applying them; simple and effective rescue and recovery techniques, use of throwline, sling and two karabiner, use of chest harness and simple rope systems

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

You'll spend day one on a local river developing safe swimming techniques, and working through the rescue protocols; Talk, Reach, Throw, Row, GO. On day two, we'll cover safe group paddling and the outstanding elements of the syllabus.

Experience Required

You should be a competent grade II paddler and be confident swimming in moving water.

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals, so comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal - you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified, staff to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development. What's more, you'll have access to our extensive range of paddling equipment and clothing to use whilst honing your chosen skills. You just bring yourself, your 'can do' attitude, and determination to achieve excellence.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?

All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles available if needed. We have an extensive selection of different styles of kayaks and canoes from a range of manufacturers. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you'd like to. We have rescue dry suits available but if you have your own we would advise you to bring it along.

Please note that an additional British Canoeing fee applies to this course which you can pay during the course.

How should I prepare?
You should be a competent grade II paddler and be confident swimming in moving water.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
22nd February, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
15th March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
24th May, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
21st June, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
13th September, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
4th October, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00
Course Start Date
8th November, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£216.00
Residential:
£356.00

*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.

Your Booking

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This course will help you become

a safer paddler with the skills to deal with emergency situations when out paddling white water.

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