Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course
Build confidence, stay safe, and enjoy your paddling adventures.
Whether you’re new to paddling or already enjoying time on the water, the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Coursegives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to handle common challenges safely and effectively. Designed by PaddleUK, this hands-on training is ideal for anyone who paddles kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards in sheltered water environments.
Course Overview
This one-day (approximately six-hour) practical course focuses on keeping both you and others safe on the water. You’ll learn simple, effective rescue techniques, develop your understanding of safety frameworks, and gain confidence in making good decisions when things don’t go as planned.
There’s no formal assessment—just relaxed, supportive learning with plenty of opportunities to practise and ask questions. By the end of the course, you’ll leave feeling more prepared, capable, and ready to paddle responsibly.
What You’ll Learn
The course is structured around six key modules:
- Clothing and Equipment
- Understanding craft features and key safety considerations
- Selecting appropriate clothing and safety gear
- Exploring additional safety equipment and its uses
- Safety Frameworks
- Assessing sheltered water conditions and weather factors
- Learning essential safety principles and rescue protocols
- Understanding how and when to call for help
- Contact and Towing Rescues
- Techniques for helping swimmers and recovering equipment
- Using contact and towing methods safely and effectively
- Self-Rescues
- Developing confidence in self-rescue situations
- Practising assisted self-rescues
- Deep Water Rescues
- Working with various craft types
- Safely recovering swimmers from the water
- Managing multiple rescues and dealing with unresponsive paddlers
- Reflection and Development
- Reviewing personal learning and identifying next steps
- Building an action plan to continue developing your safety skills
Who Can Attend
This course is open to anyone of any age or ability who wants to paddle safely and support others on the water. You don’t need extensive experience—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. It’s perfect for individuals, clubs, or groups wanting to improve their paddling safety awareness.
Why Choose This Course
- Gain practical safety and rescue techniques relevant to your paddling craft
- Learn in a relaxed, non-assessed environment
- Develop confidence and awareness to handle common situations on the water
- Train with an experienced PaddleUK qualified instructor
- Connect with like-minded paddlers and become part of a supportive community
Ready to stay safe and paddle with confidence?
Join our next Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course and take the next step towards becoming a safer, more responsible paddler.
📍 Location: Leicestershire
🕒 Duration: 1 day (approx. 6 hours)
🎓 Certification: PaddleUK Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Award