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Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course

This course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. Throughout the course, candidates will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues.


The course is suitable for all ages and great for individuals, aspirant Paddlesport Instructors and groups wanting to expand their safety practices when on the water. The course content focuses on rescuing from the paddler's specific craft and covers equipment, safety frameworks, as well as a range of rescues including contact and towing rescues, self-rescues and deep water rescues.


Please note this course replaced the Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) course in January 2023.

  • Course Content

    Throughout the course, candidates will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. The course content focuses on rescuing from the paddlers specific craft and covers equipment, safety frameworks, as well as a range of rescues including contact and towing rescues, self-rescues and deep water rescues.


    The Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is a 6-hour programme that consists of 6 modules.

    • Clothing and Equipment
    • Safety frameworks
    • Contact and Towing rescues
    • Self-rescues
    • Deep water rescues
    • Reflection and development

  • Course Structure

    This is a 6 hour course. 

  • Prerequisites

    Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.


    Open to all ages

  • Certification

    Attendance certificates are issued to candidates by their Delivery Centre, following a recommendation from the course provider.

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