Paddle Safer

The Paddler Safer course gives new and novice paddlers the opportunity to develop their safety skills when taking to the water in a sheltered water environment, in or on a craft of their choice.

Summary

• No minimum age
• 2 hour course
• For new and novice paddlers to learn to paddle safely



SUP Safer

This course is about keeping safe on your stand up paddleboard (SUP) in sheltered water environments. The course is completely based around training, raising awareness with no assessment.

Summary

• No minimum age
• 4 hour course
• A practical training course with no assessment



Paddlesport Safety and Rescue

Summary

• No minimum age
• 6 hour course
• Practical course in calm, sheltered water

Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue

This course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues, in both sheltered and moderate conditions.

Summary

• No minimum age
• 6 hour course
• Based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment
  

Introduction to White Water Safety

This course will support you to explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues, in grade 2/3 white water (moderate) conditions.

Summary

• No minimum age
• 6 hour course (approx.)
• Based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment
  

White Water Safety (WWS)

This course is designed for paddlers on moving water who are looking for the skills to stay out of trouble, and what to do when you or others get in trouble.

Please note, this course replaced the White Water Safety and Rescue course (WWSR).

Summary

• 2 day course
• 9 modules
• No minimum age
  

Advanced White Water Safety (AWWS)

This course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the river, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on moving water.

Please note, this course replaced the Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue course (AWWSR).

Summary

• 2 day course 
• 12 modules
• Focused on Grade 3-4 white water
  

Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue

This course supports you to explore and practice simple strategies to solve common paddling issues in sheltered and moderate conditions on the sea.

Summary

• 7 hour course (approx.)
• No minimum age
  

Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue

This course teaches strategies and safe skills giving you the tools to solve common paddling issues in both sheltered and moderate surf conditions.

Summary

• 7 modules, approx. 6 hours
• No minimum age
  

Swimmer Safety and Rescue

This course is designed to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved.

Summary

• 6 modules
• Minimum 16 years of age 
  

Essential Skills for Safe and Confident Paddling

The British Canoeing Awarding Body has a series of comprehensive modules that equips paddlers with essential knowledge to enhance their skills and safety on the water. Covering key topics such as Surf and Swell, Tides, Weather, Navigation, and Open Crossings, the modules are designed to build your confidence and decision-making abilities in diverse paddling environments. Whether you're tackling coastal waters, planning a route, or interpreting weather conditions, this series empowers you to paddle smarter, safer, and with greater enjoyment.

Each Module is available as an eLearning Package or can be delivered by one of our tutors. 

You earn 5 CPD points for completing any of these modules. These will be added to your membership record after completion.