Paddle UK 2-Day White Water Safety Course

Gain confidence and practical skills for safe white water paddling with our comprehensive 2-day course. Designed for paddlers operating on grade 2(3) rivers, you'll learn emergency planning, rescue techniques, and more, ensuring you can handle common issues and respond appropriately to incidents.

Key Details

• Ages: 16+
• Duration: 2 days (12 hours minimum contact time)
• Location: Multiple locations
• Instructor: Dan
• Group Size: 6 places available

Key Skills

• Enhance awareness of river safety skills
• Develop personal decision-making abilities
• Master various rescue techniques
• Understand emergency structure and protocols
• Learn the ‘clean rope’ principle

Course Breakdown

This course is structured into nine modules over two days. Each module focuses on different aspects of white water safety and rescue techniques.

Day one starts with understanding the motivations and decisions behind paddling, followed by a practical river trip covering pre-checks, collaborative support, and equipment considerations. Emergency planning and procedures are also covered, teaching you how to call for assistance and handle equipment.

Day two delves deeper into rescue scenarios. You'll practice chase boating and equipment rescues, learn to swim and rescue swimmers in different conditions, and explore methods for retrieving people and equipment. The day concludes with scenario-based training and reflections on learning.

Location

We cover various locations in the UK for our courses.

Most of our kayaking courses take place on the River Dart in Dartmoor – meeting point TQ13 7NT.

We also run courses at:

• Lee Valley White Water Centre (EN9 1AB)
• The National White Water Centre (LL23 7NU)
• Holme Pierrepont White Water (LL23 7NU)

We also travel to individuals and clubs to run training and assessments, covering most of England, up to Nottingham and Wales.

You can check the location on the booking form below. If you are unsure, feel free to contact the adventuro team who can help you book onto the right date for you, or organise a location for your session.

Prerequisites

Participants should be confident paddling on grade 2 water and swimming in normal paddling clothing suitable for a moving water environment. While a First Aid certificate is not required, it is strongly recommended.

Why Choose Us

With over 32 years of combined experience, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and international competition experience. We focus on developing your skills to ensure you can safely enjoy paddling independently. As a 1% for the planet business, we contribute to environmental conservation with every booking.