British Canoeing Safety and Rescue Foundation Course
British Canoeing Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC)
Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2EB
01887 829 202
The Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common emergencies. These skills form the foundations for safety and rescue throughout British Canoeing qualifications. The one day course takes part in the Sheltered Water environment. The award has two purposes: To provide the paddler with the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide the paddler with the appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty.
Key Information
from £80 / adult
min age - 16
2 days
2 modules
intermediate
certification
Paddle Sport Safety & Rescue Course
The Paddle Sport Safety and Rescue Course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common emergencies. These skills form the foundations for safety and rescue throughout British Canoeing qualifications. The one day course takes part in the Sheltered Water environment. The award has two purposes: To provide the paddler with the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others and to provide the paddler with the appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty.
This course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award, as well as being a course suitable for any active paddler. This is also a great course for family's wishing to go out on their own adventures wanting to keep themselves and there family safe.
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| COURSES | DATE | DAYS | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | INSTRUCTOR | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course | 1st August | 1 | £105 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 20th & 21st August | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th September 2026 | 1 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 17th & 18th September | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Paddlesport Touring Leader Training | 26th & 27th September | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Open Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 1st & 2nd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| White Water Safety Course | 3rd & 4th October | 2 | £210 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 8th & 9th October 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 22nd & 23rd October | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 5th & 6th November - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Kayak White Water Leader Training | 7th & 8th November | 2 | £200 | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 19th & 20th November | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 27th & 28th November | 1 | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training | 3rd & 4th December | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French | |
| Canoe White Water Leader Training | 10th & 11th December 2026 | Choose 1 or 2 days | £110 per day | 6 | Mark French | |
| Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader Training | 18th & 19th December - reserve dates tbc | 2 | £250 | 4 | Mark French |
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