British Canoeing Safety and Rescue White Water Course
British Canoeing White Water Safety Course
Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2EB
01887 829 202
This course is designed for all white water paddlers. The objective is to teach simple and safe skills that can be applied appropriately. Training will take place on grade 2-3 rivers. The Course will look at safe river running and include detailed river rescue, group control and communication, and decision making. All the fundamentals to keep you and your friends safe.
Key Information
from £210 / adult
min age - 16
2 days
2 modules
intermediate
certification
WHITE WATER SAFETY COURSE
This course is designed for all white water paddlers. The objective is to teach simple and safe skills that can be applied appropriately. Training will take place on grade 2-3 rivers. The Course will look at safe river running and include detailed river rescue, group control and communication, and decision making. All the fundamentals to keep you and your friends safe.
The Course provides a wide knowledge and teaches safe practical skills to paddle rivers safely and deal with any rescue scenarios that may occur. The course covers all the safety and rescue skills for paddling on white water up to grade 3.
Essential training course for any white water paddler, kayak or canoe, as well as being a pre-requisite for the WW and OC Leader award.
Due to the paddling environment and the boat control required, the candidate should be:
Confident in their ability to paddle on grade 2 water;
Be confident swimming in normal canoe clothing suitable for a moving water environment.
There is no age restriction to the WWSR Training course. Where Providers choose to allow participants under the age of 18 to attend the course, appropriate safeguarding measures must be implemented and due attention paid to the enhanced legal responsibilities and potential risks. The safety and welfare of those under the age of 18 is paramount. If Providers are unsure of their suitability to allow participants under the age of 18, please do not hesitate to consult British Canoeing.
A First Aid certificate is not a prerequisite. However, the holding of a First Aid certificate is strongly recommended for all paddlers.
| 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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