The British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (BC FSRT) course is for anyone starting out in Paddlesport who wishes to learn the basics of staying safe, as well as being a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award.
Training will take place on the Woodmill lake and you’ll use a wide variety of paddle sport craft and equipment as you work through a range of scenarios. You’ll cover a broad foundation of issues which may affect your safety and learn rescue techniques including options from the bank and boat.
This course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award, as well as being suitable for any active paddler.
The price includes your course certificate.
Candidates wishing to attend Foundation Safety and Rescue Training must meet the following requirements:
1. Able to swim in normal paddling clothing suitable for the prevailing conditions
2. Boat-based candidates must also hold the Paddle Explore Award, 2 Star Award or be of equivalent ability due to the paddling environment and the boat control required to complete the course
3. Bank-based participants accessing the course are not required to hold a Personal Performance Award. However, they should be prepared to fully participate in all relevant aspects of the course
A first aid certificate is not a pre-requisite. However holding a first aid certificate is strongly recommended for all paddlers.
The objective of this training course is to introduce simple and safe skills that can provide the tools to problem solve simple common paddling scenarios in flat/sheltered water regardless of the craft.
Candidates will learn:
– Skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others
– Appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty
Techniques such as:
– CLAP
– SHOUT, REACH, THROW, GO
This course takes place in sheltered water in a controlled involvement to prepare you for supporting people around you if you get into difficulty. This course gives a excellent understanding on how to keep people safe on the water.
More information on the content covered can we found within the Syllabus.
Booking our FSRT courses couldn't be easier!
Online booking is available through the pink 'Book Now' button. Just choose a date that suits you from the options and then click and pay online - easy!
If you can't see a date that works for you or want to speak to somebody, you can complete the call back request form, give us a call or drop us an email. Our friendly bookings team will normally be in touch within 24 hours.
Woodmill is a great location for this training with superb equipment, helpful instructors and warm showers, appreciated in February.
My instructor Charlie was so helpful and supportive it really made the course fun. I love that I got try a stand up paddleboard as part of the day.
Thank you to my wonderful instructors, I learnt so much and think the centre is brilliant. I enjoyed trying the different boats and getting in the lake.
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