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Develop Your Safety Skills with the NEW Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue

Sep 06, 2023

Develop Your Safety Skills with the NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue

If you paddle in a moderate inland open water environment and are looking to develop your safety and rescue skills, then the NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course is for you!

The 6 hour course is aimed at anyone looking to develop the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems in a moderate inland open water environment. 


You will explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that provide you with the tools if you and others get into difficulty. The course covers topics such as safety frameworks and journey planning, clothing and equipment, self-rescues and rescue scenarios, as well as assisting others. 


The course is aimed at paddlers of all ages and is great for clubs, groups or those wanting to improve their safety practices or develop their skills ahead of a leadership assessment. 


So what are you waiting for?  Book your upcoming course today!

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Upcoming PSRC Provider Orientations

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We have two upcoming training opportunities for coaches wanting to become a provider of the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course.
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All Ability Session at SWPS 2024

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Spaces are available to book for the All Ability session at the 2024 Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium, which will take place 17-19 May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore.
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