Canoe Control Course

The Canoe Control River Rescue Courses are available in a number of locations in the South West.

Both Adv and Basic are 'full-on' no punches pulled rescue courses. The course will start with a full review of the group’s equipment including the dangers caused by poor design, wrong application and faulty manufacturing. This will enable the group to proactively discuss and familiarise themselves with current equipment and issues. Together we will find out what we really need to carry, what gear works, what fails and what is inherently dangerous. Practical sessions will give you the opportunity to practice using the gear you carry to its full potential in realistic simulations. The first day will end with evening lecturettes and a discussion forum. The second day will consist of a number of 'hands on' workshops, putting all the theory into practice with simulations of probable scenarios in real locations. We will be setting up stopper rescues, vertical and river pins, entrapments, harness belays, swimmer and boat rescue, etc.

During the summer this course is also available in the Alps and Provence as a 2-day course, with a range of accommodation options. For further information on Alpine courses please refer to the French Alps page on the main menu.

BCU Kayak Advanced WW Safety & Rescue

This course is delivered in an 5 Star/Advanced white environment.

Course Aims:

• To improve individuals awareness of safety skills on advanced white water .
• To further develop personal survival skills.
• To develop and practice advanced  rescue techniques.
• To develop and practice the need for structure in advanced emergency situations.
• To outline advanced rescue protocols that prioritise the safety of the individual above all others.

Course Description:

The Canoe Control River Rescue Course fits well within the new BCU Advanced WW S&R Course. Its a requirement to be completed before taking your BCU 5 Star Assessment. Training will be in a Five Star environment.

The course will start with a full review of the group's equipment including the dangers caused by.

Poor equipment design.
Poor application.
Faulty manufacturing.

This will enable the group to proactively discuss and familiarize themselves with current equipment and issues. Together we will find out what we really need to carry, what gear works, what fails and what is inherently dangerous. Practical sessions will give you the opportunity to practice using the gear you carry to its full potential in realistic simulations.

Our 'hands on' workshops, will put the theory into practice with simulations of probable scenarios in real locations. We will be setting up.

Stopper rescues.
Vertical and river pins.
Entrapments.
Harness belays.
Swimmer and boat rescue etc.

Requirements:

Be paddling at least grade 3 rivers
A current first aid certificate would be an advantage.

The staff to client ratio is 1:3 min. 1:4 Max

Group discounts are available.

BCU Basic WW Safety & Rescue

This course is a pre-requisite for your New BCU 4 Star Assessment.

The BCU Basic ww safety & rescue training course is designed for all paddlers operating in a moderate white water environment, in either kayak or canoe. In addition, the training is required for those seeking their 4 star leader (white water kayak or open canoe) award.
The underpinning of best practise, developing knowledge and teaching of simple and safe practical skills, that can be applied appropriately. By it's nature the course is very 'hands on' and contains little or no classroom work. Any theory should be applied quickly to the riverside sessions.

Course Aims:

• To improve individuals awareness of safety skills in the river environment.
• To teach personal survival skills.
• To teach throwline rescue techniques.
• To understand the need for structure in an emergency situation.
• To outline basic rescue protocols that prioritise the safety of the individual above all others.
• To introduce & develop the 'clean rope' principle.

There will be a on going reveiw of gear used and apparal worn, to show what is needed and what works. We will also highlight the selection of equipment that is needed within the group and in the boat. Practical sessions will give you the opportunity to practice using the gear you carry to its full potential in realistic simulations.

Our 'hands on' workshops, will put theory into practice with simulations of probable simple scenarios (on class 2 to 3 water) in the real envionment. We will be setting up.

Simple stopper rescues.
Boat and body pins.
Simple entrapments.
Harness belays.
Swimmer and boat rescue etc.

Requirements:

Be paddling at least grade 2 rivers
A current first aid certificate would be an advantage.
Lots of very warm ww clothing, in the UK a dry suit is preferable.
A quality floating throw rope. At least 8mm thick and 15m long.
A sharp knife.
4 meters of open tubular climbing quality tape.
2 wide gape screw gate karrabiners

The staff to client ratio is 1:3 min 1:6 Max

For a full descriptions of these courses including itineraries download the info sheet. If you cannot find what you are looking for or require further information then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Check out BCU course syllabi www.bcu.org.uk.

 

AUTUMN 2011 WINTER/SPRING 2012

BCU BASIC WW SAFETY AND RESCUE

Dates
October 15-16 2011
December 03-04 2011
March 10-11 2012 

Other dates by arrangement

All prices in UK GBP.

Price course only
Two days
£130.00 per person non-residential + BCU Fees

Location BCU Basic S&R South West Rivers Dart/Barle/Exe

BCU ADVANCED WW SAFETY AND RESCUE

Dates
December 10-11 2011
February 04-05 2012 

Dates by arrangement

All prices in UK GBP

Price course only
Two days
£130.00 per person non-residential + BCU Fees

Location BCU Adv S&R South West Rivers Dart/Tavy/Erm.
Check out BCU course syllabi www.bcu.org.uk.

Other BCU Star courses 1-5 dates also by arrangement

Ratios Basic S&R
1 coach per 4 learners (min) 1 coach per 6 learners (max)

Ratios Advanced S&R
1 coach per 3 learners (min) 1 coach per 4 learners (max)

Extras
Boat and equipment hire
£40.00 per boat per day
£60.00 per boat and equipment per day
Plus BCU fees for star test certificates

Reductions
Return booking by valued clients 10%
2-3 persons 5%.
4-7 persons 8%.
8-10 persons 10%.


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