Previously known as the CST, the Foundation Safety and Rescue Training is a course designed to cover fundamental techniques for any paddler, assistant or trainee coach. Throughout the day you will learn a wide range of skills to help you deal with a situtaion on the water and help you to paddle safely! At the end of the day you can put your new skills into action with scenarios to deal with. The day will be kept fun and interesting.

On successful completion of the course a certifcate can be sent for, (required to attend coaching courses).

Canoes and kayaks will be used during the course, you can even bring your sit on top along.

Please note: you will need a wetsuit and be happy to spend time in the water.

» Download the Syllabus to read before hand

The day will cover
• General theory & planning
• Safety & Rescue Protocols

Bank based rescues
• Coach a swimmer to shore
• Rescue a swimmer using a rigid aid
• Rescue a swimmer using a throw line

Boat based rescues
• Rescue a swimmer from the water
• Rescue a capsized paddler using a deep water rescue
• Rescue an uncoscious or entrapped paddler from their boat
• Use of towlines
• Self rescue
• All in rescue
• Scenarios