Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course

Service Description

The Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems on the sea, in both sheltered and moderate conditions. The course is suitable for all paddlers wanting to expand their safety practices on the sea. Suitable craft include sea kayaks, sea specific sit on tops and closed cockpit kayaks. Prerequisites Participants need to either hold the BCAB Sea Kayak Award or equivalent ability to the paddling environment and have the boat control required to participate fully in the course. You should be comfortable kayaking in winds up to Beaufort F3 and tides up to 1 knot. Course Content Throughout the course, paddlers will explore simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions to common issues in a moderate sea environment. The Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course is a 7-hour programme that consists of 8 modules. Sources of information Safety frameworks Contact and towing rescues Self-rescues Deep water rescues Dealing with equipment damage/failure Landing and first aid Reflection and skills checklist For a small additional fee you will be able to receive the BCAB Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Award as part of this course. This course involves entering the water and therefore participants should dress appropriately in either a wetsuit or drysuit and be prepared for a full day kayaking bringing enough food and water for themselves. Participants should bring their own equipment, kayak, paddle etc although I do have access to some additional equipment if required. Please speak to me before booking if you require additional kit.