SUP Safety & rescue

Stay safe on the water

from £75

Safety & rescue day

MALLARDS PIKE

WHAT IS OUR sAFETY & RESCUE DAY?

Learn how to stay safe on the water
This year we will be running a one day Safety and Rescue course that is for people who want to feel confident about keeping themselves and others safe on the water. 
SUP is the fastest growing watersports in the UK and there is a huge amount of fun to be had on the water. Unfortunately with more people taking to the water there are more accidents.
 
LEARN NEW SKILLS & BUILD CONFIDENCE

We have put this course together so that you can feel more confident that when you are heading out on your SUP you know you have the right kit, you have checked the conditions and you know that you are paddling somewhere which is within your capabilities.

Course Location: Mallards Pike / Brecon Beacons

What You'll Learn

  • Impact of weather & environment
  • Checking personal equipment
  • Kit we carry and wear
  • Shouting
  • Reaching
  • Towing 
  • Put back on’s
  • Self rescue
  • Identify Drowning 
  • Unconscious rescues
  • Getting unconscious / injured person back to bank

After the session – Session recap 

After this course you should feel confident to understand your kit and the environment you choose to paddle in, have basic safety and rescue skills. 

1 day COURSE

The course will be run over 1 day throughout the season. We will run this course at our sheltered flat water locations. 

Saturday 21st May
Saturday 18th June
Saturday 16th July
Saturday 20th August 

10am – 4pm (1 hour lunch breach)

Location – Mallard Pike / Brecon Beacons

wHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 1 day course 
  • Qualified WSA or British Canoeing SUP instructor 

  • Board, paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Wetsuit, 

  • Check out our FAQ page or email us for more detail

wHAT YOU NEED TO BRING?

  • Swimsuit and loose clothing to paddle in  
  • Change of clothes 

  • Water shoes / trainers you don’t mind getting wet – these must cover the toes and attach to the foot – not flip-flops.  

  • Lunch – Coffee shop on site