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NEW Whitewater Safety & Rescue
A 2 day course which is a must for all paddlers who paddle white water.
The main drive of the course is preventions, however, it will include solutions has well.
This practical based training allows you to apply new techniques and explore their limitations with a watchful eye to keep you safe. Remember train hard fight easy
We will cover:
- Paddling gear and safety equipment
- Safe leadership and protocols
- Safe and aggressive swimming / self rescue
- Shout, reach and throw bag rescues
- Use of a harness
- Attaching to anchors, belays and simple vector pulls
- Live bait rescue techniques
- Boat to swimmer techniques
- Kit retrival
- Foot entrapment rescue techniques
- Scenarios
Experience needed: grade 2 paddler
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Non Residential or Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 6 places per course.
Full board course is inclusive of meals and accommodation at Ffynnon Wen for the two days and use of all equipment. Transport is not included. There is an option for B&B before or after the course*
The Whitewater Safety and Rescue course is also available as part of our Coaching Course Combo packages... click here for more info.
Once you have completed payment download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us to reserve your place on a course. If you are not paying with paypal please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
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Advanced Whitewater Safety and Rescue
The Advanced WWS&R training course is designed for all paddlers operating in advanced white water environments. In addition, the training is required for those seeking their 5 star leader (white water) award.
The objective is to provide the underpinning knowledge and teach safe practical skills that can be applied appropriately.
Course Aims:
- To improve individuals awareness of safety skills in the advanced river environment
- 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
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Non Residential or Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 6 places per course.
Full board course is inclusive of meals and accommodation at Ffynnon Wen for the two days and use of all equipment. Transport is not included. There is an option for B&B before or after the course*
Once you have completed payment download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us to reserve your place on a course. If you are not paying with paypal please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
Download further course information
*If you would like Bed & Breakfast on the Friday night ring Kate or Pete on 01490 420349 to book at least 2 weeks prior to your course starting.
Whitewater Safety and Rescue for Providers
21st & 22nd November
5th & 6th December
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Rescue 3 Training Courses
New for 2010, Getafix brings you white water safety and rescue training from Rescue 3 International.
Rescue 3 White Water Rescue Technician - WRT
This course is designed specifically for boaters, river guides and others who work or play on or around flowing water. Students will benefit from this intensive, hands-on course and will learn to use techniques and simple equipment to assess and perform river rescues... click here for more information
Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician - SRT
SRT is an intensive course that includes one day of classroom instruction followed by two days of developing and practicing water rescue skills. This course provides the fundamentals of swiftwater rescue and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to affect in-water rescues... click here for more information
