Paddle UK Sea Kayak Rescue Course
£99pp
Paddle UK SKRC
First of all, this award is all about keeping safe in your craft on the sea, suitable craft include sea kayaks, sea specific sit on tops and closed cockpit kayaks. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, or working towards a leadership assessment, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn't matter about your age or whether you're relatively new to paddling on the sea, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.
The course will cover 6 key modules -
Sources of Information
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Times of high and low water
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Tidal ranges and streams
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Weather
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Swell and surf information
Safety Frameworks
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Moderate water sea environment and choice of location
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Personal clothing and group equipment
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Means of attracting attention
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Calling for help
Contact and Towing rescues
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Towing systems
Self-rescues
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Self-rescues
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Assisted self-rescues
Deep water rescues
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Rescuing and emptying sea kayaks
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Techniques for getting a swimmer out of the water
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Multiple rescues
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Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
Dealing with Equipment Damage/Failure
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Lost day hatch
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Flooded bulkhead
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Skeg failure
Landing and First Aid
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Landing a casualty through surf or onto rocks
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First aid at sea and on the shoreline
Reflection and Skills Checklist
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Reflections from the course
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Reflections on own learning and areas for development
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Skills checklists
