Build your confidence on the water with the Paddle UK Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course at Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre. This practical, one-day course is designed to help paddlers develop the core safety awareness and rescue skills needed to operate safely and deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. Whether you paddle a kayak, canoe or stand up paddleboard, this course is a great way to improve your decision-making, rescue awareness and confidence when paddling with others.
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Who Is This Course For?
What the Course Covers
Here at Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre, we offer a wide range of water-based activities — and we build every session around you. Whether you’re looking for equipment hire, expert training, or a fun, organised experience on the water, we tailor each booking to suit your needs.
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Course viability
The viability of our courses depends on a minimum of two participants booking and the availability of our instructors. OBWSC reserves the right to cancel a course up to 7 days before the start date if either of these conditions isn’t met. In that case, we’ll offer you a full refund or the option to rearrange your course for another suitable date.
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Participants should already have a basic level of paddling ability. Paddle UK states that participants should hold the Paddle Explore Award or have equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control needed to take part fully in the course. As this is a practical rescue course, participants should be prepared to take part in on-water rescue activities and spend time getting in and out of the water during the day.
What is the Paddle UK Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course?
It is a practical sheltered water safety course designed to give paddlers the key rescue skills and strategies needed to deal with common on-water problems safely.
Who can attend?
The course is designed for paddlers of different craft types and is suitable for a wide range of participants, provided they have the appropriate paddling ability for the environment.
Do I need previous experience?
Yes. You should already be able to paddle independently in a sheltered water environment. Participants should ideally hold the Paddle Explore Award or have equivalent ability.
Is this course only for kayakers?
No. The course is suitable for paddlers irrespective of craft and is relevant to kayak, canoe and SUP paddlers.
How long is the course?
The course is approximately 6 hours long.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Certification is included in the course fee and attendance certificates are issued following the provider’s recommendation.
Is equipment included?
Yes. All equipment is included in the £95 course fee.
Will I get wet?
Most likely, yes. This is a practical rescue course and activities may involve getting in and out of the water during the day.
Is this useful for instructor training?
Yes. This course is widely recognised as an important step for paddlers progressing towards instructor training.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing suitable for paddling and getting wet, along with footwear such as water shoes or old trainers. Bring a towel and dry clothes for afterwards.
