White Water Safety (WWS) course

This weekend, 6 LCC members started our WWS course with Richard, owner of TNR, completing the classroom session and a lot of swimming in moving water, use of slings, through lines, etc. Unfortunately, the second day was postponed due to river levels washing out all the features at TNR. Thankfully, this 2nd day is being rescheduled at no extra cost, but the water will be colder 🥶❄️

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The White Water Safety (WWS) course is a 2-day, 9-module practical training program by Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing Awarding Body) designed for independent paddlers on grade 2(3) white water rivers.

Key Details

  • Duration & Format: 2-day practical course with 9 interactive modules (no formal assessment; issues an attendance certificate). 
  • Target Audience: Independent paddlers using kayaks, canoes, rafts, or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) on moderate white water (grade 2 and occasional grade 3). 
  • Prerequisites: Comfortable swimming in and around grade 2 water, and independent boat/craft control (holding a White Water Award or equivalent is recommended). [
  • Prerequisite Role: Serves as a mandatory prerequisite for higher-level river leadership and coaching qualifications. 
  • Core Topics Covered:
    • Motivations and decisions
    • River trips and emergency planning/procedures
    • Chase boating and equipment rescues
    • Swimming and self-rescue techniques
    • Retrieving people and equipment
    • Practical rescue scenarios and reflections