This 7 hour practical course will establish a level of competence to allow an individual to provide supporting water safety as a rescue board paddler.

This course is aimed at coaches or swimmers already qualified as a "tube rescuer" (see our course" Swim coach rescuer and risk assessment") looking to further their skills by using a rescue board (or prone paddle board) within their sessions.

The course is covering:

-Rescue board checks and safety

-Use of rescue board (paddling techniques, surf considerations, ...)

-Rescuing a conscious casualty

-Rescuing an unconscious casualty

-Aftercare

-Equipment guidance

Some great bolt on skills, allowing you to be in the water with your swimmers, providing a good vantage point, mobility along with the swimmers, resting and briefing point, perfect if you feel restricted on the shore and a great rescue device!

This also includes access to our online learning platform to prepare your course.

PRACTICAL SESSION:

Challaborough Beach - TQ74HU

Friday 11th November, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Recommended:

Swimmer Safety and Rescue course

First aid qualification

-Wetsuit, boots, hood, gloves, ... suitable for the activity and time of year

-Warm waterproof clothing

Preparation in your own time:

Pre-practical online learning on Trello: checks, safety, demonstration, ...

Practical:

-Use of ARA

-Paddling drills

-Rescue skills on conscious and unconscious casualty using a rescue board

-Aftercare