With Orientation just around the corner, Dave once again assisted the legend of Chris Conley in running another Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course at Ardingly reservoir on Friday 2nd August.
These Courses are not only a pre rec for Paddlesport instructor but also a valuable day of learning the safety principals and framework to effectively lead a group of paddlers in a sheltered water environment as well as various rescue techniques in a multi craft situation, and self-rescue.
It’s a super fun day out with practising manual handling of various crafts including sit on top Kayaks, Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards and Canoes. as well as learning the bankside elements, the effects of the weather and wind, to the kit and clothing and the risk assessments.
The weather was amazing, and the water was warm, all of the candidates took a dip even to just cool off for a while.
Everyone enjoyed the day and learned a lot.
Pictures below.
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