Advanced Paddlesport- Safety & Rescue Training
Whitlingham Adventure
A summary
The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the paddlers with the tools to solve common paddling issues.
All required craft and equipment for the course is provided by the centre.
The course content focuses on rescuing from the paddlers chosen craft/s and covers equipment, safety frameworks, as well as a range of rescues including contact and towing rescues, self-rescues and deep water rescues.
Tickets
BNHF eligible child
£0BNHF eligible child
£0Pre-requisites
- BC Explore or equivalent ability in chosen craft.
- Able to swim confidently in normal paddling clothing suitable for the prevailing conditions
- Have good independent paddling skills in at least one type of craft.
- Able to efficiently paddle your craft in all directions, keep yourself upright during activities and confidently engage in supporting/assisting other paddlers.
- This standard is equivalent to Explore Award, old 2 star certificate or competent club member standard.
How to find us
There is no direct road access to the centre except for disabled access. Lime Avenue car park is the nearest car park to us and there is a short walk to the centre. The centre is located on the eastern end of Whitlingham Great Broad.
Car parking charges apply to all users, but Whitlingham Country Park operates a 25-minute grace period for customers of Whitlingham Adventure.
If you stay longer than 25 minutes, please see the charging tariffs and terms at the pay and display machines.
Disabled access:
Please contact us in advance to make arrangements if required. Blue badge holder and disabled parking is available by arrangement.
Sat Nav: NR14 8TR
What3words:
Lime Avenue car park – choice.shut.paths
Centre entrance – kings.basic.wicked
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Whitlingham Adventure
Whitlingham Adventure
Set within the beautiful Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Adventure offers a range of fun and adventurous water and land based activities for both children and adults. We are a RYA training centre as well as Paddle UK delivery partner, supporting hundreds of young people in developing their skills on the water every year. E: whitlingham@norfolk.gov.uk T: 01603 632307 W: https://www.whitlinghamadventure.org.uk/
Learning aim
Aim 1
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
