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Paddle UK are recruiting a new Independent Member of the Safety Advisory Panel
The Safety Advisory Panel provides guidance and advice to Paddle UK to support safety practice within all aspects of paddlesport. The panel comprises of the Director of Recreation and Development, External Safety Advisor, Safety Lead, representatives from each of the
July 10, 2024
Stadium Safety & Rescue Training
Do you provide safety cover for competitions or training sessions? Want to know what to do if someone falls into the water and needs help? Then the Stadium Safety & Rescue Training is for you! Your course will support you
January 29, 2024
Summer safety reminder for paddlers
RNLI, HM Coastguard and Paddle UK issue summer safety advice after triple increase in paddleboarder rescues. Last year, lifeboat crews launched to paddleboarders 155 times compared to just 52 launches in 2019. The number of paddleboarders whose lives were saved
August 13, 2024
Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course
Do you want to support swimming events? Do you want to be able to work in an Aqua-park or open water swimming centre environment? Are you interested in volunteering at events and competition’s that are swimming based or involve open
December 12, 2023
Safeguarding and Safety
Here you will find information about Paddle UK’s strategy for Safeguarding and Safety and access a downloadable copy of our Safer Together Strategy.
January 26, 2024
Canoeing safety checklist
Canoeing safety is all part of the planning with water sports. It’s the same as having to do warm ups to prevent injuries on dry land. You need to make safety checks on your canoe part of your paddling adventure.
August 15, 2019
Paddling Safety Courses for New Paddlers
Hopefully you have seen that British Canoeing run a whole range of paddling safety courses through their delivery partners. From Paddleboarding technique to whitewater rafting, there are courses for almost everything. But when starting your paddling journey, no matter what
August 23, 2022
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue
Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment? Then
January 30, 2024
Stand up paddle board safety checklist
Stand up paddle board safety. SUP is a brilliant way to enjoy a day out on the water. From paddling calm, sheltered water to surfing the waves at the beach. But, you need to be mindful of keeping safe before
August 9, 2019
Kayaking safety checklist
Kayaking safety. Before you head off on your paddle, whether it’s a jolly flat water adventure or a white water thrill, you need to do your kayaking safety checks. It’s not just about the state of your boat or paddle
May 15, 2020
Safety advice for paddling overseas
Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of a number of fatalities which have occurred in the Alps over the past few weeks. Paddling can take us to some incredible places but we should all be aware of the risks
June 18, 2024
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Safety – Choosing the Right Leash
Overview In addition to your buoyancy aid or personal floatation device, your leash is a key source of support when stand up paddleboarding. It enables you to prevent your board from floating away from you. To stay safe, it is
October 1, 2023
Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue
Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the sea? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in both sheltered
January 27, 2024
Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue
Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the Inland Open Water? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in
January 30, 2024
Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue
Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble in the Surf? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in the Surf?
January 27, 2024
Introduction to White Water Safety
Do you want to be a useful team member on the river? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues grade 2/3 white water
January 28, 2024
Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWS)
Available from 2nd January 2024 Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the
January 24, 2024
White Water Safety (WWS)
Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the White Water Safety course (WWS)
January 26, 2024
Top Safety Tips
Being on the water paddling is something that brings us joy. From running the rapids to cruising on the canal, the water is a special place to be. While you’re enjoying the water you can put your mind at rest
July 29, 2024
Benjamin Leonard – Prevention of Future Death Report No.2
Lessons to be learnt from the investigation and coroner's report into the accident at Great Orme, Llandudno, involving the death of 16 year old Benjamin Leonard on a Scout trip. The incident: On 26th August 2018 Benjamin Leonard lost his
August 1, 2024
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