🚣 Rescue Refresher Kayak Class
Duration: 2 Hours
Skill Level: Intermediate paddlers, trip leaders, and guides who already have basic rescue training
Price: $40
🌊 Course Overview
The Rescue Refresher Kayak Class is designed for paddlers who have previously completed formal rescue training and want to sharpen their skills, boost confidence, and stay current with best practices. This hands-on session provides guided practice in both solo and assisted rescue techniques, tailored to real-world scenarios encountered in coastal, open water, and group settings.
By focusing on muscle memory, efficiency, and adaptability, paddlers will leave feeling prepared to respond effectively in emergencies—whether rescuing themselves or assisting others.
🎯 Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Refresh essential self-rescue techniques (wet exits, re-entry, re-entry with paddle float, cowboy scramble).
Practice assisted rescues, including T-rescues, bow rescues, and scoop rescues.
Review towing systems and strategies for assisting fatigued or injured paddlers.
Gain confidence in deep-water re-entry in varying conditions.
Reinforce knowledge of risk assessment, communication, and group safety during rescues.
Improve efficiency and calmness under pressure when assisting others.
🛠️ Key Skills Practiced
Wet exit drills and re-entry variations
Assisted T-rescue, heel hook, and scoop rescues
Paddle float and cowboy self-rescues
Bow rescue practice (optional for rolling kayakers)
Contact and towline towing
📦 Who Should Attend
This class is perfect for:
Kayak guides, trip leaders, or instructors needing an annual skills refresher
Recreational paddlers who want to maintain confidence in safety techniques
Clubs and paddling groups preparing for group outings or expedition trips
✅ Takeaways
Increased confidence in self- and group rescues
Updated best practices from ACA and British Canoeing standards
Realistic scenario training to prepare for unexpected challenges
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