PSRC (Paddlesport Safety & Rescue)

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21 September at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This multi-craft course provides the BCAB Award that is the pre-requisite for Paddlesports Instructor (Level 1 Coach) and Paddlesports Leader.

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

Course Content

Clothing and Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Safety frameworks

Sheltered water environment and weather

  • Safety principles
  • Rescue protocols
  • Calling for help
  • Contact and Towing rescues

Assisting swimmers

  • Towing systems
  • Recovering equipment
  • Self-rescues

Self-rescues

  • Assisted self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues

Various craft from preferred craft

  • Techniques for getting swimmer out of the water
  • Multiple rescues
  • Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
  • Entrapped rescues

Reflections from the course

  • Reflections on own learning and areas for development
  • Skills checklists

Find out more on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-safety-and-rescue/

Do I meet the pre requisites?

Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.

While the awarding body does not set a lower age limit for this course, we are not licensed to deliver adventure training to under 18s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Course & certification fees

This course is available at no cost to members of Hampton Canoe Club. Participants will just need to pay a certification fee (goes to Paddle UK) and an access fee (which enables us to use the lake).

The fee for all other participants is includes all costs and fees.

Places are automatically reserved upon receipt of fees, please choose an option below.

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PSRC (21 Sept)
Includes PUK certification, equipment hire, venue access, coaching
£99.00
PSRC (21 Sept) (HCC members)
Includes PUK certification and access fees
£16.50
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Total: £0.00

Where will it be held?

Question? Queries?

Andy Cockayne

07719591672

About me

I enjoy delivering safe experiences in a caring environment and supporting participants to move toward their goals.

With over 25 years’ experience of paddling, leading and coaching, I take great care to understand each individual’s goals and deliver fun days of learning. My off-the-water experience leading teams and running businesses all comes into play, and I enjoy the challenge and variety of delivering high quality outdoor learning.

I’m a Paddle UK (British Canoeing) Level 3 Coach, Safety Tutor and Coach Developer who paddles open canoes, touring ‘K1s’ (racing-style boats), sea kayaks, white water boats and Stand Up Paddleboards.

Andy Cockayne

PSRC (Paddlesport Safety & Rescue)

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22 July at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This multi-craft course provides the BCAB Award that is the pre-requisite for Paddlesports Instructor (Level 1 Coach) and Paddlesports Leader.

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

Course Content

Clothing and Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Safety frameworks

Sheltered water environment and weather

  • Safety principles
  • Rescue protocols
  • Calling for help
  • Contact and Towing rescues

Assisting swimmers

  • Towing systems
  • Recovering equipment
  • Self-rescues

Self-rescues

  • Assisted self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues

Various craft from preferred craft

  • Techniques for getting swimmer out of the water
  • Multiple rescues
  • Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
  • Entrapped rescues

Reflections from the course

  • Reflections on own learning and areas for development
  • Skills checklists

Find out more on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-safety-and-rescue/

Do I meet the pre requisites?

Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.

While the awarding body does not set a lower age limit for this course, we are not licensed to deliver adventure training to under 18s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Course & certification fees

This course is available at no cost to members of Hampton Canoe Club. Participants will just need to pay a certification fee (goes to Paddle UK) and an access fee (which enables us to use the lake).

The fee for all other participants is includes all costs and fees.

Places are automatically reserved upon receipt of fees, please choose an option below.

Tickets

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Where will it be held?

Question? Queries?

Andy Cockayne

07719591672

About me

I enjoy delivering safe experiences in a caring environment and supporting participants to move toward their goals.

With over 25 years’ experience of paddling, leading and coaching, I take great care to understand each individual’s goals and deliver fun days of learning. My off-the-water experience leading teams and running businesses all comes into play, and I enjoy the challenge and variety of delivering high quality outdoor learning.

I’m a Paddle UK (British Canoeing) Level 3 Coach, Safety Tutor and Coach Developer who paddles open canoes, touring ‘K1s’ (racing-style boats), sea kayaks, white water boats and Stand Up Paddleboards.

Andy Cockayne

PSRC (Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course)

17 June at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This multi-craft course provides the BCAB Award that is the pre-requisite for Paddlesports Instructor (Level 1 Coach) and Paddlesports Leader.

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

Course Content

Clothing and Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Safety frameworks

Sheltered water environment and weather

  • Safety principles
  • Rescue protocols
  • Calling for help
  • Contact and Towing rescues

Assisting swimmers

  • Towing systems
  • Recovering equipment
  • Self-rescues

Self-rescues

  • Assisted self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues

Various craft from preferred craft

  • Techniques for getting swimmer out of the water
  • Multiple rescues
  • Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
  • Entrapped rescues

Reflections from the course

  • Reflections on own learning and areas for development
  • Skills checklists

Find out more on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-safety-and-rescue/

Do I meet the pre requisites?

Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.

While the awarding body does not set a lower age limit for this course, we are not licensed to deliver adventure training to under 18s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Course & certification fees

This course is available at no cost to members of Hampton Canoe Club. Participants will just need to pay a certification fee (goes to Paddle UK) and an access fee (which enables us to use the lake).

The fee for all other participants is includes all costs and fees.

Places are automatically reserved upon receipt of fees, please choose an option below.

Tickets

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Where will it be held?

Question? Queries?

Andy Cockayne

07719591672

About me

I enjoy delivering safe experiences in a caring environment and supporting participants to move toward their goals.

With over 25 years’ experience of paddling, leading and coaching, I take great care to understand each individual’s goals and deliver fun days of learning. My off-the-water experience leading teams and running businesses all comes into play, and I enjoy the challenge and variety of delivering high quality outdoor learning.

I’m a Paddle UK (British Canoeing) Level 3 Coach, Safety Tutor and Coach Developer who paddles open canoes, touring ‘K1s’ (racing-style boats), sea kayaks, white water boats and Stand Up Paddleboards.

Andy Cockayne

Private coaching sessions

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13 May at 8:00 am – 31 October at 5:00 pm

Private coaching is available for individuals, small groups and families.

Each session is tailored to your goals and the needs of the group.

Please get in touch to discuss your goals and I will email you with some options and ideas before you book.

Get in touch

If we have had that conversation already and we have agreed dates, please go ahead and choose a ‘ticket’ below to confirm your acceptance.

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Half day (add multiple as agreed)
This purchase confirms your acceptance of the proposed activity and dates
£125.00
Unlimited
Paddle UK certification + admin fees
Please purchase as many as required
£15.00
Unlimited
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Learn to roll a kayak

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Evenings by arrangement, 7-8pm (private heated pool, near Richmond)

Take your first step into the world of white water, practice your self-rescues, build your confidence or refresh your skills before that big trip.

What is this session?

I’m offering private coaching for individuals or groups of up to 4 people in a heated pool in West London.

This might be your first attempt at rolling a kayak, or an opportunity to practice your self rescues before your taking your Instructor or Leader award.

Before the session we’ll talk over the phone so I can understand your goals. For example:

  • If you are new to rolling you will need more than one session, but rolling practice is tiring, so little and often is the key. You’ll leave your first session with a firm grasp of the techniques and lots of things to practice independently next time you are on the water with a buddy.
  • If you are developing your skills on the way to a coaching qualification, I can give you a sense of your readiness for your assessment, providing some tips and advice for your development plan.
  • Perhaps you just want to build your confidence in a safe and controlled environment before an upcoming trip or after a break from paddling.
  • Maybe this is your first time using a spray deck or you are looking for a safe place to get used to your new equipment.

If you would like follow up sessions in the pool or on a nearby lake this can easily be arranged.

Personalised coaching in a private pool sounds expensive, how much will it cost?

£60.00 per session (max 4 people) includes pool hire, equipment & coaching

I live close by and enjoy coaching, so pool hire, use of my equipment and coaching is all included for just £60 for the hour. You may want a 1:1 session, or be a group of up to four people.

For groups larger than four, we’ll need to organise two consecutive hours, giving you the opportunity to watch and learn from each other.

Who’s going to keep me safe?

I’m a British Canoeing Level 3 Coach and Paddlesport Safety Tutor who coaches Canoes, Kayaks and Paddleboards.

As someone who delivers the PSRC course, I have an up to date understanding of the requirements of the PIA, PSL and Coach Award assessments.

Where is the pool?

Conveniently located on the A316 between Richmond and Twickenham. Perfect for some practice of an evening after college or work. The pool is heated to 34 degrees, providing an excellent year-round venue.

There is free parking on The Avenue and Ranelagh Drive and excellent transport links nearby. The private pool is a hidden gem a short walk up Budds Alley (see map).

Silver Wing Lake, Wraysbury (M25 Junction 13, West of London)

Silver Wing Sailing Club
Staines Rd, Wraysbury, London TW19 5AG United Kingdom + Google Map
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Ok great, how do I book this?

Please contact me, providing your name, phone number and an idea of when you’d like your session. I’ll get back to you promptly with some possible dates once I’ve checked availability at the pool.

Ok, we’ve just spoken and fixed a date (exciting!) now what?

Once we’ve agreed a date, come back here and buy your ‘ticket’ to your own private rolling session.

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Kayak Rolling
Fee includes private heated pool hire, equipment & instruction
£60.00
Unlimited
HCC members
Covers pool booking fee (1 hour)
£33.00
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Total: £0.00

Please make sure we have a date agreed and pool availability confirmed before booking your place.

Full refunds (minus any PayPal admin fees) will be given if you cancel at least 48 hours in advance. If you need to cancel before the session on the day I can only refund 50% as I will need to pay the pool hire.

2024 availability (by arrangement):

1 January at 7:00 pm – 31 December at 8:00 pm

HCC members winter skills refresher

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24 February at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

A mixed ability session designed to keep us all moving and warm

Safety considerations in the colder weather

Core skills refresher

Fun and games on the water

Who is coaching and are we safe in this cold weather?

I’m a HCC Club Coach, British Canoeing Level 3 Canoe & Kayak Coach and Paddlesport Safety Tutor

Changing facilities are available at the sailing club, included in the small access fee

£5.00 (access fee)

Andy Cockayne

07719591672

Silver Wing Lake, Wraysbury (M25 Junction 13, West of London)

Silver Wing Sailing Club
Staines Rd, Wraysbury, London TW19 5AG United Kingdom + Google Map
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Paddle Explore Award

28 May at 10:00 am – 29 May at 4:00 pm

2-day certified Paddle UK (British Canoeing) award

Develop your independent paddling skills

On the Paddle Explore course you’ll be able to develop your kayak, canoe and/or paddleboard skills. We’ll focus on good planning and staying safe, and you’ll have the opportunity to try different techniques for dealing with emergencies.

Your Paddle Explore Award gives you ownership; because you choose what to focus on and where you move next in the world of paddlesport. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a programme that suits you, as a result no two Explore Awards are the same. In this award you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confident choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather. You will learn to make confident choices. Above all you will recognise your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.

Paddle UK (British Canoeing)

After your course, we’ll discuss next steps, and consider which discipline-specific training you might do next.

Course content

Whilst exploring your environment from your chosen craft your coach will explore with you the knowledge, skills and help you gain experiences that will help you become independent on the water.

Getting ready

  • Clothing
  • Equipment
  • Access

At the venue

  • Type of water
  • Weather
  • Access
  • Other users
  • Environment

Personal paddling skills

  • Posture, connectivity, power transfer, feel
  • Efficient strokes
  • Effects of edge and trim
  • Adapting for different conditions
  • Combining strokes

Safety and rescue

  • Self rescue
  • Rescuing others in deep water
  • Hazard awareness & avoiding harm

Development planning

  • Reflecting on action
  • Future development

Read the full course content here. Not sure how the Personal Performance Awards all fit together? See this one-page guide to the BC Personal Performance Awards

Course pre-requisites

This course is suited to anyone with a foundation in a paddling discipline, now wanting to get out and do more. You should have good control of your craft, holding a Paddle Discover Award or have a similar level of experience.

Perhaps you have invested in a boat and want to develop your skills so as to safely plan trips and days out on the water, are returning after a break from paddling, or want to see how transferrable your paddling skills are to another craft (Paddleboard, Canoe, Kayak).

Whatever the case, every course is tailored to the participants, so we will start by having a chat about your goals.

While the awarding body does not set a lower age limit for this course, we are not licensed to deliver adventure training to under 18s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Course and certification fees

Fees include coaching, certification, lake access, equipment (unless indicated otherwise) and processing costs.

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Please bring your regular paddling gear, suitable for the conditions on the day. If bringing your own boat or board, please ensure it has been thoroughly washed and dried to avoid contamination risks.

Courses may be cancelled at short notice due to weather. In the event this happens you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.

Where?

Silver Wing Lake, Wraysbury (M25 Junction 13, West of London)

Silver Wing Sailing Club
Staines Rd, Wraysbury, London TW19 5AG United Kingdom + Google Map
View Venue Website

About me

I enjoy delivering safe experiences in a caring environment and supporting participants to move toward their goals.

With over 25 years’ experience of paddling, leading and coaching, I take great care to understand each individual’s goals and deliver fun days of learning. My off-the-water experience leading teams and running businesses all comes into play, and I enjoy the challenge and variety of delivering high quality outdoor learning.

I’m a Paddle UK (British Canoeing) Level 3 Coach, Safety Tutor and Coach Developer who paddles open canoes, touring ‘K1s’ (racing-style boats), sea kayaks, white water boats and Stand Up Paddleboards.

Andy Cockayne

Questions? Queries?

Andy Cockayne

07719591672

PSRC Paddlesport Safety & Rescue

27 May at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Bank Holiday Monday

This multi-craft course provides the BCAB Award that is the pre-requisite for Paddlesports Instructor (Level 1 Coach) and Paddlesports Leader.

This is a mainly practical training course with no assessment. Your course will support you in keeping yourself and others safe whilst on the water, providing you with the tools and concepts to consider solutions to common issues on the water.

Course Content

Clothing and Equipment

  • Craft overview, safety considerations and features
  • Clothing and equipment worn
  • Additional safety equipment
  • Safety frameworks

Sheltered water environment and weather

  • Safety principles
  • Rescue protocols
  • Calling for help
  • Contact and Towing rescues

Assisting swimmers

  • Towing systems
  • Recovering equipment
  • Self-rescues

Self-rescues

  • Assisted self-rescues
  • Deep water rescues

Various craft from preferred craft

  • Techniques for getting swimmer out of the water
  • Multiple rescues
  • Unconscious / unresponsive rescues
  • Entrapped rescues

Reflections from the course

  • Reflections on own learning and areas for development
  • Skills checklists

Find out more on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-safety-and-rescue/

Do I meet the pre requisites?

Participants need to either hold the Paddle Explore Award or equivalent ability, due to the paddling environment and the craft control required to complete the course.

While the awarding body does not set a lower age limit for this course, we are not licensed to deliver adventure training to under 18s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Course & certification fees

This course is available at reduced cost to members of Hampton Canoe Club. Participants will just need to pay a certification fee (goes to Paddle UK) and an access fee (which enables us to use the lake).

The fee for all other participants is £85, plus the £10 certification fee.

Places are automatically reserved upon receipt of fees, please choose an option:

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Where will the course be held?

Silver Wing Lake, Wraysbury (M25 Junction 13, West of London)

Silver Wing Sailing Club
Staines Rd, Wraysbury, London TW19 5AG United Kingdom + Google Map
View Venue Website

About me

I enjoy delivering safe experiences in a caring environment and supporting participants to move toward their goals.

With over 25 years’ experience of paddling, leading and coaching, I take great care to understand each individual’s goals and deliver fun days of learning. My off-the-water experience leading teams and running businesses all comes into play, and I enjoy the challenge and variety of delivering high quality outdoor learning.

I’m a Paddle UK (British Canoeing) Level 3 Coach, Safety Tutor and Coach Developer who paddles open canoes, touring ‘K1s’ (racing-style boats), sea kayaks, white water boats and Stand Up Paddleboards.

Andy Cockayne

Questions? Queries?

Andy Cockayne

07719591672