British Canoeing Awarding Body Advanced White Water Safety
£200 pp 
Advanced 
2 Days 
Multiple Locations 
Dan Daley 
N/A 
6 places 
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Description
The Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWS) is designed for people who are paddling on moving water and want to learn how to navigate safely and handle emergencies. It covers topics such as emergency planning, chase boating, and equipment rescues, which are essential for independent participation on grade 3 & 4 white water rivers. The course is two days long and has 12 modules that can be delivered over a weekend or modularly, making it flexible and accommodating to different schedules and preferences.
COURSE CONTENT:
MODULE 1 – MOTIVATIONS AND DECISIONS
- Understanding motivations to participate
- Selection of river to match motivations
- Practical matters
MODULE 2 – RIVER TRIP
- Pre checks
- Collaborative support and vision
- Settling in
- River running strategies
- Equipment considerations
MODULE 3 – EMERGENCY PLANNING & PROCEDURES
- What additional equipment do we take
- Locating your position
- Calling for assistance
- Walking out
MODULE 4 – REVIEW AND REFLECTIONS
- Reflections on your own learning and areas for development
MODULE 5 – CRAFT BASED RESCUES
- Chase Boating
- Paddle Rescues
- Boat Rescues
- Reuniting
MODULE 6 – BANK BASED RESCUES
- Rescue a swimmer from a craft
- Quick release PFD/ BA harness
- Rescue a swimmer using a throwline
- Rescue a swimmer from a stopper
MODULE 7 – MOVING AROUND STEEP GROUND
- Decision making around steep environments
- Rope management
- Tactics for descending, ascending and moving around steep ground
MODULE 8 – STUCK CRAFT
- Pull and vector
- Mechanical advantage
MODULE 9 – STUCK PEOPLE
- Initial assessment
- Access options
MODULE 10 – CASUALTY MANAGEMENT AND CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE
- Protecting from the elements
- Casualty information
- Moving a casualty
MODULE 11 – SCENARIOS
- Setting the scene
- Scenarios
MODULE 12 – REVIEW AND REFLECTIONS
- Reflections on own learning and areas for development
Pre-Requisite
To make the most of your course, it’s important that you feel comfortable swimming in and being around grade 3 (4) water. You should also be able to paddle your craft independently. If you have already obtained the Progressive White Water Award, the Progressive Canoe Award, the Slalom Perform Award, or similar qualifications, you will be better equipped to fully engage in and enjoy your course.
Further Reading:
You can read the course guide here: Course Guide
You can look at the skills checklist here: Skills Checklist
You can also find a range of free resources here: Safety Resources
The following is a list of recommended equipment:
- Towline OR tow system
- Throwline
- Webbing (sewn or un-sewn sling) and large carabiner
- Whistle
- Knife
Please bring these items along if you can. If not, we have some you can try out, so please don’t go out and buy anything.
What’s Included:
- Highly experienced delivery team
- All course fees are associated with course delivery
- Two days of content in a safe and fun learning environment.
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