River Hazard and Awareness Clinic

About the River Hazard and Awareness Clinic

Course Details

This 3 hour clinic is for those with previous paddling experience and will develop your knowledge of how to read a river, spot potential hazards you may come across whilst out paddling and give you the confidence to make practical decisions to remain safe out on the water.

• 3 Hours
• Min age 12 – under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian on the water
• Max 8 people
• River based

We will cover:

• Trip Planning
• Choosing the right line based on river features you encounter
• Spotting upcoming Hazards and assessing the risks, giving you the confidence to make decisions to stay safe on the water
• Other water users and water etiquette

What to bring:

• Wet shoes (if you have them) or a pair of trainers (you don’t mind getting wet), avoid shoes that will fall off your feet like crocs and flip-flops
• A towel
• Swimwear to put on under your wetsuit
• Warm clothing to wear after your session
• A few snacks and a bottle of water
• Sun cream, sunlight reflected off the water will cause you to burn more easily
• If you have a wetsuit you are more than welcome to bring your own but if you don’t have one we can provide one