SUP Safety & Rescue
OVERVIEW
This one day course is designed to teach the fundamental rescue skills and safety knowledge for aspiring SUP instructors. The SUP Safety and Rescue course allows a full understanding and practical application of safety considerations and rescue techniques that accompany any coach.
The course includes, towing, incident management, drowning, board rescues and in water rescues. In addition knowledge will be gained in effective communication, equipment and recognition of other services such as lifeguards.
The course is delivered by Sian, a WSA trainer and ambassador.
PRICES From £100pp
AT A GLANCE
Professional and high standard event organisation, instruction and kit
Qualified WSA Paddleboarding Coach
1 day course based in Menai Bridge, in the classroom and outdoors
INCLUSIONS
Fully dedicated coaching and tuition
Buoyancy aid and guide belt
Changing robe (like a beach towel but better to help make getting changed easier)
Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
Refreshments
Location
We run our WSA courses all from Anglesey. We will meet you at Menai Bridge. Our location is near to RibRide and Dylans. It is called Princes Pier near the launch slip. Look out for the metal high vis gate!
Pre-Requisites:
First Aid, or recognised lifeguarding qualification. Member of WSA
Ability
Paddle effectively in light winds upwind, across wind and downwind; use two types of turns effectively
Remit
Sheltered / Open Water
Assessment Criteria
Practical
WSA membership
In order to register for the courses you will need to be a member of Water Skills Academy
NOTES
You can hire boards from Psyched Paddleboarding for £50 for the session
MIN NUMBERS
We require a min. number of 4 participants for the session to run. If you are booked onto a mixed open group and we are below the required numbers, we can offer to reschedule you for the next available mixed open group session or move you to a an exclusive private booking or you could make up the difference of a mixed open group price of 4 people. We will try our best to notify you a day prior to advise, if unsure please contact the team here.
WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle (no single use plastic bottles please)
Personal medication(s)
Change of warm clothes and footwear (before and after paddle boarding)
Spare set of underwear
Swimwear or shorts
Fleece or jumper (to wear on the water)
Old trainers (you don't mind getting wet) or appropriate water sport shoes
Something for taking notes ie note pad and pen, ipad etc
Packed lunch or you can get lunch from the cafe, they provide delicious food
CAN’T FIND YOUR PREFERRED DATE?
Please just get in contact by using the enquiry form and express when you would like to join us paddleboarding and we will be only to happy to help.
GROUP BOOKING?
Yes, we accept group bookings. Please do get in touch to discuss, feel free to email or call.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Why not treat someone to a Psyched Paddleboarding Stand Up Paddleboarding gift voucher, an ideal present for any time of the year. The vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be purchased for any activity we offer. Please buy a gift voucher from the shop here or you can purchase an e-voucher which is emailed.
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
We have put together an extensive list of FAQs to help you with booking onto a SUP activity with us, so please do take a look here. If you wish to discuss any aspect of the activity, please send the Psyched team a message we will be more than happy to help.