Water Safety & Rescue Courses
BCAB White Water Safety • BCAB Advanced White Water Safety • Rescue 3 WRT-Pro
Running in North Wales and across the UK
Delivered by Aaron Kendall
Aaron is a professional whitewater coach, guide, assessor and tutor with over a decade of experience coaching and paddling in the UK and worldwide.
Aaron is a local to North Wales and a regular across the rest of the UK, he uses this to provide the most valuable education for each learner on every course.
Who are these courses for?
Anyone who wants to up their river safety game, if you just want to feel empowered while paddling with your friends to make a difference in avoiding and solving rescue situations on the water, to aspiring to gaining leadership and coaching qualifications.
(inc. Paddlers, leaders, outdoor centre staff, raft guides, clubs and river-based organisations)
Ideal for: Paddlers and leaders building safe foundations on moderate whitewater
Duration: 2 days
Certification: BCAB Moderate Water Safety
Some of what you’ll learn:
• Basics of dynamic river risk assessment
• Efficient swimming, wading
• Boat -based rescues
• Throwline skills & contact rescues
• Equipment use
• Group management & communication
Ideal for: Leaders operating on steeper, more technical rivers
Duration: 2 or 3 days
Certification: BCAB Advanced Water Safety
Prerequisite: Confident paddling on Grade 3 equivalent waters
Some of what you’ll learn:
• Advanced hydrology & decision making
• Contact rescues in powerful features
• Rope work: tethers, live-bait & mechanical advantage
• Entrapment response & pinned craft management
• Scenario-based leadership & rescue strategy
Ideal for: Guides, safety kayakers, coaches, river professionals
Duration: 2–3 days
Certification: Rescue 3 Europe WRT-Pro
What you’ll learn:
• Whitewater swimming & defensive movement
• Rope systems, tethers & live-bait rescues
• Boat-based & tethered raft rescues
• Mechanical advantage systems
• Entrapment management, extraction & incident command
| Course | Best For |
Duration |
Certification |
BCAB White Water Safety |
Foundation safety skills on moderate rivers |
2 days |
BCAB Moderate |
BCAB Advanced Water Safety |
Leaders on advanced whitewater |
2-3 days |
BCAB Advanced |
Rescue 3 WRT-Pro |
Professional guides, coaches, safety kayakers |
3 days |
Rescue 3 Europe WRT-Pro |
Primary base: North Wales, Llangollen
UK-wide delivery: Centres, clubs, teams and private bookings anywhere in the UK Venues are selected based on water conditions, course goals, and participant ability.
• Professional training & assessment
• Scenario-based practical learning
• Course resources & feedback
• All technical rescue equipment for demos
• Accommodation & transport
• Personal paddling equipment
• Governing body registration & membership fees (e.g. Paddle UK)
• Food, drinks, parking or site fees
• Physically fit and confident swimming in moving water
• Personal paddling kit (helmet, PFD, throwbag, knife, whistle, prusiks, karabiners, sling, footwear etc.)
• For Advanced / WRT-Pro: prior whitewater experience recommended (typically Grade 3)
Courses are hosted by request, please contact us to arrange dates, individual and group costings.
(Enquire for upcoming dates, cost and group rates.)
Do I need to be an advanced paddler?
Moderate Water Safety is suitable for developing paddlers. Advanced and WRT-Pro require confident whitewater skills (typically Grade 3).
Can these courses be run at our centre or club?
Yes. Aaron delivers courses across the UK.
Are certificates included?
Assessment is included where required. Governing body registration fees are separate.
What equipment do I need?
A full kit list is supplied when you book. Technical rescue equipment is provided for teaching; personal PPE is required.
Places are limited and demand is high. A £150 deposit secures your space on a first-come basis.
Have questions or want to book?
Get in touch – we’re happy to help.