{"product_id":"enclosed-waterways-paddle-safety-day-saturday-9th-jan-2027","title":"Enclosed Waterways Paddle Safety Day Saturday 9th Jan 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCould you get yourself back into your kayak if you capsized? Would you know how to help someone else?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur popular Flatwater Paddling Safety \u0026amp; Rescue Training is back this summer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical, hands on day is designed to give recreational paddlers the skills, knowledge and confidence to enjoy our inland waterways safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re new to paddling or have years of experience, there’s always something to learn when it comes to safety on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHO IS THIS DAY FOR?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis day is ideal for recreational paddlers who enjoy exploring lakes, rivers, reservoirs and sheltered waterways using:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSit-on-top kayaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing kayaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecreational sea kayaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouring kayaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for beginners through to experienced paddlers wanting to improve their safety awareness, paddling techniques and rescue skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Kayak Safety \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding different kayak designs and their limitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential safety equipment and correctly fitted PFDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle selection, kayak stability and loading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication devices and emergency equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Planning \u0026amp; Risk Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding weather forecasts and changing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind, waves and their effects on different craft and bodies of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying hazards, currents and submerged obstacles and what to do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing suitable paddling locations for your experience and ability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Essential Paddling Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe launching and landing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEfficient forward and reverse paddling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning, stopping and manoeuvring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining balance and stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlling your craft in windy conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Capsize Management \u0026amp; Rescue Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major focus of the day is learning what to do when things go wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough practical, on water exercises, you’ll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to manage an unexpected capsize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafely exiting your kayak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaying with your craft and recovering equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe entering your kayak from the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssisted rescues and helping another paddler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaging swamped or overturned craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the rescue limitations of different kayak designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue activities will be adapted to participants’ craft and individual abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY DO THIS COURSE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany recreational paddlers spend years enjoying the water without ever practising what to do if they capsize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing how to paddle is one thing. Knowing how to manage an emergency is another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur aim is to help you become a safer, more confident and self-reliant paddler, with practical skills that could make all the difference when something unexpected happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a practical, hands-on training day combining short instructional sessions with plenty of time on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining is delivered by experienced instructors holding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Australia sea kayaking and whitewater qualifications, along with swiftwater rescue qualifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll learn in a supportive environment, with opportunities to practise essential paddling, capsize and rescue techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHERE \u0026amp; WHEN?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cowwarr Weir, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturday 9 January 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00 am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $100 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BYO lunch, snacks and drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIMITED PLACES DUE TO RATIOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t wait until something goes wrong to find out what you don’t know!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gippsland Adventure Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67993105400051,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/7065\/2659\/files\/530F3B99-7678-4906-B74B-DBCEDC740574.png?v=1792969751","url":"https:\/\/gippslandadventuretours.com\/products\/enclosed-waterways-paddle-safety-day-saturday-9th-jan-2027","provider":"Gippsland Adventure Tours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}