Paddle Safer

What’s is Paddle Safer

Paddle Safer is an essential course offered by Paddle UK, the national governing body for paddle sports in the UK. This course aims to equip novice paddlers with the necessary tools they need to safely plan their activities and fully enjoy their time on the water. By participating in Paddle Safer, newcomers to the sport can gain valuable insights and skills that enhance their overall experience while ensuring their safety and the safety of others around them.

What to Bring

This course can be run with various types of watercraft, including paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes, as well as inflatable kayaks and canoes. If you happen to have your own equipment, we strongly advise bringing it along with you for the course; this allows us to offer specific safety advice tailored to your particular craft. However, if you do not have your own equipment, there is no need to panic. Simply reach out to us, and we will be more than happy to provide the necessary equipment for you during the course.

Where is the Course

This engaging course is conducted on the picturesque canal in Fort William, offering participants a beautiful setting to enjoy their experience. The calm waters and stunning surroundings make it an ideal location.

What Does The Course Cover?

This 2 hour course covers various essential aspects of planning a day out, including detailed considerations regarding the weather and location. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing what equipment to bring along for a successful adventure and delves into potential rescue scenarios that may arise during your activities.

Book a course

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • This course is aimed at novice paddlers who wish to learn skills to keep themselves safe on the water, a small amount of knowledge on how to move the craft around would be advised.

  • A full kit list be emailed out after booking but we advise, bringing a:

    • Towel

    • Chancge of clothes

    • A warm and ideally waterproof layer to wear whilst out

    We can rent out wetsuits should this be needed, please contact us.

  • Sorry there are no changing facilities at venue we operate from.

  • Sorry the sessions we offer would be unsuitable to being a dog on.

  • The venue is accessible on foot, by car or local transport.

  • Unfortunately we have a minimum age of 18 on this course.