Incident Management, Safety & Rescue

For sea kayakers and leaders looking to build confidence in incident prevention, rescue skills and decision-making under pressure

Develop the practical skills, judgement and confidence needed to prevent incidents, respond effectively when things go wrong and support others in the coastal environment.

Based in Anglesey, North Wales, this practical two-day course uses realistic, scenario-based learning to develop rescue skills, incident management and decision-making in a variety of sea kayaking environments. Working both on and off the water, you'll gain experience applying rescue techniques and managing situations that sea kayakers and leaders may encounter during journeys.

Throughout the course, we'll focus on preventing incidents wherever possible, recognising developing situations early and responding effectively when intervention is required.

This course can be taken as a standalone development opportunity or combined with our Sea Kayak Leader or Advanced Sea Kayak Leader training programmes to create a comprehensive leadership development package.

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What You'll Learn

Topics may include:

Incident prevention and dynamic risk assessment
Decision-making under pressure
Group management during incidents
Communication and leadership in emergency situations
Practical sea kayak rescue techniques
Assisted rescues and self-rescue strategies
Managing incidents in wind, swell and tidal environments
Rescue skills in a range of coastal settings
Emergency procedures and contacting external assistance
Scenario-based learning using realistic sea kayaking situations

Who It's For

This course is suitable for sea kayakers looking to improve their rescue skills and confidence, as well as paddlers undertaking leadership training or preparing for leadership assessment.

It is particularly valuable for paddlers undertaking Sea Kayak Leader or Advanced Sea Kayak Leader training, providing additional opportunities to develop rescue skills, incident management and decision-making in realistic coastal scenarios.

Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue Skills

The rescue elements of this course are based around the practical rescue techniques and principles found within the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue framework, adapted through realistic journeying and scenario-based exercises.

Combine With Leadership Training

Incident prevention, rescue skills and emergency management are central to effective leadership. This course can be combined with either our Sea Kayak Leader Training or Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Training programmes to provide a more comprehensive leadership development experience.

Many paddlers choose to add Incident Management & Rescue following their leadership training to consolidate rescue skills, develop confidence under pressure and gain additional experience managing realistic coastal scenarios.

What's Included

Two days of practical coaching
Rescue skills development
Scenario-based learning
Incident management exercises
Personal feedback and action planning

Accommodation and food are not included, although we're happy to provide recommendations.

Dates & Prices

2-day course

19–20 November 2026

Price: £200 per person