Basic Water Rescues (22/11/25)

This is an assessment activity for those wishing to attain Basic Water Rescues.

Basic Water Rescues is a mandatory requirement for leaders wishing to take their youth members swimming at unpatrolled flatwater environments and to meet requirements for other aqautic qualifications such as Trained Participant in canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling.

The water will still be cold so please ensure you wear appropriate gear 

On the day

• The water assessment component will take place in Lane Cove River at the Water Activities Centre (SWASH)
• Bring along:
  • some dry clothes to travel home in
  • your completed workbook and copies of online completion
  • any medication you require
  • sunscreen
  • hat
  • water
  • sunsafe clothing (long sleeves recommended)
  • wear fully enclosed shoes that will get wet (no crocs, thongs etc) as there are lot of things to cut your feet on

Activities are subject to suitable weather conditions. If for any reason the event is cancelled, you will be able to rebook or obtain a refund. If you are unable to attend after registering, you will not be entitled to a refund.