The BCU Lifeguards provide lifeguard safety cover for events, such as open water swims, triathlons, sea swims, canoe events/races as well as some units providing front line lifeguard cover on busy UK beaches. The BCU Lifeguards are a specialist committee of the British Canoe Union and are responsible for the management and administration of canoe based lifeguarding. We aim to provide and develop water rescue/safety services and advice on inland and coastal waters
Aquatic First Aid
Find out more about the BCU Lifeguard Aquatic First Aid portfolio of awards, including course syllabi and details of when and where course are being run.
Canoe Lifeguarding & Safety Kayaking
Canoe Lifeguarding is the core of what we do. Find out more about the Lifeguard awards portfolio, training events and your nearest unit/club.
CST & Pool Endorsement
Find out more about our Canoe Safety Test (CST) & Pool Endorsement awards. They’re both foundation, stand-alone safety awards that many paddlers hold.
Paddlecraft Search Tech Award
Find out more about the new British Canoeing Lifeguards Paddlecraft Search Technician award, for operational UK SAR teams.
