Learn Water Safety, Gain Confidence — Scotland’s Practical Water Rescue Training

Water Rescue Scotland — Wild Swimming Safety & Rescue 3 Training

Water Rescue Scotland offers specialist water safety and rescue courses in Scotland with a focus on wild swimming safety, cold water immersion and Rescue 3 - Safe Working Near Water. These courses are designed for outdoor swimmers, community groups and professionals who need practical skills for safe operations near rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

Wild Swimming Safety (with Cold Water Immersion Facilitator)

• Wild swimming safety course includes guided sessions with a Cold Water Immersion Facilitator.
• Full board accommodation at Earnhill House is provided for the course where specified, allowing participants to rest and recover.
• Emphasis on cold water safety, acclimation protocols, safe entry and exit techniques, and group risk management.

Rescue 3 - Safe Working Near Water

• The Rescue 3 course is a 6-hour training covering hydrology, risk assessments and emergency protocols.
• Focused on safe working practices near water without entering the water, suitable for land-based professionals and teams.
• Practical scenario training improves situational awareness and response planning.

Why choose Water Rescue Scotland for water safety training?

• Location: courses delivered in Scotland with clear course descriptions.
• Structured content: each trip lists covered topics such as hydrology, risk assessment and emergency protocols.
• Accommodation option: Earnhill House full board for designated wild swimming sessions.

Who benefits from these courses?

• Wild swimmers seeking cold water immersion guidance and safe open-water practices.
• Organisations and individuals requiring Safe Working Near Water knowledge and practical Rescue 3 training.
• Event organisers who need clear, field-based safety procedures for activities near water.

Course features and outcomes

• Practical drills and scenario-based exercises.
• Instruction that highlights risk assessment, emergency planning and incident response.
• Clear course logistics including duration (6 hours for Rescue 3) and accommodation options.

Book with confidence: course listings provide factual details about the experience, instructor roles (including Cold Water Immersion Facilitator) and site arrangements. For those searching for wild swimming safety, cold water immersion training, Rescue 3 courses or safe working near water training in Scotland, Water Rescue Scotland provides focused, field-based learning and transparent course information.

For availability and booking details consult the course listing and schedule to confirm dates, accommodation and prerequisites.