Capsize and Recovery
This online learning is intended to help anyone rowing, coaching or managing the safety of rowers, understand what to do and how to react when an unexpected capsize and immersion occurs
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The training covers:
- Preparing for capsize
- Recovery
- Capsize risk management
Who can complete the training?
This training is suitable for anyone involved in the sport. Rowers should choose the ‘Capsize Training for Rowers’, and coaches and officials should choose the ‘Capsize Training for Coaches and Club Officials’.
How is the training structured?
The training is a free piece of online learning that you can complete in your own time, and at a pace that suits you.
Where can I find the training?
You can find the training on the British Rowing Learning Hub, RowHow.
How do I add the training to my British Rowing Profile?Â
On completion of the module you will receive a certificate which you need to add to the ‘credential’ section of your British Rowing profile using the instructions below:Â
- Log in to the British Rowing membership portal
- Click on ‘My Profile’
- Click the ‘Credentials’ tab and select ‘Add Credentials’
- Select ‘Capsize and Recovery Training’ from the menu
- Enter the start date, and upload your electronic certificate
- Select ‘Save’ in the right corner.

