How to check an activity provider is safe
What to look for before you book, from licences and accreditation to insurance and instructor experience.
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Safety
General safety information, and the questions to ask before you book. We are not a regulator, so always check with the provider. Pick a guide below to get started.
Questions to ask before you book an adventure activity
A ready made list of safety and practical questions to put to any provider before you pay a deposit.
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What the adventure activities licence covers
A plain guide to the licensing scheme for young people's activities, and what it does and doesn't cover.
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Age, height and weight limits explained
Why providers set limits, how to check them before booking and what to say about medical conditions.
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Weather and cancellation policies for adventure days
What happens if the weather turns, and how to read a provider's cancellation terms before you pay.
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Water activity safety for groups
Cold water shock, tides, currents and what a good provider does to keep a group safe on the water.
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Alcohol and adventure days
Why most providers don't allow alcohol before an activity, and how to plan a social evening safely.
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Skydiving safety for groups
What a reputable skydiving centre does to keep first time jumpers safe, and what to ask before you book.
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Scuba diving safety for beginners and groups
What a good dive centre does to keep beginners safe, and what to ask before a try dive or course.
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Quad biking safety for groups
What a good quad biking centre does to keep a group safe, and what to ask before you book.
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