BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Coach Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 1 Days
  • 1 People to 1 instructor

BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Coach Assessment

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

This course will assess your ability to operate as a Sea Kayak coach (Advanced Water). You'll need to demonstrate your ability to coach the skills required for paddling a sea kayak in advanced tidal conditions i.e. up to and including - Sea state 5>, Beaufort wind 5 and above, Advanced surf (1m>) and tidal flow over 2 knots.

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The Objectives

To be successful, you'll show that you can work with paddlers in sea kayaks in a range of the sea kayak environments to develop their skills in moderate tidal conditions i.e. up to and including - Sea state 5, Beaufort wind 5 and above, Advanced surf (1m>) and tidal flow over 2 knots. In addition you'll need to demonstrate suitable personal skills and and effective safety and rescue strategy.You should be fully conversant with the content of the British Canoeing Coach Award documentation as it relates to Sea Kayak Coaching (Advanced Water).

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll coach two sessions in advanced conditions with a minimum of two real students. You'll also will need to demonstrate suitable personal skills and and effective safety and rescue strategy.

Experience Required

Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you'll have completed in summary;

  • Registration Coach Award
  • eLearning Coach Award
  • Core Training Coach Award
  • Discipline Specific Training
  • Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Award
  • The following minimum standards of deployment:
    • In date First Aid Training
    • Safeguarding Training
    • Full Home Nation Association Membership Aged 18 or over at the time of assessment

Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
You'll need to bring sufficient equipment to enable you to look after a group of paddlers in advanced sea conditions. You should be prepared to deal with emergency situations as well as carry any useful safety and rescue and coaching aids.
How should I prepare?
You'll be a very active and experienced sea kayak coach. This assessment should be just another day in the office.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
19th December, 2024
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1 Day
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£275.00
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*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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