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

BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Assessment

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

Two days spent around some of North Wales' finest coastlines assessing all of the required abilities as stated in the British Canoeing 'Advanced Sea Kayak Leader' syllabus. This will include personal paddling skills, leadership skills and rescue skills in open water tide races, surf and committing trips.

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The Objectives

The aim of this assessment is to test your skill level, leadership ability and judgment to lead paddlers with a range of experience, up to and including advanced tidal water. You'll need to demostrate the judgment to select appropriate environments for paddlers with a range of experience.

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

The assessment will include a planning exercise followed by a day into night sea kayaking in advanced conditions. The second day will be used to visit aspects of the syllabus not covered on the first day.

Experience Required

Relevant and up-to-date leadership experience in the environment. First aid, open water, navigation and tide planning are required, as well as full membership with British Canoeing and have registered for assessment with your NGB.

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals, so comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal, you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified staff, to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development. As this is an assessment, you're expected to be self-sufficient for equipment (access to our extensive range is the norm on our courses though for future reference). However, we have an extensive fleet of sea kayaks, so if you're travelling some distance, we can provide you with one.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
As this is an assessment, 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 aids.
How should I prepare?
Make sure that you're fit enough for two challenging days on advanced water, and that you've sea-kayaked regularly before attending.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

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Course Start Date
18th August, 2025
Duration
1 Day
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£275.00

*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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