BCAB Sea Kayak Award - Training And Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

BCAB Sea Kayak Award - Training And Assessment

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

Some of the best sea kayaking in the UK can be found along the coastlines of Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsular, so why not carry on your sea kayaking journey with us here in North Wales? Using British Canoeing’s Sea Kayaker award as our guide, our highly qualified and experienced sea kayak coaches will help you to develop your boat handling skills. You will also be developing your ability to make appropriate decisions for an enjoyable and safe day out on the sea. Helping you to understand how tides and the wind may affect your journey and what to do if things don’t quite go to plan. By the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to get assessed and an action plan for future progress developed.

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The Objectives

The Sea Kayak Award endorses your skill, judgment and the decision making required for a successful day on the sea. The course will help you to develop confidence in planning and undertaking journeys on the sea, in winds up to and including force 2 and/or tides up to 1 Knot, using sea kayaks or sit on tops, in tidal or non-tidal environments, with proficient skills to be in control throughout. Your award should be seen as a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with Coastal Sea Kayak Award holders.

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

During the course, we'll travel to venues in and around the spectacular local coastline covering skill development, trip planning and decision-making. The assessment will take place throughout the week with all the elements discussed and covered as the week progresses.

Experience Required

You should have kayaked before and had some experience of sea kayaking. The British Canoeing 'Discover' Paddle award or old 2* standard would be a useful indication of starting ability.

A fee will be payable to British canoeing on successful completion of the assessment. Otherwise, as both your body and mind will be working hard whilst you're with us, we want to help you focus on achieving the goal you've set yourself. So comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and hearty meals 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. What's more, you'll have access to our extensive range of paddling equipment and clothing to use whilst honing your chosen skills. This gives you the perfect opportunity to test out that new piece of kit you've had your eye on. You just bring yourself, your 'can do' attitude, and determination to achieve excellence.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles. We have an extensive selection of different styles of sea kayaks. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you'd like to. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring along your own kit.
How should I prepare?
You need to have skills to move your kayak around with relative ease in calm conditions.

Available Course Dates

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

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
8th September, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£410.00
Residential:
£760.00

*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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This course will help you become

An effective sea kayaker as part of a group. It would be an ideal starting point to look toward the British Canoeing Coastal Kayaker award.

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