BCAB Weather, Tides, Surf and Swell, Navigation for paddlers and Open Crossings
FROM £99 PER PERSON
51.6762° N, 4.9184° W
This is a 1-day, classroom-based course specifically designed for paddlers aiming towards undertaking more advanced journeys including offshore islands with open crossings greater than 2 nautical miles, in areas of tidal movement above 3 knots and winds of Beaufort Force 5 or more.
This course will provide you with the building blocks for a reflective, flexible and dynamic decision making process. You’ll develop your situational awareness whilst exploring the planning processes that will allow you to construct a reliable trip plan.
Assessment Content +
- You will learn how to interpret charts and pilots.
- You will explore and practise different ways to access tidal stream information.
- You will have support planning more complex trips.
- You will develop techniques in calculating vectors and negotiating open crossings.
- Our tutors will share with you top tips in navigating in poor visibility.
- You will learn how to obtain, read and apply a variety of weather forecasts.
- We go into further depth about environmental factors affecting us.
- You will learn about swell generation, wind and current predictions including complex flows in turbulent areas and how these factors combine to increase or decrease conditions.
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Times: 09:00 – 17:00
Duration : 1 Day
Dates : See calendar
Cost : £99 per person
If none of the scheduled dates work for you, please feel free to contact us and organise an alternative.
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience level? +
You must have previously completed your BC Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning or have the relevant knowledge.
Other than this, you just need to come with an open mind and thirst for understanding the dynamics of this amazing environment and the factors affecting how we interact with it.
Age restrictions? +
The course is suitable for all ages.
Who is this assessment for? +
You may be part of an organised sea kayak club, a group of friends, an adventurous family or you may be a solo paddler.
The course is widely applicable and suitable for anyone wanting to undertake challenging journeys on the sea using a kayak.
Technical and theoretical knowledge is not only useful, but essential for safe travel in the marine environment. This course will give you the confidence to plan and make sound decisions on an offshore trip including open crossings, strong tidal flows (greater than 3 knots) and stretches of coastline that are remote and hard to land on in poor visibility.
This course is essential for anyone working towards taking their British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Leader award.
Qualifications gained? +
This is a theoretical skills course with no assessments or qualifications but you may wish to apply for a certificate of attendance from the British Canoeing awarding body.
What to Bring +
We will provide all the charts, maps and equipment you need for the day. You will have the opportunity to use chart plotters, diagonal rulers, compasses and dividers.
You will need to bring along a method for note taking e.g. notepad or laptop.
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