Summary

The course will prepare paddlers for their moderate water Sea Kayak Leader assessment. Develop your personal paddling skills, rescue skills, safety, leadership and group skills and the supporting theory.
This course will give you the tools to lead a group of paddlers, on short, single or multi-day journeys in a moderate tidal water environment with winds not exceeding Beaufort Force 4.

Pre requisites

3 Star Award or equivalent skills

Content

The two day course will cover the following syllabus;

Personal Paddling Skills

Lifting, carrying, launching and landing
Efficient and effective sea paddling skills:
Forward paddling
Reversing and stopping
Maintaining direction
Changing direction
Moving sideways
Supporting
Rolling in rough water (on one side only)
Practical Navigation on the water and in poor visibility

Rescue Skills

Have knowledge of, and demonstrate skilful application of, appropriate rescue skills
Self-rescue
Be conversant with different methods of towing

Safety, Leadership & Group Skills

Skilful application of leadership principles
Appropriate leadership strategies, judgement and decision-making
Safety awareness and risk management
Exercise appropriate group control and management and show concern for the general welfare of other group members
Demonstrate the capability to manage a range of incidents
Provide guidance through top tips and handy hints

Theory