PADDLESPORT TOURING LEADER
Who is the course for?
The award is designed for those who want to lead groups of mixed craft on open water (up to and including force 4 wind, and up to 500 metres off shore) and Grade 1 (2) rivers.
You are assessed in your chosen craft to lead groups of canoes, paddleboards and kayaks.
How good do I need to be.
You need to be comfortable operating at the top end of the remit.
A few things you can use as a check list.
Can I paddle into, and across a force 4 wind.
Can I paddle a grade 2 rapid, change direction and make eddies
Can I rescue others
Can I rescue myself
The criteria for assessment is set out in the links below - Paddlesport touring leader assessment guidance.
If you are considering training, you need to be on your way to the above.
Course Programme Training.
We usually spend the first day on open water looking at the following
Leadership Principles
Planning
Profiling
Leadership strategies
Leadership practice
Rescues
Day 2 is spent on a river where we explore the leadership strategies and principles in a dynamic environment and cover Rescues.
We will then spend time at the end of the day creating an action plan.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Costs
Training £180pp
max 6 candidates.
Group prices available
Assessments
1 day £250 1;1 £180 2;1
2 Day 2:1 £230 3;1 or 4:1 £180
Equipment
You need an appropriate craft for the course. You are able to swap your craft to a more suitable type for each venue. For example you can use a touring kayak on the lake and a ww kayak on the river.
SUP need to be double skinned and the ability to have river fin attachments.
Some craft that aren't suitable include playboats, etc.
Paddle
PPE You need a CE approved helmet and buoyancy aid, which is in good working order. Any kit over 3 years old will be checked by the trainer/assessor.
Clothing
We will be in the water both days so a drysuit or wetsuit and cag combo is needed.
You will be on the water for longer so wear appropriate thermals and footwear (no flimsy wet shoes).
We will also have some time at the start of the course covering theory so a warm coat is helpful.
Food/Drink
We will be on the water all day so please bring a hot drink.
Rescue/spare kit
Please bring anything you have, but don't buy anything especially for the course as its a good opportunity to look at different kit and action plan what you need.
Facilities
We usually aim to to meet at a venue with toilets. We generally use pay and display car park but please DO NOT pay as soon as you arrive. We may choose to change our venue!
Cancellation
From time to time due to unfavourable conditions we may need to cancel a course. This is especially the case with assessments as we have a requirement to assess you in appropriate conditions.
In this instance, we will re arrange, please see your cancellation policy
Feedback,
We will provide verbal feedback at the end of each course and help you write an action plan. If you want written feedback, please ask.
We also welcome feedback on our courses.
ASSESSMENT
We mainly run our assessments on a as demands basis.
If you feel ready for assessment please get in touch. We will have a pre assessment chat where we will discuss the plan for the course.
On the day you will be required to
Plan the session, choosing an appropriate venue based on levels and the wind.
You will be assessed on your personal skills, leadership skills and rescues
Please see the assessment guidance here
You will need to complete your registration for the course on your membership portal, under the "check in option"
Please email this to us once you have the confirmation "regcert"
Other resources including various elearning modules from BCAB can be found here
https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/leadership-raft-guide-resources/
If after assessment you are unhappy with your outcome, you have a right to appeal. Details can be found here
PUT POLICIES
Please note the following polices for Paddlesup Training
Privacy Notice
Appeals Process
Equal opportunities
Reasonable Adjustments
They can all be found at
https://paddlesuptraining.com/policies/
richard@good2go-equipment.co.uk