Description

The Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader is an award aimed at those looking to take responsibility leading journeys on the sea in Moderate water environments in and around Tidal coastlines. The award will support you to run safe and enjoyable trips, based on your group’s needs and aspirations. As a Sea Kayak Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new. The training covers the necessary skills and knowledge required before an aspirant leader goes for assessment.

What experience should I have?

We would expect aspirant leaders to be able to be competent in the moderate water environment and slightly beyond. We would hope to see a clear mastery of their sea kayak in moderate conditions in a multitude of environments such as open sea, rocky coastal paddling and surf zones. Although not essential, Paddle UK Personal Performance awards are a great marker of assessed expertise, however Personal Performance qualifications are not a prerequisite to training or assessment.

The training takes place over two days. This gives us scope to progressively work on skills and confidence in building conditions. The course must run in the remit of the award so please be aware that the date given may be subject to change as well as the location of the course. We will discuss these well in advance of the weekend.