You can now book this assessment on a date to suit you. Please contact us to arrange a date. [email protected]
Assessment for BC Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) which qualifies you to coach sea kayaks in advanced conditions (winds above force 4 and tidal flow in excess of 2 knots). This non-residential course is based at Argyll Kayaker Coves, Cuan Sound. Please arrive by 09:00 on your assessment day.
To complete all aspects of your BC Sea Kayak Coach Assessment.
Full SCA (or other Home Nation) membership
BC Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Training
Registered and checked-in. For more info click here
Coaching Logbook
Assessment Discussion Task
In-date first aid and safeguarding training
Coach award e-learning
If you’ve completed all the pre-requisites, checked in and you’re feeling ready for assessment, then this is the course for you.
We’ll catch up on-line in the run up to the assessment, to chat through your assessment discussion task, run through potential venues and decide how to structure the assessment to work for you.
On the assessment day we’ll meet up at Argyll Kayaker Coves, near Cuan Sound. You’ll coach a group of 2-4 sea kayakers, either for or in advanced sea conditions; winds up above force 4, tidal flow more than 2 knots. You’ll coach for at least 90 minutes at your choice of venue. We’ll also take a look at rescues, personal paddling skills and discuss your coaching session together. If it doesn’t look like we’ll get advanced conditions we’ll have to cancel the assessment.
You can bring your own students. You’ll know them and be able to move quickly to coaching them. Or we can supply unknown students, in which case you’ll need to spend some time getting to know them, working out what they want and need.
For more information, including the Course Guide and Assessment Guidance, visit https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/coach-award-resources/
If you don’t live close to Glenmore Lodge we may be able to travel to you and assess you in your normal coaching environment. Please contact us to arrange an assessment that works for you.
Instruction
Use of kit
In-course transport
Argyll Kayaker Coves are near Cuan Sound, PA34 4RB. If you want to stay over, there’s a range of local accommodation (including at Argyll Kayaker Coves). We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover your accommodation costs, in the unlikely event that we have to cancel the course.
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re welcome to borrow any items you need.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
WE CAN’T PROVIDE
IF YOU DO WANT TO BORROW KIT, PLEASE LET US KNOW WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE COURSE
Can't find exactly what you are looking for? We are happy to create it for you. You can hire one of our instructors or guides from as little as £280 a day, including any equipment. If you’re a group, all of our courses are available on a date that suits you or if you would prefer we can tailor a course to your requirements. Simply get in touch to discuss your requirements.