BCAB Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning
Qualify LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:12 | From £115.00
Overview
On this classroom-based course we’ll look at the techniques you’ll need to plan advanced trips, including strong tidal flow or open crossings.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
This course is a pre-requisite for the BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Award, as well as being suitable for any sea kayaker planning more advanced trips.
For more info, take a look at the course syllabus at https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/safety-moderate-water-resources/
PRE-REQUISITES
BCAB Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course (or equivalent e.g. RYA Basic Navigation or Day Skipper).
We typically run the Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning course the day after a Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course, so you have the option to do both courses back-to-back.
IS IT FOR ME?
This one-day classroom-based course is designed for all sea kayakers who want to develop their knowledge and skills in more advanced environments.
CONTENT
This one day, classroom-based theory course builds on the content of the BCAB Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course.
We’ll look at weather, tides, navigation, buoyage and lights. We’ll plan at least a couple of journeys with open crossings and points where the tide moves faster that we can paddle; the sort of places where it really matters that we get our predictions right!
It’s also a pre-requisite for the BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader assessment.
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date08/12/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£115.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
This one-day course starts at 0900 when you meet you instructors and finishes around 1700. Lunch, teas, coffees, and afternoon tea/cake are included in the course price.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
Bed in en suite room – available from 3pm on day before your course starts
Breakfast and packed lunch
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
This is an classroom based course. We’ll provide maps, charts, pilots and tidal stream atlases, but please feel free to bring any of your own tidal planning resources along with you.
