BCAB Advanced Open Canoe
Leader Development Week
Open Water & Whitewater - North Wales
In collaboration with
This comprehensive 5 day training course covers the syllabus and content for both the BCAB Advanced Canoe Open Water Leader and Advanced Canoe White Water Leader awards.
Includes an in depth look at leadership principles, safety and rescue strategies as well as performance skill development coaching from experienced providers and national trainers, with international experience.
The week will play to the strengths of the forecasted wind, rainfall and water levels which are available, to utilise the very best venues and learning environments. We shall also aim for a night paddle and navigation exercise (as per the syllabus), which may include a camp out, depending on weather and group desires.
You will leave the course with a clear and structured action plan to support your journey towards assessment.
There'll also be an opportunity to gain a BCAB Personal Peformance Award if desired.
During the five days we will look at:
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Personal paddling skills fit for the environment
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Trip planning, understanding and predicting conditions
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Leadership tactics & strategy
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Decision making
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Navigation and paddling in reduced visibility
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Traditional skills such as poling, sailing, tracking and lining
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Rescue skills and techniques
This course will be run by Adam Robson and Dave Janes, both extremely experienced advanced canoe coaches who still lead regularly in the advanced environments.
£600 per person
FAQs
Where do we meet?
To make the best use of water and weather conditions, the exact venue will be decided day to day, this is normally a dropped pin shared in a whatsapp group chat.
How long are the days?
This is a five-day course. We’ll normally meet at 9am and aim to be off the river before 5pm
What do you provide?
Five days of expert coaching tailored to the group and with emphasis on practical learning. This course doesn’t include equipment but we may be able to help with certain items, feel free to ask and we’ll see what we can do.
What do I need to bring?
Open canoe with bouyancy & swimlines
Paddle & Spare
Pole, Sail & Ropes for Tracking
Bouyancy Aid & Helmet
Suitable Clothing
Throwline and Rescue Equipment
Packed Lunches
Personal Medication
Where Can I Stay?
Check out the recommendations page on the website for some suggestions
Is this suitable for me?
This is aimed at paddlers with experience in bigger winds and grade three rivers looking to lead others in these environments. If you're not sure please do get in touch and we can chat, maybe there is another course that is more suitable to your needs