Advanced Water
Definition:
Inland: Large areas of open water which exceed Moderate Inland Water and/or have winds in excess of Beaufort force 4.
White Water: Grade 3(4) white water for canoe. Rivers up to and including grade 4 for kayak.
Sea: Any journey on the sea where tidal races, overfalls or open crossings may be encountered and cannot be avoided; sections of coastline where landings may not be possible or are difficult; winds above Beaufort force 4; launching and landing through surf (up to 1.5 metres trough to crest height).
Surf: Reefs, points, offshore breaks and sandy beaches, which may have significant hazards (e.g. rocks, strong rips, etc.) and may be remote and/or have difficult access. Waves may be powerful, steep, pitching, fast, hollow and heavy. Up to and above double overhead when seated in a kayak in the trough of the wave (or head high and above for a stand up surfer).
Activity | Instructor / Coach / Leader | Technical Advisor | ||
Person Specification to include | Minimum Qualification | Person Specification to include | Minimum Qualification | |
Inland Kayak |
| BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal) |
| BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader (non-tidal) Provider |
Inland Canoe |
| BCAB Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader |
| BCAB Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader Provider |
White Water Kayak |
| BCAB Advanced White Water Leader |
| BCAB Advanced White Water Leader Provider |
White Water Canoe |
| BCAB Advanced Canoe White Water Leader |
| BCAB Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Provider |
White Water Rafting |
| Grade 3: BCAB Raft Guide (Grade 3) Or Grade 4: BCAB Raft Guide (Grade 4) |
| BCAB Raft Trip Leader (Grade 3) Or BCAB Raft Trip Leader (Grade 4) |
Sea Kayak |
| BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader |
| BCAB Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Provider |
Sea Stand Up Paddleboard |
| BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader |
| BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader Provider |
Surf Kayak |
| BCAB Advanced Surf Kayak Leader |
| BCAB Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Provider |
Note:
- Surf Height: Double overhead = double the height of the surfer when seated in a kayak in the trough of the wave (head high for a stand up surfer).