Sheltered Water
Definition: Ungraded sections of slow-moving rivers where the group could paddle upstream against the flow (not involving the shooting of, or playing on, weirs or running rapids). Areas of open water (e.g. lakes and lochs) where the paddlers are no more than 200 metres offshore and the wind strength does not exceed Beaufort force 3, avoiding the group being swept/blown out of the safe working area. Slow moving estuaries (less than 0.5 Knots).
Examples: Small enclosed bays, enclosed harbours where there is minimal possibility of being blown offshore, defined beaches with easy places to land throughout, no tide races, overfalls or surf.
Note: The definition implies normal conditions and care is advised when water and air temperatures are low.
Activity | Instructor / Coach / Leader | Technical Advisor | ||
Person Specification to include | Minimum Qualification | Person Specification to include | Minimum Qualification | |
Kayaking
Including Sit on Tops and Inflatables |
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BCAB Paddlesport Leader
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BCAB Sheltered Water Coach (Kayak) |
Canoeing |
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BCAB Paddlesport Leader
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BCAB Sheltered Water Coach (Canoe) |
Stand Up Paddleboarding |
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BCAB Paddlesport Leader |
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Any BCAB SUP Coach |
Rafting |
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BCAB Stadium. Rafting Guide
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BCAB Raft Guide
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