Activity matrix: Very sheltered water

Very Sheltered Water

Definition: Quiet canals with easy bankside access and egress; small lakes, which are not large enough and do not have difficult landing, where problems could occur if there is a sudden change in conditions; gentle, slow moving rivers. The definition implies weather conditions that are not in themselves likely to cause problems. At any point, the paddler should not be more than 50 metres from the bank.

Enclosed swimming pools are also defined as very sheltered water environments.

Note: No two pools are built the same, however this guidance is related to an artificial area of water for swimming, or a building containing this. This guidance is valid for both indoor/outdoor swimming pools.

The key requirements is that participants are managed and can only access the water with the permission of the facility owner/ manager and that the water is managed to be safe for swimming activities.

Older styles of swimming pool that use river/ sea water that are not filtered and disinfected would fall outside of this guidance. 

Note: Careful consideration needs to be given to the construction of the pool  and size of the pool area if allowing paddleboarders to take part in activities standing up. SUP’s can be safely used for practise of rescue skills for example prone paddling, deep water recoveries, etc. in smaller pools if the paddleboarders use their knees or prone paddling to move around the pool.

We recommended paddlers have a site specific induction with the pool management team.

Note: The definition implies normal conditions and care is advised when water and air temperatures are low.

ActivityInstructor / Coach / LeaderTechnical Advisor
 Person Specification to includeMinimum QualificationPerson Specification to includeMinimum Qualification
Kayaking:

Including Sit on Tops and Inflatables
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/ membership
  • Experience, both general and context specific

BCAB Paddlesport Instructor

Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth and depth of general and context specific
Any BCAB Coach Award

 

 

Canoeing
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/ membership
  • Experience, both general and context specific
BCAB Paddlesport Instructor

 

Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth and depth of general and context specific
Any BCAB Coach Award
Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/ membership
  • Experience, both general and context specific

BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

Or BCAB Paddlesport Instructor

Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth and depth of general and context specific
Any BCAB SUP Coach or SUP Leader
Rafting
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/ membership
  • Experience, both general and context specific
BCAB Stadium Raft Guide
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth and depth of general and context specific
BCAB Raft Guide

Polo

  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/ membership
  • Experience, both general and context specific

Polo Coach Award

Or any BCAB Coach with Polo Coach Referee training. (Note: This could also be any BCAB coach supported by a Polo referee.)
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth and depth of general and context specific

Any BCAB Coach Award

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