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.
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 |
|
BCAB Paddlesport Instructor
Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader |
|
Any BCAB Coach Award
|
Canoeing |
|
BCAB Paddlesport Instructor
Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader |
|
Any BCAB Coach Award |
Stand Up Paddleboarding |
|
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor / BCAB Paddlesport Instructor
Or BCAB Paddlesport Leader |
|
Any BCAB SUP Coach or SUP Leader |
Rafting |
|
BCAB Stadium Raft Guide |
|
BCAB Raft Guide |
Polo |
|
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.) |
|
Any BCAB Coach Award |