Description
- The Navigation for Paddlers module introduces both pre-trip planning and on-the-water navigating, including when you may need to change your plan. Topics covered in this module include handrailing, collection points, aiming off and attack points, estimating speed and distance, as well as taking a compass bearing.
- The Open Crossings module introduces paddlers to crossings in both tidal and non-tidal waters. Topics include dead reckoning, calculating set and drift, and working out position. The module also explores potential dangers and considerations, as well as example trip planning.
- The Surf and Swell module gives paddlers an introduction to ground and wind swell, as well as surf forecasts. The elearning also explores how different environmental considerations can affect surf and swell including tide races, overfalls and rip currents.
- The Tides module is for paddlers of any craft who want to increase their knowledge of how tides can impact paddling in estuaries and coastal waters. The course topics include how to find tidal information for paddlesports, tidal flow and tidal windows, depth of tide and how the local environment impacts tides.
- The Weather module is for any paddler, whether paddling on inland or coastal waters, wanting to increase knowledge of weather forecasting and how different conditions can affect trips. The course topics include wind, visibility and storms, as well as interpreting environmental clues and understanding synoptic charts and the shipping forecast.