Sea Kayak
November 30, 2011 by admin
Filed under Sea Kayak, Skills Courses
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Sea Kayaking 2* Foundation (ISK)
This course is open to CFAV’s and cadets aged 16 and over from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.
This is a 5-day introduction to sea kayaking (ISK) ina sheltered coastal water enviroment. Candidates must be water confident and be able to swim 25mts wearing a Buoyancy Aid.
The course content includes clothing and equipment, access and conservation, weather, coastal navigation, Lifting, carrying and launching, efficient forward paddling, Manoeuvring the sea kayak, sideways movement and self/group rescues. This course has an optional two day expedition including one night wild camping.
Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be issued a CCAT brassard badge (cadets only) and course certificate.
Candidates who successfully complete both ISK and O2F will be issued with a BCU 2 star award. For CFAV’s this is the skills entry level for the BCU UKCC Level 1 Coaching qualification.
The personal contribution for this course is £35; bids must be placed through WESTMINSTER and will not be excepted until the course fee has been received.
Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.
There are 6 vacancies on this course.
Cadet and CFAV courses
Date: 01 – 06 Apr 12 Venue:Capel Curig Code: C1 Bid by: 19 Mar 12
Date: 08 – 13 Apr 12 Venue:Capel Curig Code: C2 Bid by: 26 Mar 12
Date: 29 Jul – 03 Aug 12 Venue:Capel Curig Code: C3 Bid by: 16 Jul 12
Date: 28 Oct – 02 Nov 12 Venue:Capel Curig Code: C4 Bid by: 15 Oct 12
CFAV Course only
Date: 04 – 07 & 18 – 20 May 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: CPROF Bid by: 23 Apr 12
BCU 3* Sea Kayak (S3N)
This course is open to CFAV’s and cadets aged 16 and over from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.
This is a 5-day BCU 3* intermediate Sea Kayaking course in a moderate tidal environment. Candidates must be water confident and be able to swim 25mts wearing a Buoyancy Aid.
The course content includes clothing and equipment, access and conservation, weather, coastal navigation, Lifting, carrying and launching, efficient forward paddling, Manoeuvring the sea kayak, sideways movement and self/group deep water rescues and rolling.
Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be issued a CCAT brassard badge (cadets only) and BCU 3* Sea course certificate.
For CFAV’s this is the skills entry level for the BCU UKCC Level 2 Coaching qualification.
Candidates must have the following pre-requisites to attend this course:
Hold BCU new 2 star award or successfully complete a CCAT introduction to Sea Kayaking.
Have logbook evidence of a minimum of 3 different journeys on the sea of at least 3 hours duration (10 nautical miles) and at least 1 session of 3 hours minimum in an alternative craft.
The personal contribution for this course is £35; bids must be placed through WESTMINSTER and will not be excepted until the course fee has been received.
Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.
There are 6 vacancies on this course.
Cadet and CFAV courses
Dates: 21 – 28 Aug 12 Venue: Dingwall Code: D1 Bid by: 5 Aug 12
Dates: 28 Oct – 02 Nov 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: C4 Bid by: 12 Oct 12
