Join our five-day programme designed for sea kayakers navigating challenging waters. Develop personal paddling, leadership, and safety skills aligned with British Canoeing standards. You'll also cover the Open Water and Tide Planning course and leave with a personalized action plan.
5 Days
Plas y Brenin
Instructor Ratio1:4
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
5 Days
Instructor Ratio
1:4
Welcome to our five-day Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Enhanced Training programme, tailored for those who frequently venture into challenging sea conditions, including tidal races, headlands, open crossings, swell, and rugged coastlines. If you aspire to lead groups in these demanding environments, this course is ideal for you. We’ll comprehensively cover personal paddling, leadership, and safety skills, adhering to British Canoeing’s standards. Throughout the week, you’ll also complete the Open Water and Tide Planning course, leaving you well-prepared to achieve your goals.
Our primary objective is to ensure you cover all the essential aspects of the British Canoeing ‘Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Training’ course, setting the stage for future assessment. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and lead in advanced sea conditions safely and effectively.
Throughout the course, we’ll make the most of weather and sea conditions to provide extensive exposure to advanced water scenarios. You’ll experience paddling in tide races, overfalls, rocky shorelines, and medium to large surf. We’ll even undertake a challenging offshore island crossing that’s over an hour from the mainland, including a night paddle. While prior experience in advanced sea conditions is beneficial, this course is designed to enhance your skills in these challenging environments.
* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.
Some experience of paddling in advanced sea conditions.
Ensure you’re in top physical condition for five demanding days on advanced waters and have a regular sea kayaking background before attending this programme. Your fitness and experience are key to making the most of this course.
Familiarise yourself with the British Canoeing course content here
Res
Non-Res
Expert, trained & qualified instructors
In-depth local knowledge
Hive Mind: 200+ years of experience
& PYB Coaching Ethos & Process
Morning briefings, venue choices, tips, experience, tailoring and adapting
Fully insured
Shared Twin En Suite
Shared with your course attendees
Single En Suite (+£25 p/night)
Cooked or Continental Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Afternoon Brews & Cake
Tea, Coffee and Cakes on arrival back at PYB
Two course evening meal
Expedition / Camp Food
Course equipment and free access to Kit Store
Climbing & Bouldering Wall 1
Laundry
Residential includes one free wash and dry per week
Drying room
Evening lectures 1
On-site physio 1
Lake access
On-site parking
Wi-Fi
24hr front desk
All course transport
1 Subject to availability
We offer extensive kit lists to help you prepare for your course, including our recommendations for the best in the business. We also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on-site at no extra cost.
Please contact us to retrieve the kit list for this course.
All dates and prices can be found on our booking platform.
