British Canoeing Sea Kayak Award – Training and Assessment
Welcome to your sea kayaking adventure in North Wales! Join us to further your sea kayaking journey using British Canoeing's Sea Kayaker award as your guide.
Plas y Brenin
5 Days
Instructor Ratio6:1
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
5 Days
Instructor Ratio
6:1
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Overview
Our experienced coaches will enhance your boat handling skills, teach you to make informed decisions for a safe and enjoyable sea outing, and provide an opportunity for assessment and future progress planning.
Our program focuses on developing your sea kayaking skills, emphasizing sound judgement and decision-making for successful days on the sea. You’ll gain confidence in planning and executing sea journeys, even in winds up to force 2 and tides up to 1 knot. Whether you prefer sea kayaks or sit-on-tops, and whether you paddle in tidal or non-tidal environments, this course equips you with the skills to stay in control. This award serves as a strong foundation for building the experience and knowledge needed for Coastal Sea Kayak Award holders.
Objectives
Throughout the course, we’ll explore various coastal locations near North Wales, covering skill enhancement, trip planning, and decision-making. The assessment process unfolds gradually over the week, with all elements comprehensively addressed and practiced.
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Itinerary
To make the most of this experience, it’s important to have a basic proficiency in kayak manoeuvring. Expect to spend your week developing boat handling skills, gaining insights into how tides and wind can impact your journey, and learning how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. By the end of the program, you’ll have the chance to undergo assessment and receive a personalized action plan for your future progress in sea kayaking.
* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.
Experience Required
You should have kayaked before and had some experience of sea kayaking. The British Canoeing ‘Discover’ Paddle award or old 2* standard would be a useful indication of starting ability.
How Should I Prepare?
You need to have skills to move your kayak around with relative ease in calm conditions.
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Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
