Sea Kayaking Courses
The following courses are being run this year by the Outdoor Education Service
If you wish to attend any of the courses, please download an information request form, (Click Here), complete it and send it to the Centre running the course.
All our paddling courses are staffed by fully qualified professional coaches and will be delivered in locations relevant to the course concerned. All specialist equipment and clothing such as waterproofs, wetsuits, buoyancy aids, boats etc is provided by the Centre, however if you have your own equipment, you are always welcome to bring it with you.
The cost of all our courses includes full board and lodging, all instruction, transport whilst at the Centre and the loan of all equipment. For those staying residentially, all bed linen is provided, but please bring your own towels.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
This is the perfect introduction to sea kayaking. If you have paddled on sheltered water and feel the lure of the sea this is the weekend for you. Sea kayaks are very similar to inland kayaks in that paddling techniques are the same but the boats are much longer and are designed to go in a straight line!! During the course we will cover sea kayak handling, safety and rescue skills and trip planning. You’ll find yourself in some of the best paddling locations on the North Yorkshire Coast. The course will be based at East Barnby Centre and will use suitable water locations to develop paddling experience and skills.
The weekend will be very flexible according to what the weather and consequently what the sea state brings
The ability to have a lot of fun and laugh is essential!
This course starts at 9.00am on Saturday.
For those staying residentially accommodation is available on Friday night from 7.00pm if needed. The first meal at the Centre will then be 8.30am on Saturday.
Pre Course Experience
You should have some kayaking experience on flat water
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
19th - 20th April 2008 - East Barnby Centre - £150 Residential or £125 non-residential
BCU Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach Training
This course is intended for those who will be in charge of a club, school or Outdoor Centre groups. Training at this level is designed to develop the range of and depth of the coach’s leadership and coaching skills and you should be prepared for an intensive weekend of training and preparation. It is an essential stepping stone for Coaches in outdoor centres, schools and clubs. You will receive excellent training from professional Coaches in relevant locations
Pre Course Requirements
You must have a stamped C1 form indicating your approval to attend a training course. In addition, you must be 18 years old, have a have a Level 2 Coach Certificate, 4* Sea Kayak Award Certificate, current approved First Aid certificate and a Canoe Safety Test Certificate.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
8th - 9th March 2008 - East Barnby Centre - £150 Residential or £125 non-residential
Sea Kakak Navigation & Incident Managment
This course will train you in the basics of navigation, safety and incident managment at sea. An essential for any serious paddler
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
12th - 13th July 2008 - East Barnby Centre - £150 Residential or £125 non-residential
Sea Kayak Coaching
This course will develop your sea kayaking skills in a safe but challenging environment.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
11th - 13th July2008 - East Barnby Centre - £150 Residential or £125 non-residential
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